Colton and Crooks libraries received AWEsome Learning Stations

Rural West Branch Librarian Stephanie Bent navigates through the AWE Learning Station at the Crooks Branch to show how the new system works. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Grant, the Siouxland Library branches in Colton and...

Awards received for Colton Hustlers 4-H Club

Brody Alquist, Colton Hustlers 4-H Club member, receives his award for Champion Sr. Dairy Showman during the Minnehaha Recognition Event. Alquist also received top 5 individual fruit sales. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Hustlers (CH) 4-H Club...

Hometown Christmas success despite windy conditions

Community members were able to watch the Parade of Lights which included floats from area organizations, businesses and sports. (Photo/Adie Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The Hartford Hometown Christmas hit the streets and businesses of Hartford on Sunday, December 5,...

Hartford Area Fire and Rescue

Chenae Billie joined Hartford Area Fire and Rescue in March of 2018 and is now a NREMT and a Certified Firefighter. Billie is also a preschool teacher at Imagination Station. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Inspired by Linda Hartman, Chenae Billie joined the...

Verla Borgen

72 Hartford, SD December 3, 2021 Verla Jean Borgen was born April 8, 1949, in Sioux Falls to Duane and Victoria (Krogstad) Howe. She was raised in the Baltic area and graduated from Baltic High School. She continued her education at South Dakota State University...