The sixth annual Witches and Warlock Wine Walk in Hartford will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 6-9 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Downtown Harford Inc. is brewing up something wicked and magical for Saturday, October 12. DHI will be hosting its...
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Huddles, sacks, and field goals
Players show their team spirit during the Super Bowl on Saturday. (Photo/Submitted) The winners of the 4-5 grade division were the Ravens. (Photo/Submitted) Crooks Flag Football League wraps up year Sara Stadem | Editor After several Saturdays of making plays, team...
Ready, set, ACE; Pickleball courts added in Hartford
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new pickleball courts in Hartford. Pictured (left to right) are Wynne Hindt, Teresa Sidel, Tim Weber, Wendy Kuehl, Jason Roberts, Cherie DeMent, Mayor Arden Jones, and Craig Wagner. (Photo/Submitted)...
West Central Fellowship of Christian Athletes holds kickoff
The West Central’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle meet up before their kickoff event on Sunday, September 15. The group is coordinated by West Central teacher and track coach, Janel Merkwan. (Photo/Submitted) The West Central’s Fellowship of Christian...
Second graders learn about flash floods
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class learned all about flash floods in our Mystery Science lesson from the lesson - “Where do Flash Floods Happen?” In this very interesting lesson, the students explored the phenomenon of flash floods and then created an...
Mystery reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on September 25, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Jessi Copeland. We enjoyed listening to the book, “ How to Babysit an Orangutan” by Tara and Kathy Darling. In this book we learned about...
The 437 Project raises over $315,000 for Helpline Center
The 437 Project presented a check to Helpline Center for over $315,000. (Photo/Submitted) Total donations from The 437 Project exceeds $650,000 in 3 yearsSIOUX FALLS, S.D. - In a community celebration at Levitt at the Falls on September 22, The 437 Project runners...
60th anniversary
The Family of Richard and Donna Bowden invite you to participate in a card shower in honor of their 60th Wedding Anniversary on October 16, 2024.Greetings may be sent to: 203 Kalvin Drive, Hartford, SD 57033
4-H: Cultivating leadership, life skills, and lifelong opportunities for youth
Belonging to 4-H offers numerous benefits for young people, providing them with skills, experiences, and opportunities that have a lasting impact. 4-H is a global youth development organization that focuses on leadership, citizenship, and life skills, giving young...
Local clubs are recognizing National 4-H Week
National 4-H Week is an annual celebration that highlights the impact and importance of the 4-H organization in the lives of young people across the United States. Held during the first full week of October, this week serves to showcase the programs, achievements, and...
The origins of National 4-H Week
What is now known as National 4-H Week began as an outgrowth of World War II. Following Pearl Harbor, it was decided to postpone holding the National 4-H Camp in Washington, D.C., until the cessation of hostilities. W. H. Palmer, State 4-H Leader in Ohio, soon after...
Traveling books
The Book Mobile is back! The Book Mobile was back at the Colton Elementary School this past week. Students were able to visit the Book Mobile and check out books to take home to read. Ask your students about the books they picked out! (Photos/Submitted)
Special guest Mustang-style
School Resource Office (SRO), Officer Johannsen, was a special guest in one of Tri-Valley Elementary’s ELL writing classes. The students have been learning about different types of jobs people can have in life. The students enjoyed interviewing Officer Johannsen and...
Poker run for Crooks Veterans Park
While progress continues to be made at the Crooks Veterans Park, a fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, October 5, to assist in the costs associated with building the memorial park. The Crooks Veterans Park Poker Run will begin at The Wooden Nickel in Crooks with...
Breakfast: an egg-cellent way to start the day
September is Better Breakfast Month Sara Stadem | Editor “Breakfast is a love letter to yourself, an act of self-care.” – UnknownThey say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and despite life taking us in many different directions once morning comes, it’s...
Oktoberfest Customer Appreciation to be held
Marylou Nagel | Writer Who doesn’t love a reason to celebrate and Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts are doing just that – and they are celebrating you!Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts will be teaming up for their customer...
Although nothing on agenda dealing with her, auditor’s supporters show up for meeting
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – When the Minnehaha County Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the meeting room was mostly filled with supporters of county auditor Leah Anderson.Although there was nothing on the agenda specifically regarding the...
Supreme Court to hold October Term of Court at University of South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.— South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term of court on Oct. 1-2 at the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.The Supreme Court will hear oral...
Media event and informational meeting on Referred Law 21, property rights and CO2 pipelines
Sioux Falls, SD - September 23, 2024 – Concerned citizens, landowners, and media are invited to attend an important media event and informational meeting focused on Referred Law 21, property rights, and the controversial issue of CO2 pipelines. The event will take...
Tips to help kids stay on top of their homework
When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin scheduling tests, and assigning loads of homework and reading assignments. Here are three tips for helping kids stay on top of all their coursework: Focus on organization: One of the most...