NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Christy Vastenhout was announced as the new Executive Director for McCrossan Boys Ranch as of December 1. (Photo/Submitted) LOOKING TO GROW In her new role as Executive Director for McCrossan Boys Ranch, Vastenhout will look to grow the facility...
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AWARD Humboldt Elementary teacher Tanya Schmidt was one of the recipients of the Innovation in Education Grant awards for her Project, Interactive Flat Panel Display. (Photo/Submitted) RAGLAND RECEIVES GRANT Charity Ragland, West Central Middle...
WELCOMING THOSE WHO VISIT AT LEFT: Helen Beckman (left) and Lois Kaiser are two friendly faces who greet people daily at the Hartford Senior Center. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer ’Tis the season of giving, when many people search for unique or practical...
K-1st Winner 2nd-3rd Winner 4th-5th Winner 6th-8th Winner 9th-12th Winner Adult Winner ENJOYING COMMUNITY TOGETHERNESS Community members, families and friends took in the annual Hartford Hometown Christmas. This family-friendly event was on Sunday, December 7,...
The Crooksmas Children’s Party, which was held on Sunday, December 7, brought together friends, family and loved ones for a day of festivities. The day jump started the holiday spirit with crafts, cookie decorating, visiting Santa Claus, face painting and more. There...
Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a Lunch and Learn – How to outsmart Cybersecurity Fraud. The event was held at Pizza Ranch and was put on by Bridget Pliska of First Interstate Bank, Ashlie Matthews and Caleb...
Dan Ahlers | South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Governor Larry Rhoden’s first budget address sounded simple enough: a conservative plan with clear goals. But a closer look reveals contradictions South Dakotans cannot ignore. Several claims do not hold...
Submitted by Fred Lee The Humboldt American Legion opened their December meeting at 7:25 after a potluck Christmas dinner with the Auxiliary members. After the meal, we started our meeting. Commander Chuck Dubbe led the members with the salute to the Flag and the...
Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Grab your friends and grab your skates and head to the Tri-Valley Elementary Skate Night! The evening at Skate City is Thursday, December 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fun doesn’t stop with just the skate night. Your class has a...
In this Mystery Science lesson, the students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class explored how snowflakes form and discovered that while no two snowflakes are identical, snowflakes do have certain features in common! Snowflakes have six sides and in the center, we...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class worked on research about holidays that are celebrated around the world in our Social Studies class. They researched family traditions, fun facts, flags, the various versions of Santa Claus, as well as food and drink....
The December Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were: Ronan MacFarlane, son of Samantha and Jeff MacFarlane; Kaelyn Brockmueller, daughter of Kyndra Bargfrede, and Kevin Brockmueller; and Bennett Lesner, son of Brianne and Ken Lesner. We are...
Students of the Month Students of Grit Student of the Month Nominees Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com West Central Middle School teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding character throughout the month. Teachers watch for things...
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden urged Attorney General Marty Jackley to investigate a new abortion ad campaign, which appears to conflict with South Dakota’s proud pro-life stance. He made this request in a letter. The Attorney General quickly agreed to pursue...
Washington, D.C. – The ePermit Act, led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Scott Peters (D-CA) passed the House unanimously. The ePermit Act will codify President Trump’s Action Plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government,...
Colton plans for the future Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Following their recent baseball field upgrades, the City of Colton hopes to build on that momentum as they focus on growing their community. Colton Mayor Trent Bunde explained that the City of Colton...
DELIVERING EXTRA HOLIDAY CHEER Heather Bunde, along with Justin Goth and Kim Potts from Colton Classic Corner, have been putting together the Colton Community Angel Tree for the past four years. They deliver gifts to those in need of a little extra holiday cheer. If...
RECORD BOARDS The Tri-Valley Booster Club recently added record boards that are located outside the main entrance to the Tri-Valley High School gymnasium. (Photo/Submitted) SHOWCASING SUCCESS The Tri-Valley Booster Club has recently hung State Qualifying and State...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – At the most recent meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission on Tuesday, December 2, commissioners appointed eight people to terms on four different county boards. Of the eight appointees, five are brand new...
Last-minute gift ideas with an economic development boost Amy M. Farr | Executive Director Hartford Area Development Foundation Support Hartford’s Small Businesses with Thoughtful Holiday Gifts As the holiday season approaches and last-minute shopping becomes a...