Recently, the Colton Fire and Rescue Department has held several trainings to remain diligent on their firefighting skills. The training also included neighboring fire departments of Lyons Volunteer Fire Department, Dell Rapids Fire-Rescue and Trent Fire Department....
In recognition of our teachers at West Central Elementary and to honor them for their dedicated service, the Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary provided bars for the teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week in early May. We thank them for their commitment to our...
As the school year came to a close, the Mustangs celebrated their retirees who provided a combined 129 years of service to the students of the Tri-Valley School District. Those retiring included: Brenda Baker (38 years), Teresa Hillberg (20 years), Clark Reider (31...
On Thursday, May 22, the Tri-Valley Mustang students walked out the school doors for the last time for the 2024-2025 school year, with the Mustang teachers sending their students off on their summer break. (Photo/Submitted)
It was end-of-the-year fun for the 7th and 8th grade Mustangs, which was put on by Ms. Hunt and the Student Council. Congratulations to Mr. Wodahl’s advisory for winning the Minute to Win It challenges! (Photos/Submitted)
35 years of service to the TVSD 25 years of service to the TVSD 15 years of service to the TVSD Five years of service to the TVSD 10 years of service to the TVSD Employees of the Year at the TVSD 20 years of service to the TVSD Before heading off on summer break, some...
Marian Puthoff will celebrate her 95th birthday on June 3. The family would like to honor her with a card shower. Greetings may be sent to 305 W 5th St #107, Hartford, SD 57033.
WCMS 8th Grade Reading Students Maintaining an “A” aAverage All Four Quarters Pictured back row (left to right) are Sydney Wagner, Remington Reilly, Bohdan Miller, Hadley Borgen, Ella Harden, Aubriana Horn and Emery Hartman. Middle row (left to right) are Amelia...
AMERICAN LEGION ESSAY WINNER West Central 8th grader Amelia Hawks was the winner of the American Legion Essay. (Photo/Submitted) AMERICAN LEGION CITIZENSHIP AWARDS GIVEN The West Central Middle School 8th Grade American Legion Citizenship Awards were announced. The...
Marylou Nagel | Writer Three West Central High School FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) students are well on their way to participating in Nationals this summer.Laney Jass, Alexis Boll, and Ana Victoria Underwood recently qualified for the FCCLA...
Gov. Larry Rhoden Former Governor Noem would often say, “What you see with your eyes, you carry in your heart.” I knew just how much of a challenge it is to secure America’s Southern Border – and how utterly the previous administration in Washington failed in that...
WELCOMING VETERANS Rep. Dusty Johnson greets Honor Flight veterans at the World War II Memorial. (Photos/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG Update I voted to pass the House’s One Big, Beautiful Bill, which is a strong, conservative package that prevents the largest tax...
Sen. John Thune I recently had the privilege of welcoming a group of South Dakota veterans to Washington during an Honor Flight visit. These are always special for me. They’re an opportunity to simply say “thank you” to those who served. No matter how many times I do...
With family, friends and community members by their side, the seniors of Tri-Valley High School graduated on Saturday, May 17. Congratulations, Class of 2025! (Photo/Tri-Valley Mane Edition) The seniors of West Central graduated on Saturday, May 17, with the support...
Crooks Community Days coming soon Sara Stadem | Editor Crooks Area Working Together has picked a theme, has a calendar of events and is ready for patrons to come celebrate their community. ‘A Growing Frontier’ themed Crooks Community Days is set for Wednesday, May 28,...
After a hearing with the West Central School Board, Mr. Jacob Sittig was offered a contract for the 2025-2026 school year with the West Central School District. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Sara Stadem | Editor After initially being notified that his contract would not be...
BRINGING HOME AWARDS The West Central School District was honored by The NAMM Foundation with the Best Communities for Music Education designation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. (Photo/Submitted) CONTINUING A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE The...
GOLDEN WEST ANNOUNCES NEW CEO Nick Rogness was selected by the Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative board of directors as the organization’s new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rogness officially began his duties on Monday, May 12, following...
Sara Stadem | Editor Spring has arrived, summer is around the corner and the food trucks are rolling into the community of Dell Rapids to Dells Auto, which means Food Truck Monday are back!Dells Auto is entering its fourth year of hosting Food Truck Monday (FTM),...
Kent Liesinger won $5,000 in the Humboldt Fire & Ambulance Service fundraiser (Photo/Submitted) Mark Kueter won $2,000 in the Humboldt Fire & Ambulance Service fundraiser (Photo/Submitted) Rick Starnes won $1,000 in the Humboldt Fire & Ambulance Service...