HAOC to host ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ day Sara Stadem | Editor The best days are spent fishing, some might say, and for those that think that or want to find out, will have the opportunity to do just that… and all you have to do is show up!The Harford Area Optimist Club...
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Reliabank to host Back to School Bash
Marylou Nagel | Writer Reliabank will be holding a Back to School Bash for Tri-Valley and West Central students on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hartford City Park at 202 N. Vandemark Avenue.Everyone is welcome to attend this free event!“Enjoy Pizza...
Short agenda for one meeting ends with more talk about previously proposed Home Rule
Former Sioux Falls Mayor Rick Knobe talked to Minnehaha County Commissioners about the benefits of a Home Rule form of government during their Tuesday, July 23, meeting. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a briefing to...
Main Street Humboldt Bar holds Musicfest
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern At the beginning of July, Humboldt held its annual Main Street Days celebration, with three days of festivities, food and fun following. The event has been a staple of summers in the community for many years. This year, one local...
Another year of taking in Colton
The Colton Firefighters Auxiliary and Colton Fire and Rescue took part in the Colton County Days parade. (Photos/Colton Firefighters Auxiliary) Colton Fire and Rescue had their free will donation Pork Loin Feed on Saturday following the parade. In addition to the...
Downtown Hartford Inc. celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony
Pictured (from left to right) is Sandy Dean, Michelle Schilling, Arden Jones, Scott Schrader, Kaitlyn Kibler, and Wynne Hindt during the ribbon cutting for the Downtown Hartford Inc. historic photo project. (Photo/Submitted) Hartford, SD – Downtown Hartford Inc....
Daycare visits local businesses
Aaliyah, Maggie, Mollie & Aiden look at the map of the new Hartford Community Magazine to see what points they know. (Photos/Kari Jurrens) Isla, Linkyn, & Dreyton find a picture of someone they know in the Hartford Community Magazine. Stepping Stones Daycare...
Golf, prizes, and connecting
The Harford Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 7th Annual Golf Classic on Tuesday, August 6. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. (Photo/Submitted) Chamber to host Golf Classic Sara Stadem | Editor The 7th Annual Golf Classic is right...
JAG-SD celebrates 15 years, announces new programs & challenge grant
SIOUX FALLS, SD — Jobs for America’s Graduates – South Dakota (JAG-SD), a state-based non-profit that serves youth who face significant challenges, celebrated their 15-year anniversary of serving South Dakota’s youth. Three high schools announced new JAG programs for...
Area organizations receive $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy Operation Round Up® Grant Program
More than $30,000 given to community groups in South Dakota and Minnesota Six organizations serving Minnehaha County residents received a combined $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy’s Operation Round Up® program during the June 2024 Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust...
Tickets on sale for Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala
(Photo/Submitted) Fundraiser benefits Make-A-Wish, cancer survivor scholarships, and missionary work SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tables and tickets are now available for the Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala, set for Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Sioux Falls Convention...
Court Services Officers, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents recognized for their work in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.— Gov. Kristi Noem has officially proclaimed the week of July 21, 2024, as Court Services Officer, Parole Agent, and Juvenile Corrections Agent Week in South Dakota. This week-long campaign aims to honor the invaluable work that community corrections...
Johnson votes for election integrity
Political News Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to secure the integrity of American elections by passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections. The SAVE Act would...
Driving his way to success
Anthony is pictured with his dad, Tony, who went with him to the Invitational. (Photo/Submitted) Lanham completed in the 3-day tournament against the best high school golfers in the nation, golfing on three different prestigious PGA courses. (Photo/Submitted) Lanham...
Adding life to the park with art
Mrs. Mandy DeWitt, the Tri-Valley High School Art Teacher, completed the art on the rock at the Crooks Veteran’s Park. Originally, it was going to be a collaborative project with students. However, due to scheduling conflicts, Mrs. DeWitt took the project on....
Hartford Women of Today Chapter celebrates Founder’s Day
Hartford Women of Today gathered at the Hartford Steakhouse in May to celebrate a strong year of service and friendship. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Teresa Zimmer The local chapter of Hartford Women of Today celebrated the founding of the national Women of Today...
From the Mayor Live Lively!
Greetings from the City of Hartford, Council, Staff, and myself. We are moving forward and taking our “Live Lively” motto to heart! The future in Hartford continues to be bright and growth in residents and new businesses continues to go forward.As Mayor, one of the...
Hartford Through the Years
Established in 1881…The first election held in the Town of Hartford was September 10, 1896. The following were elected to office: Charles Feyder - President; George Gover - Trustee; D.B. Oaks - Trustee; Nels Haugen - Clerk; H.D. Oaks - Treasurer; and Mat Becher -...
Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce officially began operations in January 2013. Since then, we’ve been serving businesses in Hartford and the surrounding area. We’ve continued to execute our mission by working alongside the Hartford Area Development Foundation. The...
Hartford Area Development Foundation
The Hartford Area Development Foundation (HADF) was founded in December 1979 by a group of dedicated individuals committed to the prosperity of Hartford and led by local business owners with a passion for community revitalization. Over the years, the HADF has been a...