Mustang 4th grader, Evolet Mena Lopez (left), participated in a state-wide coloring contest organized by the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation and was chosen as one of the top five finalists. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Mustang 4th grader Evolet Mena...
Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6-12 with this year’s campaign being, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Local fire departments took time to visit the...
Avery Hill participated in Tri-Valley’s Color Run. (Photo/Submitted) Laura (left) and Keira McAreavey pose for a picture after completing Tri-Valley’s Color Run. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Tri-Valley cross country team and the Teacher Education...
By Adam Strunk Running a local newspaper can be one of the most frustrating, worthwhile, mundane, exciting, demanding, rewarding endeavors you can take on. Sounds great, kids, doesn’t it?This year, we received the honor of a request to tell our story as part of...
Hartford Elementary students had the privilege of having a presentation put on by the local fire department to teach our students all about fire safety. In the event of a fire, it is very important that every household has two exits planned for each room. Each exit...
Pictured are Trojan Drum Majors BreAnn Heider, Allison Brost, and Andie Ingalls with their awards from Luverne. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Daniel Eye The Marching Trojans are halfway through their competitive season and doing very well! On September 21, the...
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...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on October 2, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Jennifer Fritz. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Brain is Kind of a Big Deal” by Nick Seluk. Have you ever thought about everything...
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 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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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 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...
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
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...
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...
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...