Christy Oberg; Tri-Valley High School (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor While it might be thought that a school secretary primarily focuses on performing clerical and organizational tasks, what some might not know are about the other duties that school...
Home to Home, A Backpack to Hold is a non-profit organization that is trying to pack over 50 backpacks with essentials for foster children in need. Olson is hoping to have the backpacks packed and delivered to Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls on April 1....
Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic Fire Department (BFD) is at it once again preparing for their annul Soup & Dessert Benefit which will be held on Sunday, March 5, from 10:30am-1:30pm in the Baltic School commons.There will be four types of soup offered at the free...
Community members shared conversation and comradery during the Colton Fire and Rescue soup fundraiser in Colton. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Fire and Rescue (CFR) welcomed community members on Sunday, February 12, to their soup fundraiser which...
Pictured (left to right) is Lois Kaiser, President of the Senior Citizen Center; Nate Dally, Philanthropic Advisor from Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation; and Deanna Bies, Treasurer of the Senior Citizen Center. The Hartford Senior Citizen Center is collaborating...
The 6th grade Mustangs needed to develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function. (Photo/Submitted) Adie Stadem | Staff Intern Tri-Valley 6th graders are learning about cells in a whole new...
Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central National Honor Society (NHS) wrapped up their “Trojan Go Gold” (TGG) fundraiser which helped raise money and awareness for childhood cancer and the struggle families affected face.NHS Co-Treasurer Cambell Fischer explained the TGG...
Sara Stadem | Editor It is that time of year again when National FFA Week has arrived to share what FFA is and the impact that it has on FFA members and communities every day. This year, National FFA Week is celebrated February 18-25, 2023, with the celebration taking...
Pictured is the 2022-2023 West Central FCCLA Chapter. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor National FCCLA week was celebrated from February 13-17, 2023 across the FCCLA Chapters.Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and...
Sara Stadem | Editor FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.) is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world, according to their website, www.fbla-pbl.org/. Their mission states:FBLA inspires and prepares students to become...
The Hartford Dental Clinic received the Business of the Year award during the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce banquet. (Photo/Submitted) Aric Manthey | Writer The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) hosted its annual Banquet on February 3, one that commemorated...
Jody Driscoll; West Central High School (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor While it might be thought that a school secretary primarily focuses on performing clerical and organizational tasks, what some might not know are about the other duties that school...
Community members gathered on Saturday, February 11, at Stomping Grounds in Hartford at the District 9 Legislative Coffee. The next Legislative Coffee will take place on Saturday, February 18, at Stomping Grounds from 10-11am. (Photo/Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce)...
Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding character throughout the month. Teachers watch for things such as high-quality work, putting in extra effort, working well with others and...
Sara Stadem | Editor West Central Middle School added another award last school year for their students to earn which is called GRIT. The acronym stands for having guts, resiliency, initiative, and tenacity. This award is given to students that are persistent, keeps...
The Tri-Valley Elementary students participated in the Global School Play Day at the beginning of February. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Students at Tri-Valley Elementary took advantage of the Global School Play Day (GSPD) on February 1, which is a day...
Sara Stadem | Editor In previous years, the Tri-Valley teachers would choose students to receive the Champions of Character award. These included students in grades Pre-K through 4th that demonstrated responsibility, respect and readiness for learning.This year, for...
Pictured are West Central alumni (left to right) Abbi Fraas, Zach Handberg, Peter Nester, Connor Matthies, and Emily Hofer that participate in the Pride of the Dakotas Marching band at SDSU. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As some students wrapped up their high...
The Minnehaha Community Water Corporation is under way with building a new water tower just outside of Humboldt. (Photo/Aric Manthey) Aric Manthey | Writer As you cruise along I90, you may come across a new landmark to the north. As part of a loan received by the DENR...
Big J’s Roadhouse was announced as the winner of the 5th Annual Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Burger Battle. (Photo/Submtited) Aric Manthey | Writer After a month of delicious feuding, the 2023 5th annual Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Burger Battle has...