The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on February 29, 2024, Read Across America Week. Our Guest Reader was Mrs. Shade, our West Central Hartford Elementary Academic Interventionist. We enjoyed listening to the book, “What...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on February 29, 2024 which is part of Read Across America Week. Our Guest Reader was Summer DeJong. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Cat in the Hat,” by Dr. Seuss. Summer even...
Sara Stadem | Editor The spring sports season is around the corner and for those Tri-Valley athletes still needing a physical, there is still time!If you are a Tri-Valley Mustang athlete that is still in need of a sports physical for the track, softball, or golf...
West Central Trojan head coaches, Coach Mike Ideker (left) and Coach Cole Grocott, were named as the Region 1A Wrestling Coaches of the Year at the Region 1A Tournament. The tournament took place in Tea on Saturday, February 17. Ideker and Grocott will receive a...
Sara Stadem | Editor Spring is in the air and camping season is around the corner which means it’s time to start planning for some camping trips! Saturday, February 24, was the first day to reserve campsites, camping cabins, and picnic shelters through the South...
Pictured is Minnehaha County Ambulance Quality Assurance Director Dr. Jeff Luther. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – At the Tuesday commission meeting, Minnehaha County Ambulance Quality Assurance Director Dr. Jeff Luther...
New American Legion Auxiliary members were initiated in at the February 6 meeting. Pictured (left to right) is Shelly Stutson, Tracey Edberg, Sara Rasmussen, Joey Edberg, Orrie Rentschler, and Jodi Kelly. Seated is Auxiliary President Roxanne Whalen. (Photo/Submitted)...
The Baltic Fire Department has held their soup dinner for over 20 years. The free will donation event will take place on Sunday, March 3, from 10:30-1:30 p.m. at the Baltic High School Commons. (Photo/Adie Stadem) Baltic Fire Department gears up for soup dinner Sara...
PIERRE, S.D.— Law students, legal professionals and others interested in better understanding trauma-informed approaches in legal proceedings will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 4, 2024.The third annual Legal Workshop presented...
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced that the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2024 grant application is now open.Public outdoor recreation projects sponsored by city, county, township, and tribal governments are eligible to receive...
The Tri-Valley FFA Chapter visited the Purdue University Animal Science Research Center. The team got to tour the poultry, sheep, beef, and aquaculture facilities. (Photos/Submitted) The Tri-Valley FFA Chapter had the opportunity to give back to the community and help...
Several West Central FFA Chapter members were awarded their FFA jackets in October from the South Dakota FFA Foundation. (Photo/Submitted) The Ag Communications team completed the viral practicum portion of the National Ag Communications LDE. (Photo/Submitted) West...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on February 27, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Amory Dinges. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Seuss-isms!”, by Dr. Seuss. This book is about the one and only Dr. Seuss who dispenses...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on February 21, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Lisa Hellvig. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Cradles in the Trees-The Story of Bird Nests”, by Patricia Brennan Demuth. This book is a...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on February 21, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Jennifer Patten. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Great Kapok Tree,” by Lynne Cherry. We were captivated with the story, about a man...
Many wrestlers from Tri-Valley and West Central compete at the 2024 State Wrestling Tournament The West Central Trojans had 15 wrestlers that went on to the 2024 Class A State Wrestling Tournament which was held Thursday through Saturday, February 22-24, in Sioux...
Business of YearHartford Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Travis Electric received the 2023 Business of the Year at the Annual Banquet. (Photo/Submitted) Volunteer of the yearThe 2023 Volunteer of the Year award went to Michelle Edgecomb-Schilling during the...
Auditor Leah Anderson (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – At this week’s Minnehaha County Commission meeting, the agenda was filled with 2024 contract renewals, grant applications and other routine business, but the annual...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Wooden Nickel in Crooks is gearing up to host its annual meat raffle on March 1. The raffle, which is entering its 3rd year, got its start when the nonprofit group Fabulous Moments, which provides meaningful moments for adults with...
Tri-Valley FCCLA Chapter West Central FCCLA Chapter Sara Stadem | Editor Each year, FCCLA is recognized and celebrated and this year is no different. National FCCLA Week was celebrated February 12-16, 2024 and we took a look inside FCCLA and our local chapters to see...