Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Charles Foster joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in March of 2009 in order to have more community involvement. As of June, 2010, Foster became a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2.Addition to volunteering his time with Colton...
Aaron Conklin has been an athletic trainer for the past 25 years with this being his ninth year as the Athletic Trainer for the Tri-Valley School District. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Athletic Trainers play an important role in schools whether that is...
The Sioux Falls Canaries took time to sign baseballs at the ballfield before their faced off against the Class B Amateur players. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Sioux Falls Canaries were welcomed back to the community of Humboldt on Sunday, May 7, when...
The community of Crooks continues to see growth as the light industrial park is underway. There are currently five buildings that are in progress in the area with the dental office looking to begin their construction yet this year. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...
Ethan Anderson and Sara McFarland pose with their son Landry, a fifteen-month-old diagnosed with CDG. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Two weeks ago, on Saturday April 29, Buffalo Ridge Brewing in Hartford held a very special charity event. The event,...
Tyler Evans joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in February 2014 thanks to the inspiration of his grandfather. Evans is a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2 and is currently the Training Assistant. (Photo/Submitted) Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Thanks to the...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks will slide into their 2023 season with 14 amateur players with Manager Jacob Ellens managing the team for his second year.This year’s lineup has 10 returning players this season with two players returning from two...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks are ready to take the field for their 2023 season as Chad Morrison enters his fifth season as the team’s manager.Morrison explained there are 20 players this season including 16 West Central graduates. There are 11...
West Central February Students of the Month (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Each month throughout the school year, the teachers of the West Central High School nominate and vote for a Student of the Month (SOTM), with two students being selected from each...
Alexa Larson and Rachel Lorang are pictured at the Hartford Dog Park on one of the benches dedicated in honor of their Gold Award projects. (Photo/Submitted) Local Girl Scouts receive awards Sara Stadem | Editor Hartford area Girl Scouts were recognized by the Girl...
Sara Stadem | Editor As the school year is starting to wrap up and families are planning their summer vacations, there is a group of individuals that should be recognized for their time and dedication to the students and parents – teachers.The first Monday through...
Community members will once again be able to take in the parade during the Humboldt Main Street Days, along with several other activities and events. The community celebration will be held from July 7-9. (Photo/Marylou Nagel) Marylou Nagel | Writer Make plans now to...
Dick Johnson has been volunteering his time with the Colton Fire and Rescue for 50 years, joining in February 1973. Throughout his years with the Colton Fire and Rescue, he was a Certified EMT for 20 years and became a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2 in 1986....
Steve Lias, 1st place winner (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Humboldt Fire and Ambulance held their 23rd annual fundraiser with three winners for the fundraiser raffle being drawn live on April 16.Winners included:3rd place, $1,000 – Walter Wenzlaff,...
Librarian Lesley Wolles poses with a book to-go bag. Wolles works at the Hartford Branch of Siouxland Libraries, one of many locations offering to-go bags. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern A fact not all Hartford residents may know is that Hartford’s...
The West Central National Honor Society held their annual Miles 4 Murphy 5K on Saturday, April 29. The race brought in $982.44 for the scholarship. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor On Saturday, April 29, community members and students ran to the finish line for...
Tri-Valley performed Into the Woods for three nights and had 35 students in their cast and crew. (Photo/Tri-Valley Journalism) Sara Stadem | Editor Cast and crew members of the Tri-Valley School took center stage as they performed the musical Into the Woods for three...
Nicole (Weber) Questad, originally from the Baltic area and a Tri-Valley graduate, is taking on a new career adventure by opening her own preschool called The Growing Place. Questad is pictured with her husband, Jared, and their daughters; Haislee (5), Wrenlee (2),...
West Central Music Education Program recognized Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School District is on a roll with their Music Education Program, being honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music...
Several Lions members were on hand to discuss the club with locals during their Informational Carnival on April 22. The event was held at Buffalo Ridge Brewing and took place from 3-5 p.m. that day. If you are interested in joining the Lions Club in Hartford, contact...