Rodeo Bible Camp coming in June Sara Stadem | Editor Rising Rock Rodeo Bible Camp is roping into their second year as a camp this summer and will take place from June 15-18 at the Sioux Empire Fair Grounds.What can campers except at Rising Rock Rodeo Bible Camp...
Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Brandon Fedeler decided to join the Colton Fire and Rescue in December of 2020 in order to serve the community he grew up in.Since joining the Colton Fire and Rescue (CFR), Fedeler has received several certifications that...
Sara Stadem | Editor April showers bring May flowers. The month of April also brings the National Month of Hope. The National Month of Hope is about celebrating the power of hope, the feeling that things will work out especially through the hard times.According to...
Aric Manthey | Writer The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for one of its biggest events of the year. Starting next Monday, the HACC will be hosting “Discover Hartford” week. From May 1-6, participating Chamber businesses will be doing everything from...
Landry is the son of Ethan Anderson and Sara McFarland. He was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (CDG) when he was seven months old. There will be ‘A night for Landry’ at Buffalo Ridge Brewing in Hartford on Saturday,...
Aric Manthey | Writer The Crooks City Council met on Monday, April 10, for their monthly meeting. Present were Mayor Oseby, along with all members of the Council. Also in attendance were City Engineers Jake and Jesse Morris, along with City Administrator/Finance...
City Elections in Hartford took place on April 11. The Gage House was the voting site for this year’s cycle. On the ballot was a Ward Two seat for their City Council. Benjamin Parker and Shaun Boen were the candidates in the race, with Boen winning. He will begin his...
Gerrit Pedersen joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in 2000, following the footsteps of his father and brothers. Pedersen is a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2, along with an EMT and Engine Boss. (Photo/Submitted) Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Following in...
Sara Stadem | Editor It’s that time of year again for the City of Crooks Spring Clean Up!On Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and again on Sunday, April 30, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., community members can bring their yard wastes to New Hope Park.Please remember,...
Marylou Nagel | Writer The Colton Hustlers 4-H group will offer Safety Camp on Saturday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at Taopi Hall in Colton. Check-in and late registration is from 9-9:15 a.m.Camp is open to kids age 4-18. Topics covered include farm, first...
Sara Stadem | Editor Spring weather has arrived and that means the City of Hartford Yard Waste Site is open for business.There is a free service available by the City of Hartford for the disposal of yard clippings, leaves, and tree branches. Dumpster containers are...
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...
There were 18 members from the Tri-Valley FBLA Chapter that competed at the FBLA State Conference. Tri-Valley finished third place in the state with their competitive events which included students that placed top five in the state in 37 different competitive events....
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern With the end of the school year fast approaching, both the West Central and Tri-Valley School Boards are getting ready for the year’s round of elections.In 2023, the West Central School Board will have two positions available. Each...
Dairy Queen gave away ice cream cones to celebrate spring and hopes of warmer weather ahead! (Photo/Aric Manthey) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Although Dairy Queen only officially opened for business in Hartford back in December, the soft serve and fast-food...
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special April is generally considered tax season for more than one reason. First of all, most individual’s income taxes are due near April 15 each year (April 18 this year) and secondly, in South Dakota the first half of your real estate...
Aric Manthey | Writer Hartford City Council regrouped on April 4 for the first of two monthly meetings. Present were Mayor Jones, along with all six council members. To start the meeting, the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were both approved (Jake Jass...
The Dells Theater recently received a new server which will help protect the new equipment that has been installed recently. (Photo/Brian Anderson) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dells Theater in Dell Rapids is continuing to make improvements in order for their guests to...
Aric Manthey | Writer As part of their return to Hartford, the Lions Club will be hosting an Information Carnival Saturday, April 22 from 3-5 p.m. at Buffalo Ridge Brewing.The Carnival will include several games (with prizes), food, and free eye screenings for...
West Central students visited the Dignity statue during their day-long trip to Pierre. Dignity, which is located on a scenic bluff between I-90 exits 263 and 265, was built to honor Lakota and Dakota culture. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern One of the...