The Mustang students in 6th grade decided to spread some kindness through their community during World Kindness Day which was November 13.Students were placed in different groups to spread some kindness at school and throughout their community. Some students played...
Mrs. Statema and Mrs. DeCou teamed up for a Library Storytime at Humboldt Elementary.While Mrs. DeCou read “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy’s Parade,” Mrs. Statema shared her talent of making balloon animals with the students. After...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class listened to the story of the first Thanksgiving and then had their own feast in the classroom. First, they made their own outfits and then joined everyone at the tables for a festive meal. I wanted to teach my...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class are pictured with Cassie Kennedy, our Junior Achievement volunteer from Experity in Sioux Falls. Cassie taught the students all about Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement is committed to developing and implementing...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on November 17, 2023. Our Mystery Reader was Brooke Graham. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Wonderful Winter” by Bruce Goldstone. In this book we learned that winter is a season of...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on November 7, 2023. Our Mystery Reader was Michael Olson. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Born in the Wild” by Lita Judge. This exciting story is about baby animals that are born...
(LEFT) Trojan senior Caitlyn Hoff (middle) is pictured with her West Central softball coaches Larry Masterson (left) and Heather Harden. Hoff has signed with Black Hills State Unviersity to continue her softball career next fall. (RIGHT) With her family by her side,...
The director of the Sioux Empire Fair, Scott Wick, gave a presentation to county commissioners on the 2023 fair held last August. Despite some bad weather, Wick explained, this event turned out to be one of the best ever, earning a $275,000 profit for the nine-day...
Trojan Head Coach Barry Matthies is presented with their Class 11A Runner-Up trophy after the championship game on Friday in the DakotaDome. (Photo/Susan Hanley) The West Central Trojan football team had back to back seasons that took them to the DakotaDome in...
Community members gathered together at the site of the new Crooks Veterans Parks to honor Veterans Day and to hold their Groundbreaking Ceremony. Chaplain Major Lee Lockwood with the South Dakota Army National Guard is pictured taking a moment of silence during the...
Veterans were able to join in honor during their roll call at the Veterans Day Program at the Tri-Valley School hosted on Friday, November 10. (Photo/Nicole Finnesand) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley School District spent time on Friday, November 10, honoring...
Sara Stadem | Editor It’s that time of year again for the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce to hold their annual business meeting with Chamber members invited. Chamber members that are in good standing are invited to attend the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce 2023...
Earle Geide, who is turning 104 on November 12, stands in front of a 1946 Luscombe 8A airplane. (Photo/Submitted) Earle Geide (seated, center) is pictured with his family. Standing (left to right) is Orrin Geide (son) Joy Hohn (daughter) and Rod Hohn (son-in-law)....
Acreage Creations will have several holiday paint parties this holiday season. Visit their Facebook page, Acreage Creations, for more information on upcoming dates. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern With the holiday season only a month away, one business...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Colton Community Connected, formally known as the Colton Country Days Committee, is preparing to host their annual Meat Bingo. The Meat Bingo, which will be held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 18th, is a special bingo held...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – This week, the Minnehaha County Commission voted unanimously to move ahead to legally determine the extent of what they can do with the current WH Lyon’s Fairgrounds.This action is something the Fairground’s Task...
CROOKS, SD – The City of Crooks is planning to break ground on a new veterans memorial for the community this Veterans Day. The groundbreaking and ground blessing ceremony will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 11, 2023 on the two-acre site across from the new...
The Cover Creations 4H Club toured the FCL Choir School on October 28. (Photo/Submitted) By Ella Mullen The Minnehaha County 4H Clover Creations Club toured the FLC Choir School on October 28th. Before the tour, we learned about the organ history. We also played and...
A new multi-family complex by Talon LLC and built by Eagle Construction is now open in Hartford, SD. This 89-unit complex is just north of Highway 38 in Hartford across from West Central School.At the groundbreaking ceremony in 2022, Mayor Arden Jones said, “The City...
When the snow falls, your yard becomes a whole new landscape to enjoy. But there are some important things to keep in mind. Use these tips from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and TurfMutt to keep the family and pets safe all season long.Bring Pets Inside. As a...