Construction signs, trailers, equipment and more can be seen throughout the community of Crooks as the community continues to grow with the new Tri-Valley School along with housing and light industrial developments. (Photos/Adie Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Despite...
Pam Graham retires from her administrative assistant position with West Central Hartford Elementary after 32 years. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Pam Graham, administrative assistant at West Central Hartford Elementary, has retired after 32 years of service...
Dave Tuch retires after 23 years teaching at West Central. Tuch will continue to coach cross country and track and continue drivers education during the summer. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor After 23 years teaching at the West Central School District (WCSD),...
Adie Stadem | Staff Intern After 25 years of working, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lois Thompson has decided to say farewell to the staff and students of West Central Humboldt Elementary. Thompson lives near Wall Lake in Hartford with her husband Joel. Thompson has...
Lonnette Kelley works on crafting her hearts, which will be passed out and displayed in 51 communities across the 50-mile radius of Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Recently, one Sioux Falls resident was sharing the love throughout the...
Sara Stadem | Editor Last year, community members were able to choose from several events that took place during the Hartford Jamboree Days. (Photos/Abby Mitchell) The Hartford Jamboree Days (HJD) Committee started their planning for the upcoming event last fall...
Sara Stadem | Editor As summer gets underway, so too does The Colton Market (TCM) which will be held every other Saturday from 9am-1pm starting June 25 at the Taopi Hall. Community members Erin Burggraff and Desiree Osborne decided to start planning for the...
Sara Stadem | Editor Pictured (left to right) is Brooke Schroeder, Occupational Therapist; Brittany Glanzer, Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) President; Sherri Goebel, HACC Board Member; Brett Tevedal, Physical Therapist; Dotty Longhenry, PR Patient Care...
Sara Stadem | Editor Jenna Nehlich and Brooke Andera signed with USD for next fall. (Photo/Sara Stadem) The Tri-Valley Education Association (TVEA) members shared ideas for ways they can build a strong and school involved association, with one of those ideas coming...
Marylou Nagel | Writer Sydney Skari reads “In Flanders Field” during Memorial Day services on Monday, May 30. (Photo/Marylou Nagel) The William H Crippen American Legion Post 62 presented Humboldt’s annual Memorial Day Ceremonies on Monday, May 30. Each year the...
Got the summertime blues? Sara Stadem | Editor School is out which means summer is here. For most, the warm weather brings BBQ’s, baseball, pool parties and more. However, for some, summertime doesn’t mean fun in the sun, but instead, one can become depressed...
Tammy Chamley | Editor Jesse Fonkert On Tuesday, June 7, the District 9 and District 25 Senator and Representatives will be decided at the polls. Below you will find the candidates for District 25 and their responses to a select few questions to assist with the voting...
The parade for the CCD will take place on Saturday, June 4, at 10:30 am. There is no required entry and parade line up is at 9:30 am. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Summer is upon us and so are the Crooks Community Days (CCD). For approximately 15 years,...
Aerin Geary(Photo/Sara Stadem) Paige Jewett(Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley Class of 2022 had no one, but two valedictorians this year with both giving speeches at their graduation ceremony that took place on Saturday, May 21, at 2 pm.Aerin Geary...
Before and after photos of a gravestone cared for by Memorials First (Photos/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Memorial Day is an important day in many lives to pay tribute to relatives and friends who have fallen in the line of duty. Honoring loved ones also includes...
Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hair Garden’s Kim Siemonsma and Anna Busser have a steady stream of clients from all over the area. Busser will now be joining Siemonsma full-time at the salon located in Humboldt.Anna Busser joined Kim Siemonsma at The Hair Garden in April...
The Tri-Valley Mustangs Class of 2022 celebrated their achievements with their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 21.
The Tri-Valley School District took a big hit during the storm on Thursday night with roof damage, shattered windows and more. School was closed until Tuesday with staff assisting with clean up and repairs. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor It doesn’t seem like...
Admiral Bien came to West Central to present Stark with a certificate for getting accepted into both academies. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor When most students in the 8th grade are playing sports or scheduling time to hang out with their friends, one West...
Rickie Kunzweiler (left) opened Backdoor Garden over 23 years ago. As of June 1, the doors will be opened by the new owner, Nikkie Steffensen. (Photo/Kami Leih) Sara Stadem | Editor Over the course of more than 23 years, Backdoor Garden has helped with the celebration...