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Rural schools keeping communities connected
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Small-town, rural schools are dotted all over the state. There are 154 small towns throughout the state, and we’re in one of those small towns, Doland, where their school is getting ready for its first-ever art show. School superintendent Garrett Schmidt talked about the challenges of small-town schools.
Legion Auxiliary Member of the Year Nominee
It is with great pleasure that I nominate Mrs. Marlene Eimers for consideration for the 2024 American Legion Auxiliary Unit Member of the Year. In addition to performing her duties as Chaplain of Redfield Clay Kiser Post 92, Marlene demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to her Legion Post, church, community, as well as the general public. Volunteering in service to veterans is something that has been instilled in Marlene from a young age. She grew up with a family of veterans; her father and 6 of his brothers, and 6 of 8 male cousins were all enlisted in the military.Marlene takes great pride in performing Chaplain duties for each Auxiliary meeting, including writing her own prayers and conducting Memorials for deceased members. She also spearheaded making patriotic pillowcases to send to deploying soldiers. She went to the school to discuss the flag, and read a book about the flag with kindergarten students. Each student was also presented with their own flag. Teaching has always been a passion for Marlene, and this is evident in her heading up the American Essay and poetry contest. She takes the time to meet personally with teachers, send emails, and provide necessary help in writing essays or poems. There is also an Americanism Tea that is held for the 1st-3rd place winners and parents, where the students present their essays and receive their prizes. The spring of 2023 saw the largest response to the Americanism Essay and Poetry contest, with 200 entries. In 2024, Marlene chaired a Poppy Poster Contest to aid in bringing back interest to it. She met with the art teacher and provided books to read about the poppy.
Court news 4-19-24
The following information was obtained from the Beadle County Courthouse:. Careless driving: Chawnsey Phillips, Huron, fined $132.50. No drivers license: Alex Lopez Lopez, Huron, fined $132.50; Jeremias Morales Martin, Huron, fined $132.50; Everardo Parra, Huron, fined $132.50. No insurance: Jessica Montes, Huron, fined $132.50, license suspended for 30 days, sentenced...
Police Log 4-22-24
For routine business, call the Huron Police Department at 353-8550 or the Beadle County Sheriff’s Office at 353-8424. Use 911 only for emergencies. 2:30 p.m., welfare check, 200 block of Montana Ave. S.W. 2:42 p.m., welfare check, 600 block of 21st St. S.W. 2:56 p.m., ambulance call, De Smet.
Dive teams recover teen’s body in accidental drowning in Spink County
SPINK COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities in Spink County, South Dakota, responded to an accidental drowning on Sunday. Officials report that a 17-year-old from rural Frankfort, South Dakota, jumped off of a bridge into the James River. The incident happened south of Frankfort, in Spink County. Dive teams...
Huron jail bookings on Facebook: Residents say comments unfair
HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Several Beadle County residents are hoping the state’s attorney will reconsider how public information is posted about arrests, charges and jail bookings. Huron residents are coming forward, asking for change. They want public information of arrests to be made, but they want to...
Police Log 4/19/24
2:33 p.m. - Controlled burn reported, Wolsey. 2:49 p.m. - Ambulance call, Miller. 3:49 p.m. - Welfare check requested at 2600 block of Lincoln Ave. SW. 4:09 p.m. - Ambulance call, De Smet. 4:45 p.m. - Ambulance call, Lake Preston. 5:36 p.m. - Runaway reported at 200 block of Utah...
DANR Recognizes City of Redfield for Drinking Water Compliance
PIERRE- Today the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the City of Redfield public water system and the system's operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary's Award for Drinking Water Excellence. "Consistent success is a true measure of excellence," said DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts. "With more...
Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Winners Announced
The Redfield American Legion Auxiliary Clay Kiser #92 held their 2024 Americanism Contest. The theme this year was “What does Freedom mean to me?” There were 132 essays from grades 4-8 and Special Needs, and one from grades 9-12. Awards were presented for 3 places in each class, along with an Honorable Mention. First place received $25, 2nd place received $15, 3rd place received $10, and Honorable Mention received a DQ treat donated by Dairy Queen. The 1st place essays were sent to the district competition.
NSU graduate conducts at Carnegie Hall
REDFIELD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Redfield man has made his musical conducting debut at the storied Carnegie Hall in New York City. It began about 40 miles south of Aberdeen in the small town of Redfield and then, it continued to Wolves Country at Northern State University, a Denver area high school and finally, off to Colorado State University where he is a music professor.
Hitchcock water wins award
PIERRE — The Town of Hitchcock’s public water system and the system’s operation specialists were recently awarded a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence, by the S.D. Dept. to Agriculture and Natural Resources. “With more than 23 consecutive years of compliance, the Hitchcock water system has...
2024 Northwestern FBLA Winners
Dallas Stoltenberg is the State North Vice President for the 2024-2025 school year. Josh Thorson is the Treasurer for the 2024-2025 school year. Murphy Lewis is the Reporter for the 2024-2025 school year. Accounting I (written test) 1st Abby Holmberg. 4th Patrick Olson. 5th Ashley Haven. 1st Josh Thorson. Agribusiness...
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