Draper, SD

The 5 finalists for the Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award have been selected. The finalists are VeaBea Thomas of Herrold, Ginger Post of Volga, Bonnie Krogman of Wood, Donna Thompson of Estelline and Evelyn Powell of Chamberlain. Award judges selected the top five women, from all the applications...

Serving Stanley, Jones, Western Lyman, & Mellette Counties. Area producers and landowners can contact Joe Kierl when faced with predator or wildlife damage issues in Stanley, Jones, western Lyman, and Mellette Counties. Joe is the new Wildlife Damage Specialist for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and is based in Murdo. His focus will primarily be assisting landowners and producers with predator control and resolving wildlife damage issues.

Dallas Yvonne Uthe, age 91, formerly of Presho, SD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 15, 2022, at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 24th at the Presho Methodist Church in Presho with a viewing one hour prior to the services. Burial will be at the Presho City Cemetery. For those unable to attend services will be live streamed on the website www.isburgfuneralchapel. com.

Daryld Gene Walters passed away peacefully after health complications on May 24th, 2022 at Avera St Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, SD. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, June 24th at the American Lutheran Church in Presho with burial to follow at the Presho City Cemetery.

Presho Pool closed until further notice The Norma “Turp” Johnson Pool is closed until further notice due to motor issues. The pump circulating the water and chemicals needed to run the pool properly broke down. Those that noticed the loud noise of the pump heard the sound of the bearings going out. The City of Presho is relentlessly working to find a company to rebuild the motor. The option of…

Cowboys and cowgirls from across the state of South Dakota met in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota the week of June 14 thru June 19 to compete in the 2022 SD State High School Rodeo. The top 15 contestants from Thursday and Friday night performances qualified to compete in the Short Go on Saturday evening. Contestants had to earn a place in the top four to qualify for the HS National Finals Rodeo held in…

On June 11, Saturday evening, the small town of Vivian was booming and not just because of the thunder and lightning later in the night. The Main Street was filled with cars and the gym was full of Vivian School Alumni, which consisted of former graduates and students. The Alumni officers (Diane Booth and Vern Larson, Co-Chairmen; Elaine Wells Goins from Pahrump, NV, and Custer, Vice Chair; and…

Lyman High School's Teagan Gourneau made the top three in steer wrestling heading into the Short Go on Saturday, June 18 in Ft. Pierre, SD at the State High School Finals Rodeo. After the short go on Saturday, Gourneau finished in the top four with a total score of 54 points, qualifying him for the 2022 High School National Finals Rodeo to be held in Gillette WY, July 17 thru July 23, 2022. …

The Lyman ELCA Parish hosted Vacation Bible School May 31 through June 2 at the American Lutheran Church in Presho. Thirtyeight youngsters, prekindergarten through fifth grade were in attendance. The theme of the event was “Praise Party”. Session stations were Bible Lesson, Outreach, Music, and Crafts. Staff members were Jan Rabern, Darcy Johnson, Kym Lebeda, Pastor Mindy Ehrke, Intern pastor…

Swim Instructor Randi Diehm with the help of the life guards completed the June Swim lessons at the Presho Pool on Friday, June 17. The second session of swimming lessons will run from July 5-15 Monday through Friday. Updates on cancellations or delays of lessons will be posted on the RD Swim Lessons Facebook Page. As Diehm travels, she sometimes is unable to know weather conditions in Presho so…

The Cooper Garnos Ranch held the first Trail of Pink Cancer Walk east of Presho on Saturday, June 11. After both battled a bout with cancer, Cooper and Mary Jo Garnos wanted to give back to the community. Cooper was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Mantle Cell Lymphoma six years ago and is in remission. Mary Jo was recently diagnosed with Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS) in 2021 and is cancer free. …

Mary Elizabeth passed away peacefully May 29, 2022 at her home in San Dimas, California. Born on August 19, 1931, in Chamberlain, S.D. to Glen and Grayce Trimble, Mary was raised in Presho, S.D. and graduated from Presho High School. She is the eldest of four children. Her siblings included her sisters Glenny Tays and Ruth Pizzo, and her brother Tom. She enjoyed keeping in touch with her South…

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony next month to honor U.S. Marine Corporal John Hutchison. The ceremony will be Friday, July 1, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. (CT) at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center Museum in Fort Pierre (210 Verendrye Drive). The White River Bridge on SD HWY 183, south of Presho, will be dedicated to Cpl…

Betty passed from her earthly body to her glorified body in the presence her Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her immediate family at the time of her passing. Per Betty’s request there will be a private family service held.

Gary O. Sletto,76, of Draper/Vivian passed away on Tuesday, June 7 at the VA Medical Center in Sturgis, S.D. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Vivian Lutheran Church followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at the Vivian Lutheran Church with burial to be held on Thursday, June 16 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D.