Archive For August 2010
Russel ‘Bud’ Malthesen
August 27th, 2010
Russel “Bud” Malthesen, 73, of Vermillion, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at his residence after a battle with cancer. Bud was born June 23, 1937, in Chester, to Harold and Phyliss (Limm...
For The Record
August 27th, 2010
August 6-12, 2010 Joseph Brewer, 604 W. Broadway, Vermillion: Municipal speeding, $36 plus costs. Aaron A. Vonrentzell, 55166 864th Rd., Osmond, NE:...
Clubs & Organizations
August 27th, 2010
The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Neuharth Media Center on the campus of USD. President John Prescott opened the meeting and led us...
2010 Clay County Fair Results
August 27th, 2010
Open Class ResultsCULINARY DIVISIONBEST OF SHOW – BEVERLY KENNEDYSECOND PLACE – MARLYS LARSONTHIRD PLACE – BUCK FICKBOHM
The Bluffs Bulletin Board
August 27th, 2010
Twenty-six ladies came out Aug. 18 for fun and games and good food.Marlys Jensen and Lois O’Grady outdid themselves with lots of delicious desserts. Pat Pratt won the five-d...
VHS golfers complete season openers stretch
August 27th, 2010
The Vermillion boys golf team completed a season-opening stretch of three meets within three days last week at Dakota Valley's invitational tournament. Next in line on the Tanager sche...
Hoffman twins help Rock County Robins win WBCBL national title
August 27th, 2010
University of South Dakota graduates Jeana and Jenna Hoffman helped the Rock County Robins (Wis.) win the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League National Championship this past weekend in...
Anderson-Kahl member of Luther football team
August 27th, 2010
Alex Anderson-Kahl, a 2008 graduate of Vermillion High School, is a member of the 2010 Luther College football team.The Norse are coached by Mike Durnin who begins his third season at t...
Tanager tennis team sustains trio of losses
August 27th, 2010
The young Vermillion High girls tennis team sustained a trio of 9-0 losses in their season-opening, a quadrangular at Yankton, Saturday. The Tanagers took it on the chin from Yankton, R...
Tanager soccer has hot time in season opener
August 27th, 2010
Vermillion and Huron soccer players had to weather a beastly hot 95-degree day as well as each other Saturday in the high school season openers at Cotton Park. At the end of the afterno...
On A Roll For MS
August 27th, 2010
GAYVILLE — Melissa “Sum Mo Payne” Dittberner said her feet can sometime ache after a three-hour roller derby practice.She will be feeling more pain in her feet a...
Chamber Chat
August 27th, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionc...
New USD classes at Crazy Horse graduate first students
August 27th, 2010
Mostly strangers, the would-be college students began the first Summer University Program at Crazy Horse Memorial in June with simple hopes of earning course credits and paychecks from seasonal job...
Pulpit Reflections
August 27th, 2010
We are all squatters, living in God’s world, a world that does not belong to us in any permanent way. I use the word “squatter,” because God made and therefore owns th...
MyStoryYourStory
August 27th, 2010
Every once in awhile, I wonder what our jobs would be like if we just whistled while we worked.Or better yet, what if we sang. You never hear workers whistling or let alone singing on t...
Between The Lines
August 27th, 2010
My Don Quixote-like theme of dreaming the impossible dream – of asking political candidates vying for office in the upcoming general election to be honest with us – continues.
Sue Job selected ‘Employee of the Month’ at Sanford
August 27th, 2010
Sue Job, HIM clerk, Sanford Care Center Vermillion, was selected as the Sanford Vermillion August 2010 PRIDE Employee of the Month. She has been employed at Sanford since June 2007.Sue...
Honoring & Remembering: Clay County Veterans' Stories
August 27th, 2010
Staff Sergeant Harriet Johnson Randall was a member of the WAC, Womens Army Corp. #2.She was born Jan. 21, 1922 in Vermillion. Her family moved to Meckling when she wa...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
August 27th, 2010
From the Plain Talk 1943 continued The Assessor’s books for the City of Vermillion reveal some interesting data. City Assessor E. T. Michels said th...
U. Convo set for Aug. 28
August 27th, 2010
The University of South Dakota will welcome the Class of 2014 with a Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 28. Mitch Stewart, a USD graduate who worked as a member of President Barack Obama’...
Two to be honored with Neuharth Award
August 27th, 2010
Nationally distinguished media executives Cathie Black, chairman of Hearst Magazines, and Frank Vega, chairman and publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle, will be honored as recipients of the Al...
Great Dakota Wine Fest set for Vermillion this weekend
August 27th, 2010
Six wineries are again combining their offerings and energies to provide different wine from across South Dakota this weekend at the Great Dakota Wine Fest at Valiant Vineyards in Vermillion....
Vermillion school district helps USD students learn how to teach
August 27th, 2010
While providing an education to young people in the community beginning this week, the Vermillion School District is also playing a unique role in the teaching of would-be teachers majoring in educ...
Coyote Village not your average dorm
August 27th, 2010
University students moving into a dormitory seldom find all of the comforts of home.In fact, Pinky Miller, assistant dean of students at USD, says the best way to describe a dorm...
Vermillion Unit Helps Out In Haiti
August 27th, 2010
VERMILLION — Staff Sgt. Penny Dickes and Spc. Jared Eslick-Coats had served in overseas combat, but they weren’t ready for what they found just off the United States’ shores.
Devericks is SESDAC, Inc. employee of the month
August 20th, 2010
Melina Devericks, Community Supports Instructor, was selected as the SESDAC, Inc. July, 2010 Employee of the Month. Melinda has been employed at SESDAC, Inc. since January, 2010.Melinda...
Money available from PEO International for woman
August 20th, 2010
Alahna Gross from Sioux Falls, S.D., has been awarded a $3,000 Program for Continuing Education Grant from PEO International. PEO Chapter BL of Vermillion sponsored Ms Gross. She was aw...
Ann Urup van der Geest
August 20th, 2010
Ann Urup van der GeestAnn Urup van der Geest, 82, of Rapid City, and formerly of Vermillion, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at her home.She was born March 26, 1928, to Johannes and...
For The Record
August 20th, 2010
July 30-August 5, 2010 Teri D. Lamplot, 582 21st Rd, Thurston, NE: Municipal speeding, $19 plus costs. Katie Muhlbauer, 46626 Burbank Rd, Burbank: Sp...
Tanager girls’ tennis team optimistic
August 20th, 2010
VERMILLION — Though the Vermillion Tanagers took some tough hits on their girls’ tennis team, losing three of their top six players, the optimisim remains for the returning golfer...
Tanager teams begin fall competition
August 20th, 2010
The Tanager soccer teams will be the next among the Vermillion High School fall sports teams to open their home seasons.The VHS girls host Huron at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cotton Park...
Cain set to play in Latvia
August 20th, 2010
The University of South Dakota’s Tyler Cain has signed a contract to play for VEF Riga of the Baltic Basketball League in Latvia. Cain leaves tomorrow to join the squad.“Thi...
Martinez, Lavin compete in swimming championships
August 20th, 2010
Two members of the Vermillion Area Swim Team (VAST) qualified to compete in the Central Zones Swimming Championships, held in Lincoln, NE Aug. 6 through Aug. 8. Swimmers from Iowa...
Tanager girls’ soccer team returns fast squad
August 20th, 2010
VERMILLION — The Vermillion Tanagers girls’ soccer team will bring a fast squad to the pitch when it opens the 2010 season Saturday.Vermillion returns a host of talent...
15-16 VFW Teeners close season at tournament
August 20th, 2010
The Vermillion baseball season officially ended Sunday when the last team still playing –the 15-16 VFW Teeners – concluded their last of three games in their state tournament at W...
Red Sox beat Pierre, fall to Brandon
August 20th, 2010
After beating the Pierre Rattlers 6-2 on Friday afternoon, the season ended for the Vermillion Red Sox on Saturday afternoon at the hands of the eventual state champs, Brandon Valley, at the...
Bread Ministry Distributes Baked Goods To Many In Area
August 20th, 2010
In today’s economic climate, many people are counting every penny when it comes to day-to-day expenses.That’s why an area bread ministry is such a welcome development for Ga...
Yankton College Announces Partnership
August 20th, 2010
Yankton College and Eden Theological Seminary are very pleased to announce a partnership to revitalize and sustain lay pastoral theological education in the South Dakota Conference and the Northern...
Chamber Chat
August 20th, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionc...
My Story Your Story
August 20th, 2010
Have we become too complacent about Band-Aids? When I have to wear one, I think it should match my outfit.After all, my shoes coordinate with my purse. My earrings are the same color as...
Between The Lines
August 20th, 2010
The timing of Susan Urahn’s observation in the Wall Street Journal this week couldn’t have been better timed.She noted that when President Obama signed H.R. 1586 – the...
USD ‘Evita’ auditions set
August 20th, 2010
The Department of Theatre at The University of South Dakota will hold auditions for “Evita,” a Tony Award winning rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Aug. 31, 6-10 p.m. for...
Infant and pediatric security system donated by Dakota Hospital Founda...
August 20th, 2010
Thanks to the generosity of the Dakota Hospital Foundation, Sanford Medical Center Vermillion has added a new layer of security to help ensure the safety of its youngest and most vulnerable patient...
Exchange vows
August 20th, 2010
Tyra LeiAnne Upward, Sioux Falls, exchanged marriage vows with Myles David Gosmire, Mitchell, on July 10, 2010, in the West Kauai United Methodist Church in Kaumakani, Kauai, HI, with the Rev. Manu...
Honoring & Remembering: Clay County Veterans' Stories
August 20th, 2010
Fern Leora Marcotte Morse was born in Vermillion, Sept. 30, 1920. She attended school in the Vermillion Public Schools.In February of 1943, she joined the WAAC and went to Omaha, NE for...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
August 20th, 2010
When workmen completed tearing down the Old City Dray Line building on Market Street they came across a grave marker in the foundation of the building with the name of W. W. Allen, 1895.&nbs...
Raising money for charity ... one ‘buck’ at a time
August 20th, 2010
The Coyote Country Rodeo Club members are gearing up for the 17th Annual Bull-A-Rama, the weekend of Aug. 27-29, showcasing the “Extreme bull riding tour” held at the Clay County Rodeo...
Young royalty crowned at second annual pageant
August 20th, 2010
Last week's Clay County Fair in Vermillion featured tried and true activities that have been a mainstay of the event for years. The Achievement Days 4-H livestock shows, the free musical entertain...
Goodbye Starburst
August 20th, 2010
Starburst the Clown makes regular appearances at events like Monday evening’s serving of The Welcome Table at the First United Methodist Church in Vermillion.And, each time she ve...
730th Soldiers Give Aid To Haitians
August 20th, 2010
Thirty soldiers from the 730th Area Support Medical Company based in Vermillion have spent approximately two weeks providing a variety of medical services to the people of Haiti as part of the New...
City to pursue federal funding for library project
August 20th, 2010
The city of Vermillion will pursue funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community Facilities Program to help alleviate some of the costs for a city library expansion pro...
Julia Emma Barrett
August 13th, 2010
Julia Emma Barrett, 80, of Vermillion passed away on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at the Prairie Estates Care Center in Elk Point.A memorial service will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tue...
Alton Leonard Siecke
August 13th, 2010
Alton “Al” Leonard Siecke of Vermillion ended his 45 year dedication to funeral service on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, his 76th birthday, after a brief battle with cancer at Mercy Medic...
Check It Out
August 13th, 2010
At the Vermillion Public LibraryBy Anne Marshall Upcoming Events and Activities &nbs...
For The Record
August 13th, 2010
July 23-29, 2010 John Russell Brooks, 38030 457th, Volin: Failure to make proper stop at a stop intersection, $51 plus costs. Margaret Jacobsen, 1215...
Flooding limits useable holes for seniors
August 13th, 2010
On August 3rd water flooded many fairways. Therefore, the seniors played the top five holes that did not have standing water. These fairways were 10,11,12, 17 and 18. In today’s format,...
WELL celebrates two birthdays
August 13th, 2010
WELL celebrated two birthdays. Nancy Scheidel and Susan Oberle both had birthdays on Wednesday. Thanks to Pat Durkin we had cake and ice cream to accompany the festivities. Happy Birthd...
Vermillion Boys Golf faces rebuilding year
August 13th, 2010
The Vermillion Tanagers boys golf team took first place in the Big 8 Championship last year, but they are going to have a tougher road ahead of them after losing three key seniors from last y...
Vermillion VFW 15-16 Teeners open state tourney play Friday
August 13th, 2010
State tournament, here we come!That's what Vermillion's VFW 15-16 Teeners were saying as they celebrated their Region 1B championship on the infield at North Sioux City last Fri...
Red Sox split over weekend, advance in tournament
August 13th, 2010
The Vermillion Red Sox split a couple of one-run decisions over the weekend in the double-elimation format of the State "A" Amateur Baseball Tournament to advance to the second weekend of a...
Gayville Sinkhole Still Waiting For A Solution
August 13th, 2010
GAYVILLE — Three weeks later, the eight-foot deep hole in Gayville in the 500 block of Merchant Street still sits waiting for repairs.The five-foot wide hole was caused...
Rotarians learn
of hay bale house
of hay bale house
August 13th, 2010
The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Neuharth Media Center on the campus of USD. President John Prescott opened the meeting and...
Tanya D’Souza is new director
of research development at U...
of research development at U...
August 13th, 2010
The University of South Dakota has announced the hiring of Tanya D’Souza as the new Director of Research Development.D’Souza will help manage the university’s efforts...
Chamber Chat
August 13th, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionc...
Pulpit Reflections
August 13th, 2010
Moving to a new place can be exhilarating and scary at the same time. After a lot of prayer and consideration and more prayer, I accepted a new call at Trinity Lutheran in Vermillion. M...
Excuse me, do you have the time?
August 13th, 2010
When I learned the other day that less than 25 percent of us wear watches anymore, I realized that I'm a member of yet another minority.I can understand why the majority are watch-less...
Adams Homestead festival Aug. 14
August 13th, 2010
On Aug. 14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened as a state park. This special occasion is observed every year with an annual festival on or around this day. This year Satu...
Cooper to present ‘Kristin’s Story’ at USD
August 13th, 2010
The heartbreaking portrayal of a daughter’s death from suicide will be shared with students at The University of South Dakota during the program “Kristin’s Story” at 7 p.m....
Exchange vows
August 13th, 2010
Tyra LeiAnne Upward, Sioux Falls, exchanged marriage vows with Myles David Gosmire, Mitchell, on July 10, 2010, in the West Kauai United Methodist Church in Kaumakani, Kauai, HI, with the Rev. Manu...
Bull-A-Rama 2010 welcomes royalty
August 13th, 2010
This year’s Bull-a-Rama event is slated to be very special and even showing a little glitz and glamour. Miss Rachel Kelderman, Miss 2010 NFPB will be in attendance for all three days’ e...
Annual biker breakfast served by The Lions
August 13th, 2010
In 2005, the Vermillion Lions came up with the idea of raising money for the W. H. Over Museum by sponsoring a Bikers’ Breakfast at the I-29 rest area. Each year since then, this event...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
August 13th, 2010
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1942 The local guardsmen are safe at their undisclosed location and have not had a single casualty as re...
ACS Relay For Life is a success
August 13th, 2010
The ninth annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Union County, held this year for the first time in Beresford, raised more than $15,000 to support the Society’s mission of savi...
Citizens Academy will begin Sept. 7
August 13th, 2010
The city of Vermillion is starting a Citizens Academy for all Vermillion residents over the age of 18. The Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public information program that al...
Vocal students will present recital
August 13th, 2010
USD vocal students Susanne Harmon and Amanda Rich, completing a three-concert cross-state tour which they arranged on their own, will present a recital of solos and duets at the Cornerstone C...
Fly-In Breakfast
will be served Sunday
will be served Sunday
August 13th, 2010
A “Fly-In Breakfast” will be served at Harold Davidson Field on Sunday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Vermillion Lions Club will serve pancakes, and a free will donation will...
Welcome Table will meet Aug. 16
August 13th, 2010
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.It will be the 458th Welcome Table meal served. The Aug. 1...
Backpack program prepares for possible growth of hunger
August 13th, 2010
Members of the Vermillion School Board learned at its Monday night meeting that budget battles in Pierre may be the least of the worries facing some local students.Some children l...
Sen. Tim Johnson on the mend after surgery
August 13th, 2010
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is resting comfortably and expected to make a full recovery after surgery to remove his gallbladder Tuesday at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.&ld...
Downtown plaza now known as Ratingen Platz
August 13th, 2010
The new pocket park constructed on the corner of Main and Market streets in downtown Vermillion now has a new name.Following a ribbon cutting ceremony by city and Chamber of Comme...
Pedaling with a purpose
August 13th, 2010
For Neal Friesen, a journey of 10,000 miles began with the single pump of the pedals of his bicycle back in New Iberia, LA, on May 31.So far, he and his trusty two-wheeler have lo...
Swing Batter!
August 13th, 2010
Tyler Candor of the Vermillion Red Sox swings and misses at a pitch while Brookings catcher Mike Murdy tries to come up with the ball. The Red Sox faced the Cubbys Saturday afternoon, Aug. 7, at Ri...
New lease on life
August 13th, 2010
A Vermillion house that once was a crown jewel in its neighborhood, but whose recent history has been rather unsavory, has been given a new lease on life, thanks, in part, to the city’s...
Sen. Johnson has gallbladder surgery
August 10th, 2010
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is resting comfortably after surgery to remove his gallbladder Tuesday morning at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Thune shouldn't squander hi...
August 6th, 2010
This opinion piece, I'll admit, will likely be considered by some to be a little bit unfair to Sen. John Thune.
...
Christina M. Bell
August 6th, 2010
Christina M. Bell, 99, of Vermillion, formerly of Burbank passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Christina was born on May 6, 1911 in Herscher, IL...
Rose Johnson
August 6th, 2010
Rose Johnson, 100, of Vermillion, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Dell Rapids.Visitation was on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, from 5 to ...
Elizabeth Christensen
August 6th, 2010
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, for Elizabeth Gertrude “Betty” Christensen, 96, Vermillion, former Madison resident, who died on July 31, 2010, at Sanfo...
Harold B. Westin
August 6th, 2010
Harold B. Westin, 59, of Elk Point, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.Memorial service were held on Wednesday, Aug...
For The Record
August 6th, 2010
July 16-22, 2010
Brian Keith Lambertz, 1008 S. Crawford Rd., Apt 2, Vermillion: Petty Theft 2nd Degree–$400 or less, $66 plus costs. ...
Ladies have fun at The Bluffs Wednesday
August 6th, 2010
Hi again!! On July 28, we had 22 ladies at the luncheon. Love to have so many come for lunch, fun, and games.Maxine Rogers and Sue Kappenman were the dessert hos...
Mosquitoes were winners at WELL
August 6th, 2010
The mosquitoes were the winners the night of July 28 at WELL. Maybe that is why there were no birdies tonight. There were some low scores, despite the circumstan...
State Swim Results
August 6th, 2010
Youth SwimmingS.D. STATE LONG COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSJuly 30-Aug. 1 at MitchellNOTE: Vermillion Swim Team Results OnlyBOYS’ 8-UNDER50 BUTTERFLY: 6, Hunt...
Elk Point ends Grey Sox season July 28
August 6th, 2010
When a team scores 11 runs from the fifth through the eighth innings of a game, chances are things are going well and the team is in good position to post a victory.But such...
Red Sox beat Yankton, qualify for state tourney
August 6th, 2010
The Vermillion Red Sox are heading back to the State “A” Amateur Baseball Tournament after beating the Yankton Tappers for the second time in four days. On Friday nigh...
Local athletes compete in Omaha Triathlon
August 6th, 2010
Glen Cunningham State Park was the site of the inaugural Omaha Triathlon. The race was held on Aug.1, with two Vermillion residents competing. Randy Rasmussen place 13th in a time of 2:23:35 and Ma...
15-16 Teeners win post-season opener
August 6th, 2010
Vermillion’s VFW 15-16 Teeners opened postseason play in dominating fashion at North Sioux City Tuesday night, disposing of Dakota Valley 19-0 in a three-inning game that left Vermillio...
VAST swimmers end season with success at state meet
August 6th, 2010
The Vermillion Area Swim Team (VAST) had a very successful state meet this past weekend. The swimmers participated in the South Dakota Long Course State Championships in Mitchell, from Friday, July...
Ice Cream Social Set For Bergen Church
August 6th, 2010
MECKLING — The members of WELCA of Bergan Lutheran Church are holding their annual Ice Cream Social at 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. The social will be held at the church, located on Timbe...
GVHS Students Set For Laptop Learning
August 6th, 2010
GAYVILLE — The students at Gayville-Volin High School will be more well-connected when they start classes again later this month.That’s because the school has begun a...
Check It Out
August 6th, 2010
At the Vermillion Public LibraryBy Anne MarshallNew Adult Fiction CollectionGive + Take, by author Stona Fitch is part crime caper and part satire. Keep yo...
Lushbough addresses Vermillion Rotarians
August 6th, 2010
The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, August 3, at the Neuharth Media Center on the campus of USD. President John Prescott opened the meeting and...
Chamber Chat
August 6th, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionc...
Is that a stick I see walking?
August 6th, 2010
I like insects, just as long as they don't take up residence inside my house.Take for instance the giant beetle that was snarling up a storm the other day on my front porch.
Maskell school reunion is Aug. 7
August 6th, 2010
The 2010 School Reunion for Maskell, NE, will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, in the Newcastle American Legion Hall in Newcastle, NE, located at Highway 12 and Park Drive.The social hou...
Local artist donates painting to Naval Historical Center
August 6th, 2010
Dale E. Mette recently donated his painting of the USS LST 751 to the U.S. Navy Art Collection at the Naval Historical Center at the Washington Naval Yard in Washington, DC. The 30x40&r...
First baby born at Sanford Vermillion
August 6th, 2010
Sanford Vermillion is pleased to announce that Kara Kristine was born to Neil and Paige Chapman on July 26. At 6 lbs. 2 oz., Kara is the first child to be born at Sanford Vermillion under the newly...
5K and 10K River Run, Walk, Bike event scheduled
August 6th, 2010
The second annual River Run, a 5K and 10K event for runners, walkers and bikers, is coming Aug. 28, at the Bergen Lutheran Church in rural Meckling (on the corner of Timber Road and Bergen Ave.)
International fraternity honors Jack Marsh
August 6th, 2010
An international fraternity dedicated to the elimination of prejudice will honor the personal and professional achievements of veteran journalist and foundation executive Jack Marsh of Sioux Falls,...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
August 6th, 2010
From the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1943 None of the occupants were injured when a car slipped off the high school grounds and slid backwards down the bank of the ravi...
USD hosts Fourth annual Healthcare Career Summer Camp
August 6th, 2010
Forty-five high school students from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota participated in this summer’s Healthcare Career Summer Camp at The University of South Dakota.Accor...
Youth activity day planned Aug. 21
August 6th, 2010
The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department and local volunteers are planning a free youth activity day Saturday, Aug. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Clay County Trap Shooting Ra...
County fair begins Aug. 12
August 6th, 2010
The Clay County Fair & Achievement Days will kick off Thursday, Aug. 12 and will wrap up Saturday, Aug. 14 at Clay County Fair Grounds. Events include 4-H Achievem...
Welcome Table will meet Aug. 9
August 6th, 2010
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.It will be the 457th Welcome Table meal served. The Aug. 9...
Public calls for changes to protect Missouri River
August 6th, 2010
The operation of the Missouri River and its tributaries needs to change to meet the next century’s needs, audience members told the Corps of Engineers during a public meeting Friday in...
Native Americans discuss
compensation with Corps officials
compensation with Corps officials
August 6th, 2010
Meetings about the future of the Missouri River usually center around such topics as irrigation, fish and wildlife, flood control and hydropower.On Friday, U.S. Corps of Engineer...
Slow flow of federal funds may hamper Lewis & Clark project
August 6th, 2010
The latest snag in the Lewis & Clark Water Project could literally push the endeavor back a few decades. This past year, Congress allotted $10 million for the project, but it also receive...
Kathie makes a splash among peers
August 6th, 2010
VERMILLION — Fourteen-year-old Kathie Herrera cheerfully offers a lot of lessons in overcoming adversity.Two weeks ago, the Vermillion girl competed at the 2010 Special Olym...
Rain falls at a record rate
August 6th, 2010
It’s wet out. Which sets up this rhetorical question: “How wet is it?”Really, really wet.Vermillion has never experienced a drenching lik...
