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NEW LOOK FOR A NEW ERA – The July 5, 2023 edition announced the combination of the Ipswich Tribune and Roscoe-Hosmer Independent. The announcement was found on the first "Edmunds County Tribune." newspaper said the new Tribune will still be the same product, with stories about local residents, sports and legal notices. And there would be more opportunities for the local advertisers to reach customers. We thank for you support and positive comments we have received. JULY Zion Evangelical L...
The Roscoe American Legion hosted a Puzzle Contest on Saturday, Dec. 30. The evening started with a soup supper. The teams had an hour to finish the 500-piece puzzle. Each team had the same puzzle, donated by Dawn Malsam of Marin Biel Insurance. First place went to Gettin' Jiggy With It - finished at 39 minutes and 48 seconds. Team members were Natasha Meyers, Ellen Renner, Estelle Meyers and Spencer Dunlary, from Aberdeen. The second place team, Piecin' It Togeher, finished in 42 minutes and...
The Edmunds County Commission approved a resolution to have a special election for issuing general obligation bonds for building a law enforcement center. The resolution states a new jail, dispatch center and sheriff’s office is vital to the safety and welfare of Edmunds County residents. A special election will be held on March 12, 2024 for the purpose of issuing general obligation bonds in the amount to not exceed $7,400,000.00 for the construction of the new jail, dispatch center and sheriff’s office....
The South Dakota Snow Queen Festival will be held January 6 to the 14, 2024. Representatives from local communities will be featured at the Junior Snow Queen Coronation held the evening of January 6, 2024 at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Ipswich representatives are Miss Ipswich Karlie Gohl and Junior Miss Ipswich Anna Nierman. Edmunds Central representatives are Miss Edmunds Central Alanna Wiedrich and Junior Miss Edmunds Central Jillian Fischer. Festival activities will conclude with the crowning of the 2024...
Hosmer and Vitalant will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Hosmer Fire Hall. To make an appointment go to vitalant.org or contact Judy, 605-283-2430. A Community Blood Drive is also planned in Ipswich on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 1:15 to 6 p.m. in the Holy Cross Hall. To make an appointment contact Jerald Brooks, 605-380-1925 or online at Vitalant.org - Donate Now. The Blood Drive code is Ipswich. The Lions Club is sponsoring the drive. Answer the follow questions to see if you meet the basic...
The Hosmer Seniors will meet for a meal on Thursday, Jan. 18 in the Hosmer Legion. Bingo will follow....
Summary for December 2023/Records Highest recorded temp. for Dec. 2023: 61° on Dec. 6 Record: 65° on Dec. 1, 2021 Average high temp. for December 2023: 41° New Record (Old record set in 1979 at 40°) Average high temp. for 48 Decembers: 26° Lowest recorded temp. for Dec. 2023: 9° on Dec. 18 Record -40° on Dec. 23, 1983 Average low temp. for December 2023: 20° Average low temp. for 48 Decembers: 7° There was never a 70° day in 48 Decembers There was only four December months that had a 60° day (Most recent was 61 degrees during Dec. 6, 2023) T...
From the Ipswich Tribune Thursday, February 6, 1930 STOVE EXPLODES; BELIEVE DYNAMITE CAP CAUSE Mrs. F. C. Getsman had a peculiar experience last Thursday when the hard coal heater exploded. Mrs. Getsman had shaken the stove down and being a self-feeding type of stove the coal moved down into the firepot. She went to the kitchen to do her work. She heard a terrific noise as if an explosion. She ran out of doors to call for help. Sandy Jones and A. Herrboldt came to her assistance. Upon entering the front room it was discovered that the hard coal...
The Edmunds Central Accounting II class bought presents for the Salvation Army tree for their Service Learning Lesson....
The Edmunds Central Personal Finance First Semester Stock Market Game prize winners were: Sierra Haney, first place; Zane Haar, second place; Sydnee Malsam, third place and Eden Weiland, last place. The students received gift cards from Golden Ticket Cinemas....
Mass of Christian Burial for Francis "Frank" Kadlec, of Ipswich was at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Ipswich with Fr. Timothy Cone serving as Celebrant. Burial followed at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Francis James Kadlec was born to Joseph and Mary (Stulc) Kadlec on March 10, 1938, on the family farm in Loyalton, youngest of six children. Frank grew up on the family farm, went to country school and graduated from Ipswich High School in 1956. In 1959, Frank...
Jeraldine Elizabeth Haar went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2023. A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Aberdeen. Jeraldine (Jeri) was born on November 10, 1946 to Willard and Lucille (Miller) Way in Redfield. Jeri was one of 10 children. She married Armond Harley Haar on October 8, 1963 in Roscoe. While residing there they had two daughters, Lisa Kathleen and Patricia Lea. In the spring of 1965, they moved to the farm east of...
Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls recently released its President’s List and Academic Honors for the Fall 2023 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must be full-time (12 or more credits), seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. To receive Academic Honors, students must be enrolled part-time (6-12 credits), seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Local students on the list are: President’s List - Zach Geditz of Ipswich Academic Honors - Melissa Gisi of Ipswich...
The Ipswich/Bowdle wrestling team competed in the Webster Invitational on Dec. 29. The I/B team earned 35 points for 11th place. Miller won the event with 211 points. I/B wrestler Kadyn Weisser placed second, wrestling Ayden Gisi of Aberdeen Central in the first place match. Justin Rohrbach placed third. I/B wrestling results were: 106 - Chance Miller: received a bye, lost by fall 1:42, received a bye, lost by fall 2:17 144 - Gunnar Knittel: received a bye, lost by fall 2:00, lost by fall 2:35...
The North Central Thunder basketball teams traveled to Timber Lake for a doubleheader on Dec. 28. The girls got a close 39-37 victory. The Panther boys stopped the Thunder boys 69-26. Game stats were not available at the Tribune deadline. The Thunder girls and boys will be busy hosting doubleheaders this week. Friday, Jan. 5 they play Warner in the Edmunds Central School in Roscoe. Then Saturday, the Thunder hosts Faulkton Area in Bowdle. Tuesday, Jan. 9 they host Leola/Frederick Area in Eureka....
Ipswich split a home-court varsity high school basketball confrontation with Timber Lake last Saturday. The Tiger boys indeed defeated their visitors 58-40 after the girls had sustained a 45-33 defeat. In the boys game Ipswich fashioned a 20-4 lead after a quarter and their initial double-figure lead was 15-4. The Panthers would hang around though and actually closed to within nine points midway through the final quarter. Ipswich had doubled Timber Lake 30-15 at intermission and would then lead...