Articles from the March 30, 2022 edition


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  • Ipswich School third nine weeks honor list

    Mar 30, 2022

    Ipswich High School third nine weeks honor roll has been released. Students on the list are: SENIOR 4.0 and Higher — Kirsten Anderson, Holly Anderson, Trevor Beyers, Kaden Boettcher, Zach Geditz, Chloe Jager, Gavin Koch 3.70-3.99 — Emily DeRaad, Carson Gohl, Charles Jaenisch, Ty Kadlec, Taylor Thorson 3.0-3.69 — Jacob Bakken, Makala DeRaad, Johnathan Kamps, Luke Peterson, Tasia Rivera JUNIOR 4.0 and Higher — Ian Beyers, Kaitlyn Bierman, Madison Geditz, Tyler Hettich, Baylee Kulesa, Quincy Olivier, Ashley Ptacek, Turner Thorson, Ashlyn Weig 3.70...

  • Spring Concert

    Mar 30, 2022

    High School and Middle School vocal and instrumental musical groups performed in the Spring Concert on Tuesday, March 22. The concert was under the direction of Nate Collins, vocal music, Becky Nierman, instrumental music, and student teachers Abby Earhardt and Marissa Hanley....

  • IHS Prom Saturday, Grand March at 8:15

    Mar 30, 2022

    The Ipswich High School Prom is Saturday, April 2. The 2022 theme is “Red Carpet Affair.” The annual banquet is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. in the United Church Christ Fellowship Hall. The Grand March will begin at 8:15 p.m. in the School Theatre. The doors open to the public at 7:45 p.m. The dance continues until 11:30 p.m. followed by the Post Prom party from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. in the school....

  • Singer, songwriter has local ties

    Tena Gibson|Mar 30, 2022

    Singer, songwriter and country recording artist Michael McCall will be performing in the area in April. McCall grew up in Washington State and Florida, the son of Candy McCall of Ipswich. The country artist will sing in The Crossing in Mina on April 15 and 1922 Pub & Grub on April 16. His original compositions, using inventive guitar and haunting vocals, embrace a combination of new contemporary country, a touch of 80s and 90s hits, with a healthy dose of yesterday's classic rock. He was also...

  • Wrestling Parade

    Mar 30, 2022

    Ipswich Area wrestlers competed at the State Tournament in Sioux Falls last weekend. Ipswich Area wrestlers participated in the Parade of Champions on Sunday morning. See page 12 for more information on the State Tournament....

  • UCC to sponsor gospel concert

    Mar 30, 2022

    The Hallelujah Hooligans Praise Band will sing in the Ipswich School Theatre on Saturday, April 9 at 4 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Ipswich United Church of Christ. A free-will donation will go for community youth programs....

  • School Menu

    Mar 30, 2022

    April 1 — K-5: Pizza, corn; 6-12: Chef Salad with or without ham; Both: broccoli, apricots, chocolate cake, milk April 4 — Chicken Patty on homemade bun, green beans, sweet potatoes, fresh fruit, milk April 5 — Chicken Taco, corn, pinto beans, pears, milk April 6 — Chili, frosted long john, applesauce, broccoli, milk April 7 — Taco Salad, baby carrots, fruit cocktail, milk April 8 — Baked Potato with or without ham, cheese, beets, peaches, homemade bun, milk...

  • Boys and girls basketball players on All-Conference teams

    Mar 30, 2022

    Ipswich athletes were on the Lake Region Conference (LRC) boys and girls All-Conference Teams. Katie Bierman was on the first team of the girls LRC team. Quincy Olivier was honorable mention. Taylor Thorson was on the boys first team. Ian Beyers was named to the second team and Ty Kadlec was honorable mention. The Aberdeen Christian girls and boys were the LRC champions. Isabel Aesoph of Faulkton was the conference MVP. Co-MVP’s in the boys side were Aberdeen Christian players Malek Wieker and Ethan Russell....

  • Fiddlin' Around

    -deg|Mar 30, 2022

    As is usually true this time of the year, there are no Cinderellas left in the NCAA basketball drama! Just some very familiar faces. The South Dakota Coyotes and Creighton have dropped out of further contention on the women’s side, as did St. Peters in the men’s showdown. In fact, North Carolina and Duke will indeed be facing each other as I understand. With Duke being coached by the legendary Coach K, who may be retiring. The other men’s advancers into the Final Four will be Kansas and Villanova. The USD women lost a nailbiter to Michi...

  • Municipal officials meet in Groton

    Mar 30, 2022

    More than 55 municipal officials representing 10 cities gathered at the South Dakota Municipal League's annual District 6 Meeting, held in Groton on March 23, 2022. Yvonne Taylor, South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director, spoke about the outcome of the 2022 Legislative Session, and the effect new laws will have on South Dakota municipalities. Taylor also discussed the direction and future of the Municipal League and services offered to the municipalities. "More and more we are seeing...

  • March Weather Comments

    Marv Seyer|Mar 30, 2022

    Comments on March weather from 47 years: March is definitely the transition month from winter to spring. The percent for zero or below temp. readings for March drops off to 10% from a high of 44% in January and 37% for February. One of the main reasons for some months of March being cool to others being mild is snowpack. This definitely shows up in my records. 2018: Cool March – Average high temp. 34° and low 20° – 28 days in the 20s and low 30s as the high temp. – Snowpack on the ground the entire month which averaged 15 inches startin...

  • Ipswich Area wrestlers compete at State Tourney

    Mar 30, 2022

    Fourteen Ipswich Area Wrestlers competed at the State AAU Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls March 25-27. More than 1500 wrestlers from across South Dakota competed at the state tournament. Out of those, only 680 wrestlers made it into the placing rounds. Ten wrestlers from the Ipswich Area team placed in the top eight. Sophie Knittel was the first place winner in the Girls 100 division. Two were second place winners: Cayson Howard, Tots 46 and Tanner Frickson, Junior 145. Other Ipswich Area...