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The Stephanie Miller-Davis Library Summer Reading Grant Program has continued its fourth year supporting summer reading programs in small rural communities in partnership with the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) and the South Dakota State Library (SDSL). The program has now distributed nearly $150,000 to libraries in rural communities across South Dakota. The Marcus P. Beebe Library in Ipswich was one of the 2023 libraries awarded $1,500 to support their summer reading program. Stephanie loved books. She started her legacy by donating...
A large cast presented Sleeping Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 21 in the School Theater. The play, written by Wade Bradford and produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, featured a variety of characters from fairy tales. The play was directed by Michelle Sihrer....
The Richland Church will be honoring the graduates from several area high schools during their morning worship service this Sunday, April 30. This year, six high school graduates will be honored. Pastor Stephen Duncan will be speaking during the morning worship service at 10:45 a.m. A special prayer time for the graduates will be held at the conclusion of the service. Each graduate will be presented with a gift from the congregation. Gift bags will also be available for each graduate. The Richland Church is located eight miles south and 10...
The Ipswich Elementary School students will perform their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 2:15 and 7:00 p.m., in the Ipswich High School Theater. The Middle School and High School Pops Concert and Awards will be Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. All performances are free, and the community is invited to attend....
The 4-H State Shoot in Ft. Pierre is planned April 28-30. The dates in last week’s newspaper were incorrect Several Edmunds County 4-H Shooting Sports participants qualified for the State Shoot this weekend. BB Gun members are coached by Joe Galbraith, air pistol is coached by Doug Wittmeier, and archery is coached by Jim Kanable. Qualifying for state in BB Gun are Addison Galbraith, Jase Heilman, William Hoyle, Brynlee Rasmussen, Austin Sieh, Grayson Beyers, Hannah Beyers, Lincoln Beyers, Isabella Galbraith, Ashlyn Heilman, Bailey H...
Ipswich art students participated in the Dakota Student Art Workshop and Exhibition on April 19-20 in Aberdeen. The IHS artists had their work on display in the ARCC with other area schools. Ipswich artists who received awards were Quincy Olivier, best painting; Marcus Hofer, second place printmaking; and Laila Middleton was named a Rising Star....
You could probably put away your snow shovels now but in this country you never know. Especially in the hilly areas to the east and west and north of us. But south is pretty straight and level at least in our county. But old timers can recall that very infrequent blizzard in May or even early June. We may still have a killing frost or two, but certainly hope not. That would take what apple tree blossoms would be left in our back yard, that the rabbits didn't destroy. They say though that the next few weeks could still be rather chilly for this...
May 1 — Barbeque Pork Sandwich, baked beans, broccoli, peaches, milk May 2 — Corn Dog, green beans, cooked carrots, fresh fruit, milk May 3 — Hamburger, bun, chips, coleslaw, baby carrots, pears, milk May 4 — Ham Patty, bun, scalloped potato, mixed veggies, applesauce, milk May 5 — Meatball Sub, corn, peas and carrots, fruit cocktail, milk...
Ella Heinz will celebrate her 95th Birthday on May 1, 2023. Honor her with a card, phone call, or a visit to help her celebrate. Her address is at Davis Court, 321 9th Ave. NE #104, Aberdeen, SD 57401....
Jean Sime will celebrate her 95th Birthday on May 4, 2023 Greetings may be sent to her at 321 9th Ave. NE - Apt. 202, Aberdeen, SD 57401 The honoree requests no gifts....
Mass of Christian Burial for Ken Weber, 81, was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2023, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Ipswich, with Fr. Timothy Cone serving as Celebrant. Burial followed the service at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery . Ken Weber was born in Aberdeen to Mike and Katie Weber on November 15, 1941. He grew up in Ipswich, going to Holy Cross School and then graduated with the class of 1960 at Ipswich High School. After graduating, he got a scholarship and played football for one year... Full story
Ipswich attended a high school track and field event hosted by Bon Homme last Tuesday and it was well worth the trip south. The Ipswich girls indeed out-pointed Cedar Catholic of Hartington, Nebraska 108-101 for their team title, while the Tiger boys finished second only to that Nebraska school 131-103. Nine girls and boys teams were entered in that meet. How successful were the Tigers according to coach Todd Thorson? "Trevor Heinz broke our school record in long jump (at 22-01.00) and Carter Geditz is ranked first in the state in 110 hurdles....
Ipswich attended a high school golf invite at a Wessington Springs course on April 19. For the boys Blake Larson of Wessington Springs individually bettered teammate Brock Krueger 71 to 73 for first-place honors. Meanwhile, Ipswich's Jace Konsor had a 77 for ninth. He was followed by Tucker Kadlec at 79 and Chet Peterson with his 82. Hayden Schlosser had a 89 and Sam Bass rounded out their effort with a 107. The overall IHS lady golfers proved to be Molly Simon and Rylee Kleffman, both carding a 114. Baylee Kulesa was next at 134 and Hailey...