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Ipswich elementary students presented "Summer Camp" on April 25. The musical told about the good and not-so-good things about the annual summer activity. The 4-5 grade band, and Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students also performed....
(Written by Gary Wietgrefe, an old family friend.) Gladys Rohrbach has cleaned the Ipswich State Bank for nearly 64 years and counting. The octogenarian is not letting dirt get in her way. When visiting Gladys a couple years ago, she looked at the clock and said, "I have to go clean the bank." Curious, that followed with a question, "How long have you been cleaning the bank?" Gladys quietly replied, "Oh, I don't know." "Has it been over sixty years?" "Oh, I suppose. Actually, I remember I was...
The Ipswich City Council appointed a council member during their April 22 meeting. They accepted the resignation of Chris Gillick effective May 7, 2024. The Council voted to approve Mayor LeRoy Kilber’s appointment of Kayla Hartwell to fill the vacancy in Ward I. The Council also voted to accept the resignation of Mayor Kilber effective May 6, 2024. The Council will make an appointment to fill vacancy according to Ipswich Finance Officer Amanda Metzinger....
Edmunds County and McPherson County 4-H/Extension Offices are sponsoring a Safety Day Camp on Wednesday, May 29, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. All youth ages 5-12 are invited to attend. Youth do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Session topics include electrical safety, chemical safety, water safety, grain bin safety, lawn mower safety, ATV safety, and ATV simulator. There is a small registration fee. Registration is due to either Extension Office by May 13. Lunch and tee shirts are included in the registration fee....
Ipswich High School Awards Night is planned on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the School Theatre. Academic and athletic awards will be presented....
Ipswich Trail Days 2024 will have a parade on June 15 at 10:30 a.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Happy Holidays.” The entries will be judged in one of three divisions: Most Patriotic, Religious and Around the World. Sign up forms can be found online at: ipswichtraildays.com ....
Graduates honored The Richland Church will be honoring the graduates from several area high schools during their morning worship service this Sunday, May 5. This year seven 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 will be held at the end of the service. Each graduate will also receive a gift from the congregation. Gift bags will also be available for each graduate. CLUBHOUSE awards The Richland Church will be hosting their annual...
Northern State University is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 4, 257 students will embark on a new chapter of their lives as they graduate during the university’s spring commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Barnett Center. For the convenience of family, friends, and well-wishers unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live on multiple platforms. Audiences can join the celebration via the Northern State University’s Facebook page, the NSU Graduation and...
We have endured March-like temps recently. But hopefully it will start improving now that we are in to May, which is one of the busiest months of the entire year. That’s for sure. Hard to believe, but the Graduation edition is coming soon. Hint: if you want an ad in that newspaper call Tena (605-426-6471). It wouldn’t hurt to dry out just a bit. When we see the forecast mentions likely showers we head for our three rain gauges. Yes three! We like to average them out by dividing by three. As I am writing this I notice aother rain shower in pro...
The Edmunds Central Golf Team was second at the Faulkton Invitational Golf Meet on April 25 at Lakeside Country Club in Faulkton. The Edmunds Central golfers were three points behind Miller Area — 245-248. EC golfer Seth Hettick won the meet. He was tied for first after 18 hole and won it with Par on the first playoff hole. “I thought the boys played well given the extremely windy conditions,” said EC coach David Hettick. Harrison Beyers was fifth in the meet. The EC team was completed by Trent Beyers, 15th, and Clark Beyers, 34th. Edmun...
On April 18, the Ipswich golfers headed to Miller to golf on a cool and windy day. Wind gusts were up to over 30 miles per hour and the temperatures never really got above the low 40s. Coach Matt Pollock said the golfers did an excellent job of battling the elements and competing against the other golfers. It was a great opportunity for the golfers to grow mentally. When everything was tabulated on the girls' side, Mollie Simon placed seventh with a 103. On the boys' side, Chet Peterson finished the day with a score of 77, which earned him...
May 2 — Hot Dogs, green beans, cinnamon applesauce, edamame, milk May 3 — McRib on steak bun, corn, baby carrots, strawberry cups, milk May 6 — Ham Patty on homemade bun, green beans, sweet potatoes, juice, milk May 7 — B-B-Q’s, baked beans, fresh fruit, broccoli, milk May 8 — Tacos, corn, baby carrots, pear sauce, milk May 9 — Chef’s Choice May 10 — Chef’s Choice...
May 2 — Mini Corn Dogs, corn, peas, sidekick, veggie bar May 3 — No School May 6 — Pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, tomato juice, cinnamon applesauce May 7 — Chicken Teriyaki, rice, tortilla, carrots, peas, mandarin oranges, veggie bar May 8 — Meatball Sub, corn, California blend, sliced peaches, veggie bar May 9 — Fish Sticks, pork & beans, broccoli, bread, pineapple May 10 — No School Menu subject to change...
Catherine R. (nee Menzia) Crisp, age 96, passed away on April 15, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1928 to Steven and Elizabeth (Klein) Menzia in Roscoe. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Nickolas. She was the beloved mother of James (Helen), Thomas (Christine), Elizabeth (Ronald) Loroff and Mary Crisp. Beloved grandmother of Amanda (Zackary) Fischer, Kevin Crisp (Gabriella D'Amato), Ashley Loroff, Dylan Crisp, Austin Crisp (Lindsay Dolan) and Brandon Crisp. Beloved... Full story
Funeral Service for Opal Himmerich, 84, of Sioux Falls (formerly of Roscoe) is 10 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Roscoe. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, at Schriver Funeral Home, 720 N. 6th Street, Ipswich. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Opal was born April 15, 1940, to Russell and Mary (McLaughlin) Tory at the Britton Hospital in Britton. She attended country school through seventh grade... Full story
Dennis Hollan, 81, of Sioux Falls, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home under hospice care. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer. Dennis D. Hollan was born in Kulm, ND, to Lee Robert and Alice (Fregein) Hollan on November 25, 1942. He attended rural schools and then later attended Kulm Public School. Upon graduation from Kulm High School, he attended Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD where he met his love and... Full story
Erwin F. Heier, 99, Eureka, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Eureka, with Father Mark Axtmann, Celebrant. Interment is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Hague, N.D. Visitation will be at Lien-Straub-Carlsen Chapel, Eureka, from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. Erwin Francis Heier, son of Catherine (Feist) and Michael Heier, was born near Hague on... Full story
Stetson Dean Bierman was born on February 9, 2024 at 6:17pm to Brennen Bierman and Marlee Tollifson. Stetson was baptized on April 6 and enjoyed tagging along to New Life Church with his Mom and Dad. A child of God, he was received into the arms of Jesus on April 14. Though he was only here for a short time, Stets had an immense impact on all who knew him. Our Stetsy Poo loved to nap with his mom and dad. He could poop in only a way Stetson could, and he was always sure to pee all over mom and... Full story
The North Central track and field boys and girls team earned championships at the YTC Meet on April 25 at Eureka. Timothy Rucker was first in the 110m Hurdles at 21.69 and 300m Hurdles in 49.83. He also was the champ in the Triple Jump, 38-5.5 and High Jump at 5-6. Kobe Wherry earned two first place wins: Javelin 119-8 and Pole Vault 10-0. Raynor Sprague was first in the 400 Meters at 54.40. The boys 4x800 Relay was first at 9:46.34. Team members were Aiden Goings, Kobe Wherry, Avery Wells and Drew Arbach. The girls team also earned first...
The Ipswich Track and Field team competed at the Rob Luecke Invitational in Groton on Tuesday, April 23. The Ipswich boys were second to Milbank, 177.5 then 87 points. The IHS girls were sixth in a field of 16 teams. Milbank was also the girls champions. Among the boys’ wins was a first place for the 4x200 Relay at 1:36.85. Team members were Brody Davis, Kyle Hettich, Casey Geditz and Trevor Heinz. Heinz also won the Long Jump with a 21-00.50 leap. The girls had their share of ribbons also. Madisyn Gellhaus won the 800 Meter Run at 2:31.62. W...