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Three Ipswich teachers retired after the completion of the 2020 school year. The three, Anita Doschadis, Lynette Heitz and Joy Kehrwald, were honored during the Senior Graduation parade on May 17. Mrs. Doschadis began teaching in Ipswich the fall of 1980. "My entire career was at the Ipswich Public School and I couldn't have had a better school," she said. She taught reading her first year, then moved to the Kindergarten room in 1981. "I remember how excited I was when I received the call the...
The South Dakota primary election is Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Application forms for absentee ballots were sent to registered voters earlier. Electors planning to vote at balloting sites should be there during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered Republican voters will elect two District 23 Representatives and a Senator. Candidates for State Senator in the District 23 are Bryan Breitling of Miller and Larry Nielson of Tulare. Incumbant John Lake chose not to run again. The winner of the primary will be on the November ballot facing...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Sanford Health Ipswich Clinic is urging patients to continue seeking medical care, both for urgent needs and managing ongoing health concerns. “Please don’t ignore or put off your health care because of COVID-19,” said June Torrence-Heinz, PA-C, a family medicine provider at Sanford Health Ipswich Clinic. “Maintaining appointments is especially important for patients with ongoing medical issues, like diabetes or high blood pressure. Delaying treatment puts your long-term health at risk.” Sanford Health Ip...
What happened to Memorial Day? This has got to be the earliest Memorial Day that I can ever remember. (May 31 is not until Sunday!) We might have had a few people ask if there would still be enough time for a Memorial Day related item for the paper. Or one of the usual Tuesday’s “Is it too late for this week’s paper” questions. And the answer is that ideally Tuesdays should indeed be too late for items for the paper. But it’s not too late if you already haven’t made up your mind in next Tuesday’s primaries. There are certainly some interest...
The Mary Ann Foundation is pleased to announce that seven seniors were selected to win $500 2020 Scholarships. Two Ipswich High School grads were chosen — Lexi Stafford and Jordan Richardt of Ipswich High School. Edmunds Central High School 2020 graduate Caitlyn Lehr was also honored. Other scholarship winners were Colton Thomas and Katy Hutchins of Bowdle, Hunter Eide of Gettysburg and Madison Evje of Selby The Foundation awards seven scholarships to students among each of these school districts: Hoven, Bowdle, Ipswich, Edmunds Central, G...
On average, families spend $26,226 on college, according to a national study. However, family savings and income alone often do not cover the full cost of college. Studies report that more than eight in 10 families use scholarships and grants, and more than half of families borrow to cover college costs. Plains Commerce Bank is helping to help alleviate this financial burden for a handful of deserving students and their families this year. The Bank awarded eight students a total of $6,000 to help cover the costs of their continued education. Th...
From the Ipswich Tribune April 1, 1925 edition POPPY DAY MAY 23 The Saturday before Memorial Day-May 23- has been designated “Poppy Day” by Legion and Auxiliary chiefs. The official Legion poppy is marked by a “sticker”, so that persons wishing to aid the disabled may know which to buy. All Legion poppies are made by disabled veterans in home and hospital under Legion supervision. Legion Posts and Auxiliary units throughout South Dakota buy them, the money going to the boys who make them. Remember this is on “Poppy Day”-May 23rd....
Mass Of Christian Burial for Anton "Tony" Thares of Ipswich is 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ipswich with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Fr. Timothy Smith will serve as the Celebrant of the Mass. Anthony "Tony" Thares was born on June 2, 1925 to Andrew and Katherine (Wolf) Thares at Eagle Butte. At an early age his family moved to Ipswich. He was a graduate of Holy Cross Grade School and Ipswich High School. He worked for Red Owl Food Stores and a... Full story
Verne J. Reidt, 90, Roscoe, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Avantara Ipswich. Private service was Saturday, May 23, burial at Morningside Cemetery, Roscoe. Officiant was Pastor Justin Dauck of St. Paul's Lutheran. A public memorial is planned. Verne was born to Dwight 'Tom' and Clara (Garrison) Reidt at their farm on October 7, 1929, to hear him tell it; "and I did chores all alone that night." He attended school in Roscoe, graduating in 1948. He served two years in the U.S. Army,... Full story
Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its Spring 2020 dean’s list which includes 329 university students. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale. They also must complete at least 12 hours of academic work during the semester. Kamryn Heinz of Ipswich was on the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester....
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Spring Leadership Conference was cancelled due to COVID-19. However they were able to continue with the competitive events by online modes. All the competitive events were completed through online and video presentations. The Ipswich FBLA chapter finished in third place for team points with 9 Gold Medals-first places; 12 Silver Medals-second places; and 12 Bronze Medals-third places. The IHS competitive event winners include: • Accounting I Online Test: Jordan Richardt, first place; Ethan G...
Members of the Wily Wizards 4-H Club got up early on Memorial Day to put the flags up for the holiday at the cemetery. The flags were placed at half-mast, as directed by President Trump....
Members of the Wily Wizards 4-H Club helped add beauty to Ipswich recently. They planted flowers in the pots placed around town. The Ipswich Commercial Club purchases the flowers....
Betty Fillbach will celebrate her 90th Birthday on May 30, 2020. Her family has requested a Card Shower. Greetings may be sent to her at 2815 S. Westlake Dr. Apt. 423, Sioux Falls, SD 57106....