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Ipswich's annual summer party - Trail Days, was June 8 and 9, 2018. The Saturday concert featured A Thousand Horses, with the opening act The Rude Band, who also played at the After Party. Organizer Shirley Williams estimated about 850 for the Saturday night festivities. There was more music Saturday afternoon. Sherwin Linton and his band played two shows in the bandshell. The Saturday morning parade had about 70 entries. The 2018 theme was "Ipswich Rocks." Linda and Rich Johnson were the...
The annual Bulls and Broncs event preceeded the Saturday night concert. The bull riders were divided into two sections of competition. At the end of the night, the top riders were Clay Hindman of Pierre, first; Dillon Micheel of Ainsworth, Neb., second; and Joe Bertus, of Avon, third. Ten Saddle Bronc riders competed. The top winners were Dylan Skofield of Philip, first, and Whyley Ruhnke of Miller....
After the parade, the Ipswich Commercial Club revealed the winners of the 2018 Miss Ipswich and Mister Ipswich competition. The winners were Charlee Kessler and Tucker Habeck. Seven girls and four boys had a picnic and did a craft project Friday evening. The judge observed the children and scored them based on personality, kindness and participation. Saturday afternoon there were other activities in the Library Park also. Sherwin Linton performed in the Bandshell. There were several booths for...
Friday evening, the Wily Wizards 4-H Club hosted the Amazing Race. Teams had challenges at several local businesses. This year's winning team included Macy Heinz, Haylee Kilber, Nick Burns and Cole Kappenman....
Shirley Maxine DeVries Halvorson Crocker passed away at her home in Weslaco, Tex. surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She was born on September 07, 1932 in Corsica, SD to Herman and Lila (Reed) DeVries. She married Thomas Halvorson in 1953 in Madison and over the next 27 years had four children and lived in seven towns, the last being Ipswich,. In 1983 she married Steve Crocker and lived in 47 states. Always known for her woodcarvings, but her talents were many. Sewing her... Full story
The funeral service for Clarence Kukrall, 94, of Loyalton, was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2018 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Roscoe. Interment with Military Honors was at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Ipswich City Cemetery. Clarence was born November 18, 1923 in Montepelier Township near Loyalton to Joe and Anna (Kadlec) Kukrall. He attended country school and farmed with his father four miles northeast of Loyalton. In 1941 he enlisted in the Conservation Corp and was discharged in 19... Full story
Junya Johnson will celebrate her 100th Birthday on June 17, 2018 Greetings may be sent to her at Nano Nagle Village 1020 N. Jay St. #108 Aberdeen, SD 57401....
Linda Gisi will celebrate her 75th birthday on June 19, 2018. Greetings may be sent to her at PO Box 711, Ipswich, SD 57451....
The next Ipswich drive with United Blood Services is from 12:15 to 6 p.m. June 14 at Holy Cross Hall. The Ipswich Lions are coordinating the Ipswich blood drive and urges donors to call for an appointment. Call Larry at 605-216-7354 or by visiting www.UnitedBloodServices.org. Wondering if you can donate blood to save lives: • I am taking medication? Yes - most medications are acceptable. • I have recently had surgery? Yes - If you are completely healed and released from doctor’s care. • I had a tattoo or piercing? Yes - In certain cases, if app...
Ipswich High School fourth nine weeks honor roll has been released. Students on the list are: SENIOR 4.0 and Higher — Grace Bakken, Shaunay Jones, Dylan Northrop, Allison Severson, Josie Sylte, Jenna Vetch 3.70-3.99 — Kallie Leonhardt, Colton Weeldreyer 3.0-3.69 — Jacob Anglin, Ross Beyers, Joshua Burgod, Jessica Geditz, Hunter Graham, Wyatt Haux, Bethany Lange, Amelia Mestas, Abigail Noltner JUNIOR 4.0 and Higher — Abigail Grabowska, Alfonso Gutierrez, Bailey Hammrich, Kamryn Heinz, Kari Kanable, Benjamin Kulesa, Sydney Loken, Mar Mateus,...
Some local-area high school golfers competed at Waterdown during Day Two of their State B girls and boys tournament action last Tuesday. After the first day of the boys' event, Ipswich had shaded defending champion Aberdeen Christian for fifth-place in the boys' team standings. And at the end of the second day, coaached by Matt Pollock, the Tigers were still able to edge AC'sixth-place 512 outcome by three strokes to remain in fifth. The AC Knights had won the boys' B for three straight years...
Edmunds County 4-H Shooting Sports will have Shotgun again this summer. They will shoot every Monday starting on June 25. Practice will be held at the Sportsman’s Club north of Ipswich starting at 6:30 p.m. The first class will include safety training followed by shooting. You must join 4-H to participate. Members may shoot the shotgun of their choice. Shells and clay pigeons for the first round will be provided. There will be a fee for extra rounds. Shooters must wear eye protection and ear plugs. These are also provided but members can b...
It finally rained over the weekend (sort of still the weekend anyway). And I don't know that Trail Days contributed to that welcomed weather event, because the precip really didn't start until late Sunday evening overnight into Monday morning. Maybe it was all the Sunday morning prayers earlier in the day! Actually Saturday's Trail Days calendar featured just about ideal weather for all three concerts, the Sherwin Linton Concerts downtown during the day and the Trail Days Arena stage in the evening, featuring the Rude band and the Thousand Hors...
Chances are that if you are reading this, you subscribe to a local newspaper. Publications like this play an instrumental role in keeping communities strong and informed. Sadly, many are disappearing from our rural communities, making it increasingly difficult to stay connected with what’s happening within the local school system, around town, and around the state. The ever-increasing cost of production is one of the most common concerns South Dakota’s newspapers raise with me. In recent years, new tariffs on Canadian newsprint have inc...