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Ipswich Elementary Principal Matt Pollock was honored by the South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals (SDAESP). He was chosen the 2020 Innovative School Leader of the Year for his work with programs for elementary students. "The successful innovative programs we have established at Ipswich Elementary School have been designed to enhance the learning opportunities for all our students," said Superintendent Trent Osborne. Students now have the option to participate in one or all...
The Ipswich City-Wide Rummage Sale has been schedule for Saturday, August 1, 2020. The annual event has been set on the last Saturday of June, but Commercial Club members decided to change the date this year. Make plans now to have a rummage sale on Aug. 1, which yearly brings shoppers to Ipswich....
The Powell Church in the Ipswich Pioneer Village was power-stripped to prepare for a new paint job. Darren Fischer, pictured, of Eureka prepares a window on the church's front for the paint to come. He hoped to have the big job done this week....
People are starting to be out and about much more so than earlier this spring. And that's a good sign. But it still doesn't hurt to wear a mask and/or position yourself at least six feet from any people in lines. Believe it or not, the longest day of the year is right around the corner and from then on our daylight hours will gradually grow shorter, as we head towards fall. It will not be all that noticeable at first. So enjoy the outdoors while you can. There are plenty of outdoor projects that you may have been postponing, including possibly...
Congregations of the Ipswich United Church of Christ and Richland Church are returning to their sanctuaries after time off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Congregation members are still reminded to practice social distancing. The Ipswich UCC Church front door will be the only door open. If handicapped entrance is needed, the fellowship entrance may be used. The UCC Church also plans to have a parking lot service on June 28, weather permitting and will be back into the church on July 5. The UCC Church council will meet on July 8 to discuss how...
Michael Cartney, Lake Area Technical Institute president, announces the current President’s List. The President’s List is a list of outstanding students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their education program. The President’s List is limited to full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0. Local and area students so honored include: Hosmer: Kipp Mohr, Mason Preszler, Aaron Schaible Ipswich: Joshua Burgod (4.0 GPA), and Nathanial Preszler Roscoe: Ellio...
Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Assn. Inc., announces the 2020 High School Scholarship winners. The Valley Scholarship Program was established in the year 2000 as a way for the Cooperative to assist its members and families with furthering the education of our area students and future leaders. To date, nearly $90,000 in scholarship awards have been presented to area students. Each applicant completed a short questionnaire and essay. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the deadline for...
Lyle and Lois Palmer of Mina will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on June 28, 2020. Greetings may be sent to them at 14026 370th Avenue, Mina, SD 57451. There will be a drive-by Open House at the farm on June 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Enter from the south driveway and exit the north driveway....
From the Ipswich Tribune November 5, 1924 edition OUTLAW QUEEN COULD BE ALL FEMININE AT TIMES Belle Starr, outlaw queen of the old days in Texas and Oklahoma, wore her hair short and was particularly sweet to women, says the Detroit News. She lived for years on the proceeds of loot and lined up a gang of the meanest looking, hardest cursing, wildest riding and shooting hard-boiled customers in her particular parts of the cow country. She used to call at women’s houses on her way home from leading her band on a robbery and she would talk f...
The Ipswich Jr. PeeWee baseball team and the PeeWee/Midget baseball teams will practice Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays in June. The Jr. PeeWee team practices at 9 a.m. on Monday on the south field and on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. on the north field. The PeeWee/Midget team practices at 10 a.m. on Mondays on the south field and at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays on the north field. The teams play games on Tuesdays in June with the Jr. PeeWee team at 6 p.m. and PeeWee/ Midgets at 7 p.m. The teams will play the softball team on...