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The Marcus P. Beebe Memorial Library was selected to receive a grant for $1,500.00 from the Midco Foundation. Established in 1987 as the charitable arm of the Midco family of companies, the Midco Foundation provides funding assistance to charitable entities. The Foundation distributes grants twice each year to organizations that advance socially desirable goals in the Midco service area. To date, the Foundation has contributed more than $3.8 million to support the work of non-profit...
Shoppers battled hot temperatures to find their special treasures during the Ipswich City-Wide Rummage Sale on June 29. There were more 20 sales. The annual event is sponsored by the Ipswich Commercial Club....
South Dakota’s Fire Marshal urges people to make sure that fun with fireworks does not turn tragic this July Fourth holiday. For many, the discharge of fireworks is a part of the holiday celebration. But Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says if not handled properly, fireworks can also become deadly. “We see this every year nationwide, somebody getting hurt or being killed because of fireworks,” he said. “Always make sure that if you use fireworks, you do so in a safe manner and follow the local regulations.” Sale of fireworks in South Dakota be...
The Richland Church in Mina will be hosting a Super Sundae Night celebrating 40 Years of Pastoral Ministry on July 7 at 7 p.m. Pastor Ron and Kaye Wickard have served at the Richland Church for 40 years this July 4. Come celebrate this milestone in both the life of their church and in the continued ministry of Pastor Ron and Kaye on July 7 at 7 p.m. at Pastor Jason and Jenny Dignan’s home at 14360 370th Ave., rural Mina....
Ipswich Community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on June 13 at Holy Cross Catholic Church parish center which helped collect a total of 35 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 31 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 28 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on June 13. A total of eight donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor....
Nurseryman and author Eric Bergeson is touring South Dakota in July to promote good gardening, tree planting and fruit growing practices in the harsh conditions and alkaline soils of the northern prairie. Bergeson will speak at the Bandshell in Ipswich on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. “There is great enthusiasm for gardening and planting in South Dakota,” he said, “I look forward to looking around each town and learning, as well as sharing some tips.” Bergeson’s seventh book, “Successf...
Last Saturday was a great day to stay in Ipswich and stay close to an air conditioner. Like Saturday, I'm seeing things weatherwise from time to time that kinda makes you wonder. The climate does seem to be gyrating out of control, giving us wild temperature and precipitation swings, especially for those who live along waterways from a tiny creek to an ocean. Too much of this and not enough of that, bringing either widespread flooding in areas that had never seen that extent or tinder-dry drought conditions. We'll see what the weatherman has...
Donald Jones is celebrating his 90th Birthday on July 3, 2019. Greetings may be sent to him at 13124 358th Ave., Ipswich, SD 57451....
From the Ipswich Tribune Thursday, May 30, 1935 edition WISHES OLD HOME MUCH LUCK Mrs. Robert. J. Burns nee Mamie Cox, recalls much of interest in Life on Prairies and Small Town in Youth to a letter to H. E. Beebe. We publish the letter. My Dear Mr. Beebe: Your letter concerning material relating to pioneer days came this morning. I shall be very glad to have a copy of the Tribune and school picture. Your request for anecdotes of early life in Edmunds County by return mail presents difficulties because such a flood of recollections tumble...
The Edmunds County 4-H Horse Show was held on Wednesday, June 26 at the Yellowstone Trail Complex in Ipswich. The 12 participants were from Edmunds, Campbell, Faulk, Walworth, and Brown counties. Edmunds County participants were Jalyssa Hutson, Jailey Hutson, Quincy Olivier, Jacey Rossow, and Karlie Weisser. Champion Showman from Edmunds County was Junior Jailey Hutson. Participants have the option of going to the State Horse Show in Huron in July. Ribbon results from the events were: Western...
The Joe and Cheryl Vogel home, at 302 Main Street, is the latest Yard of the Week selection. A variety of beautiful flowers in pots and hanging baskets adorn the yard and flower beds surround the house. Solar ornaments add to the beauty of this yard in the evenings. Small statues welcome visitors to their home. A well-maintained vegetable garden in back completes the yard. The Yard of Week is chosen by the Ipswich Flower and Garden Club....