Sorted by date Results 1 - 14 of 14
Work on the First Baptist Church continues as workers remove the top level of the church bell tower. Water has been damaging that section of the church for years....
The Edmunds County 4-H Secret Alumni is again being held this year in conjunction with the 2022 Achievement Days. Clues are printed here this week. Look for more clues in the next two issues of the newspaper. Use the clues to determine who the “Secret 4-H Alumni” is. Send or bring your guess to the Extension Office. The “Secret 4-H Alumni” will be announced at the Friday, August 5 program after the 4-H Chicken BBQ. Week 1 Clues are: • I lived on a farm. • I showed livestock. • I was on many judging teams. • I was a camp counselor....
U.S. Senator John Thune was in McPherson and Edmunds County on July 5, 2022. He visited the communities of Eureka, Ipswich, Roscoe, Hosmer, and Bowdle. Thune visited the Agtegra location in Ipswich. While there, Senator Thune visited with employees about the Ipswich community and topics relevant to the 2023 Farm Bill....
All residents of Edmunds County are invited to show their talents at the 2022 Edmunds County Achievement Days Open Class Booth. This year’s theme is “4-H…Where Dreams Come True.” Entries need to be brought to the 4-H Building on Thursday, August 4th by 12:30 p.m. There will be exhibit cards there for you to fill out and attached to your entry. Adults and local youth of all ages are also encouraged to enter items. You can enter any type of project that you have made or created. It will be judged, and ribbons will be awarded. A best of show wi...
The Edmunds County 4-H Achievement Days Premium Sale will be held on Friday, August 5 following the Chicken BBQ. The event will be held in the arena found in the back part of the 4-H Building. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with the Pre 4-H Livestock Show and announcing the Bottle/Bucket Calf winner. The secret alumni will also be announced followed by the premium sale. If you are interested in being a buyer or would like more information on the sale, contact the Edmunds County Extension Office. A list of sellers and the animal being sold...
Some facts and figures on 47 years of July 1. Currently our hottest month is July at an average high of 84° & low 60° 2. 100° temps. during July (34 total): 1st— 8 during 1988 (4 days in a row) 2nd— 6 during 2006 3rd— 4 during 1987 4th— 3 during 1975, 1976, 1977 & 2017. 3. 90° temps. during July 1st— 17 during 1975 2nd— 15 during 2021 (10 days in a row) 3rd— 14 during 1980 4th— 13 during 2012 4. Hottest July 1st— 1988 (Average high of 93°) 2nd— 2006 (Average high of 92°) 3rd— 2017 (Average high of 89°) 4th— 1975, 1980, 1989 & 2002 (Average hig...
The new spillway at Mina Lake couldn’t have been finished at a more opportune time. Just think how many cubic feet of water have already gone over the dam since then. Mr. Parmley would have certainly been impressed! The Dedication of the New Parmley Dam Spillway was scheduled for Saturday, July 16. But that has been rescheduled. Due to the high water level there was a “no wake zone” imposed. That has been cancelled. But many around the lake may still have docks and equipment still under water. So be respectful of them....
Some roads in the county are under water after several thunderstorms left inches of new rain. Precipitation totals for this summer are several inches higher than average amounts....
From the Ipswich Tribune August 2, 1928 edition MAIN STREET'S NEW APPEARANCE Main Street, especially the west side has put on a new appearance the past week. This was all brought about by the use of paint. The Juster Store and the Heiman Pool Hall buildings have each been given a coat of paint, – green is the color. With recent painting of the Engler Hardware Store and the new improvements to the C & C Café that section of Main Street look quite “dolled up.” The Green Lantern has put on a new appearance in the form of a new sign on their...
Wilmer Deibert will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday, July 18. Wilmer grew up on a farm near Herreid. He moved to Ipswich in 1970 and worked for ASCS until his retirement. Fishing, woodworking, making ice cream and having coffee with his friends keep him busy. Wilmer's family includes his wife Bernice (deceased), son Myren (deceased), daughter Kerry (Lynn) Hanish of Badger, Iowa, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Help Wilmer celebrate his 90th birthday. Cards may be sent to...
The Funeral Service for Dean W. Schumacher, 71, Hosmer, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday July 14, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer with Pastor David Peterson and Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery, Hosmer. Dean passed away on Saturday July 9, 2022, at Bowdle Healthcare Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday July 13, 2022, at Leonard-Gramm Funeral Home in Ipswich followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Dean Wade Schumacher was born... Full story
Patty J. Blumhardt, 73, Leola, funeral services were July 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hosmer with Rev. David Peterson officiating. Patty died Friday, July 1, 2022 at her residence in Roscoe. Interment was in the Bethany Cemetery in Hosmer. Patty Jean Blumhardt (Gienger) was born on January 22, 1949 to Reinhold and Martha Gienger. On that day the world was blessed with a little more kindness. Patty was a kind and loving soul to anyone she met. Her main focus was her family, God and service to others. She met Darvin B... Full story
Funeral services for Joan G. Rohrbach, 82, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Roscoe, were 1 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2022 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, with Pastor Heidi Youngquist officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen. Joan died peacefully with family by her side, Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Joan was born April 5, 1940, to Theodore and Martha (Himmerich) Blumhardt in Roscoe. She grew up there and was the third of 11 children. Joan was united in... Full story
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) recently announced the reopening of Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area near Selby. The park had previously been closed after a flood washed out the dam and park entrance road in May of 2018. Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area offers both day use opportunities and camping. Currently, most hiking trails and walking bridges are open, along with a picnic shelter and playground. Work is still ongoing to restore the Hidden Beauty walking bridge, as well as, the 50 amp electrical service to the campsites. The dam and...