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The City of Ipswich and Stockwell Engineers are planning a public open house on Monday, August 8th, 2022 to present proposed city-wide storm sewer improvements and assessment policy. The display and open house will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ipswich City Office at 122 4th Street. City representatives and staff from Stockwell Engineers will be managing the open house and are available to answer questions, comments, and concerns. Comment cards and notes will be available for attendees to write down comments and give feedback on the...
The temperatures are predicted to soar this week, so the Ipswich City Swimming Pool would be the place to be....
A 53-year-old Redfield man has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash south of Ipswich. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2013 Ford Fusion was northbound on SD Highway 45 when the vehicle rolled into the west ditch and eventually started on fire. Michael Rothacker, Sr., who was the driver and only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. Seatbelt use has not yet been determined. South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only p...
The summer dance students of Ashley Geist Cusick will present a recital for the public on Saturday, August 6, at 7:30 pm in the Ipswich High School Theater. The recital will feature students from Bowdle, Eureka, Hosmer, Hoven, Ipswich, Selby, and Roscoe. Students performing range in age from three to 17 years. Geist-Cusick says, “Our recital is a celebration of the work, focus, and fun that students experience each week in class. It is an honor to bring this creative opportunity to the surrounding areas. I look forward each year, to watching t...
by Tara Beitelspacher Pride of the Prairie Pastor Zack Sippert, 25, is just beginning his career with his first assignment in Bowdle. In addition, he is the pastor serving Zion Lutheran Church in Ipswich. Going into his assignment committee, which took place in April, Pastor Sippert was made aware of his two potential assignments: metropolitan Tacoma, Washington, and right here in rural South Dakota. Both options were quite different then being raised in Eau Claire, Wis., where the population...
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County on two days. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Edmunds County 4-H Building. The Food Pantry will return on Friday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle. Proxy pickups are allowed. Complete the SD Feeding form and give it to your proxy to bring with to the food distribution. Proxy forms are also available with the driver at each distribution. If you have any questions regarding...
“How I Became a Pirate” will be presented by the Storybook Land Theatre on Tour in Ipswich on August 11 at 10 a.m. in the Bandshell. Join Jeremy Jacob and a band of misfit pirates on a musical journey traveling across the seas on the Jolly Roger as together they scour the earth on the lookout for the best place to bury their treasure. Along the way, Jeremy Jacob learns about pirate chores, the pirate code, and some pirate songs, but most importantly, he learns the importance of friendship and teamwork. The fun and exciting musical is based on...
The Edmunds County Service Center in Ipswich is currently closed to visitors because of the pandemic. They continue to work with agricultural producers via phone, email, and other digital tools. Contact them at 605-426-6951 ext. 3 to make an appointment. Visit farmers.gov/coronavirus for the latest information on Service Center status....
Believe it or not — August is indeed Back-to-School Month. But there are lot of other things this month starting with 4-H Achievement Days and the Ipswich Commercial Club’s City-Wide Rummage Sales on Saturday. All you bargain hunters out there have fun. (Maybe you found all you need in Hosmer last week.) You can also get a bite to eat Saturday at the Ipswich U.C.C. sale and lunch. Some of the nearly 30 sales may also have a treat or two. I hear that the WIN baseball team are headed to the 2022 South Dakota American Legion State Class “B...
Summary of 47 months of July that I have recorded Highest recorded temp. - 111° on July 15, 2006 Lowest recorded temp. - 38° on July 2, 2017 Current average high temp.- 84° Current average low temp.- 60° Number of 100 or plus days- 34 (8 of these in 1988 / 6 of these in 2006) Number of 90° days- 307 (17 of these in 1975 / 15 of these in 2021) Hottest July- Average high temp. of 93° in 1988 Most precip. in a month’s time- 1st 10.65 in 1993 2nd 8.67 in 1994 3rd 6.19 in 2011 Most precip. in a day’s time- 1st 5.02 on July 2, 1994 2nd 2.80 on J...
From the Ipswich Tribune March 7, 1929 edition IPSWICH TO HAVE NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY Ipswich is to have a new city library the gift of the heirs of Marcus P. Beebe estate. Construction will begin as soon as the weather permits. The estimated cost of the building is $15,000. It will be located on the north side of the present library building either on the north corner or in the center of the zinnia bed. It will be a 35 by 50 structure with full basement. A ladies rest room and lecture room will be provided in the basement. Native boulders will be...
The Memorial Mass for Francis 'Frank' Kinney, 84, Ipswich, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday August 3, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Ipswich. Father Tim Cone will serve as Celebrant. Burial will be on a later date at Pine Slope Cemetery, Belle Fourche. Frank passed away on Friday July 29, 2022 at his residence in Ipswich. Francis 'Frank' Patrick Kinney was born on June 5, 1938 to Francis and Bernice (Jelkin) Kinney in Lemmon. He grew up and attended school in Lemmon, graduating with the...
John E. Schmitt, age 88, of Denver, Colo., sadly passed away surrounded by loved ones at the hospital on June 10, 2022, from an unexpectant illness. John grew up in Ipswich and was known as 'Big John'. He was on the undefeated football team and graduated from Ipswich High School in 1951. He was a proud retired Ironworker. He taught new ironworkers his trade and enjoyed that sharing of knowledge. He also was a retired Denver Public School bus driver. John was quick with a joke and loved by all...
Eleven Edmunds Central students and two Edmunds Central staff traveled to the Great Lakes July 25-31 as part of a field experience based on a book study of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes. The trip was funded thanks to a NOAA Planet Stewards grant. Throughout the week, students learned about Great Lakes ecology and how aquatic invasive species have changed the Great Lakes. Furthermore, students learned about how their introduction has impacted South Dakota or may impact South Dakota in the...
The W.I.N. Jr. Legion baseball team advanced to the state contest, with a big win over Redfield 22-8. State Class "B" Jr. Baseball Tournament action will take place Aug. 5, 6 and 7 in Clark. W.I.N. plays Lake Norden/Badger at 10 a.m. on Friday. Other teams in the tourney are Lennox, Winner/Colume, Groton, Belle Fourche, Hamlin/Bryant and the host team Clark/Willow Lake. Local team members are Xavier Kadlec and Mac Heinz....