Articles from the October 9, 2019 edition


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  • Consignment store opens in Ipswich

    Oct 9, 2019

    Kids Again Consignment is a new store in Ipswich, located in the ISB Agency/Dakota Insurance Solutions building across from the Subway. The business owner Laura Ptacek said the consignment store features kids' clothes, as well as men's and women's clothes and gently-used toys and baby gear. "This isn't a thrift store," Laura said. "This is a consignment store, where the owner and the consignor each get a percentage of the sales. Only the best-quality items will be accepted. I would rather have...

  • Tour of Kindness stopping here

    Oct 9, 2019

    The Tour of Kindness is coming to Ipswich on Thursday, Oct. 10 in the Ipswich School Theatre. The presentation, sponsored by the Ipswich School and Edmunds Central School, will begin at 8:45 a.m. for pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Then students in grades 6-12 will meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend. Justine Kougl, a rancher from Montana, discusses becoming kind. She has three children. The youngest, Quinn, has Treacher Collins Syndrome creating cranin-facial differences and high medical needs. The...

  • Literacy donation for Tiger Post

    Oct 9, 2019

    Northeastern Literacy Association (NELA) selected the Ipswich Tiger Post as the recipient of their annual donation of literacy materials to benefit young readers, writers, artists and poets. All materials and books were purchased and donated by teacher members. NELA schools include Ipswich, Leola, Frederick, Aberdeen May Overby, Highmore-Harrold, Sunshine Bible, Warner and Webster. NELA is an affiliate of the South Dakota Literacy Association as well as the International Literacy Association....

  • Richland Church hosts Fall Festival

    Oct 9, 2019

    The Richland Church is hosting a Fall Festival for all children on Wednesday, October 16 from 7-8 p.m. All area children are invited to come and enjoy an outdoor carnival in the church parking lot. There will be a nmber of game booths, including a football toss, cake walk, bean bag toss, hole-in-one, hulahoop throw, face painting, and more. Every child will receive a bag to collect candy and prizes throughout the night. There also will be some fall snacks for kids and parents alike. For more information or if you have questions, contact Pastor...

  • School Board receives award

    Oct 9, 2019

    Recently, members of the Ipswich School Board were presented their Silver Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's board recognition program: ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead. ASBSD Executive Director Dr. Wade Pogany presented Ipswich School Board Members their award. They earned the award for their dedicated participation in activities, board development and training and demonstrated leadership at various areas and levels throughout the...

  • Glo Fun Run

    Oct 9, 2019

    A 5K Glo Fun Run/Walk is planned on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ipswich Athletic Complex. Registration is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is requested to guarantee you a T-shirt. The event is sponsored by the Ipswich Jr/Sr Post Prom Committee. Contact Tracy, 605-380-7535 or Cassie (605) 765-4243 for more information....

  • Fiddlin' Around

    -deg|Oct 9, 2019

    I can't believe it! Apparently it has already become that time of the year for rapid and extreme weather changes, in transition from summer to winter. And I still too vividly recall all those late winter storms earlier this calendar year that lasted well into spring. So we will definitely get some really cold air that us and our gardens aren't used to and how much precip. and in what form will accompany the cold front does remain to be seen. And there are still Friday night football games around the area this weekend and that could be...

  • "That Holiday Feeling" show coming to Ipswich

    Oct 9, 2019

    The Ipswich High School Theater will once again be filled with the sounds of Christmas. Mark Gramm of Gramm Funeral Home is bringing the "Sinatra and Company – That Holiday Feeling" show to the theater on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. Sinatra and Company "That Holiday Feeling" is a fun-filled variety holiday show featuring the talents of award winning vocalist Tim Patrick, accomplished singer and producer Colleen Raye and top-notch big band vocalist Debbie O'Keefe, each bringing their o...

  • The Library Remembers When...

    Oct 9, 2019

    From the Ipswich Tribune January 5, 1928 edition TIMELY TOPICS PRESENTED AT LIONS CLUB MEETING Thirty-one Lions were present at the Monday noon day meeting of the Ipswich Lions club at the C & CA Café. After the usual business sessions, some interesting talks were given. President P. D. Selby presented the subject of the advisability of a Smith-Hughes agricultural department in the Ipswich High School. The instructor would act to some extent as a county agent. The question was referred to the educational committee of the club which will take it...

  • Junior S. Hammrich

    Oct 9, 2019

    Mass of Christian Burial for Junior S. Hammrich, 77, of Ipswich was 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ipswich. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Junior was born August 8, 1942 to Carl and Amelia Hammrich (Gross) in Aberdeen. He attended grade school at Holy Cross up through eighth grade. After that he attended freshman year at Ipswich High School and then decided it was time to go to work. He worked at Dehnert Implement and Taylor Implement prior to buying...

  • Marcella Wessel

    Oct 9, 2019

    Memorial service for Marcella Ann Wessel, 80, of Aberdeen was at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Aberdeen. Rev. Kevin Bergeson officiated. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery in June of 2020. Marcella died September 27, 2019 at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. Marcella Ann Wessel was born to Martin and Hannah (Waage) Sandve on September 7, 1939 in Britton. Marcella graduated from Langford High School in 1957. She married Paul Wessel in Aberdee...

  • Thomas Weber

    Oct 9, 2019

    Thomas George Weber, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 27, 2019. Tom fought cancer for the last two plus years. Tom was the strongest and toughest man to battle this disease. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 1 p.m., at P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home, 290 N. Union Road, Manteca, Calif. Tom was born in Aberdeen on April 22, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Katherine Weber, and his brother Dick Weber (Richard). He is...

  • Anthony "Tony" J. Thares

    Oct 9, 2019

    Anthony "Tony" J. Thares, 94, of Ipswich and most recently of Aberdeen, died Friday, October 4, 2019 at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen. Memorial services will be held in the spring at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ipswich. Services with Gramm Funeral Home of Ipswich. Condolences may be left for the family at www.grammfuneralhome.com...

  • Ipswich/EC Tigers and Faulkton Trojans have close battle

    Oct 9, 2019

    Ipswich/Edmunds Central dropped a 36-28 LRC High School football decision in Faulkton last Friday. To say the least, it was close!!! The hosts narrowly led at each respective quarter-ending — 14-6, 28-14 and 28-20 and each team scored eight points in the final stanza. Ipswich/EC utilized three rushing TDs, led by two from Carson Gohl and the other from Carter Heinz. Their other score came via the airwaves from Ethan Gilbert to Kaden Hix covering five yards. The Tigers added two successful conversion plays — Gohl on the ground and Gilbert to Hei...

  • Student Athlete of the Week

    Oct 9, 2019

    HIGH SCHOOL Paige Mehlberg is the Subway Student Athlete of the Week. Paige had an outstanding week both defensively and offensively. Recently defensively Paige tallied nine solo blocks and seven assisted blocks. She has been an integral part of the recent success of the volleyball team. Additionally, her team spirit and great attitude help to keep the Tigers positive and playing together. MIDDLE SCHOOL Kaylin Onken has been chosen as the Subway Student Athlete of the Week. Kaylin is a hard working athlete who has really improved in cross...

  • Student of the Week

    Oct 9, 2019

    HIGH SCHOOL The High School SUBWAY Student of the Week is Jayna Sanborn. Jayna always comes to class prepared with notes and questions over the assigned material. She helps other students in class with notes, as well. In addition, she helped several English II and English III students with their essays by peer editing their work. MIDDLE SCHOOL The Middle School SUBWAY Student of the Week is Jayda Gisi. Jayda comes to class prepared, works hard, takes on leadership roles to make her section better....

  • IHS Cross Country runners compete at Highmore

    Oct 9, 2019

    Ipswich attended a high school cross country invite in Highmore last Saturday hosted by their Action Club. The Tigers ran quite well, narrowly placing second as a team in both the girls' and boys' varsity divisions. Wall, the team to beat at state in the girls' division, according to Ipswich Coach Todd Thorson, edged Ipswich 11 to 15 for the girls' team title, despite Ipswich's Tessa Kilber's 20:54.31 individual win. And Faulkton topped Ipswich 22 to 32 in the boys' varsity standings. "It was a good day for the Tigers, especially considering...