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Project Day was held on Wednesday, June 5 at the 4- H Building in Ipswich. Projects were led by Meredith Schumacher of 1918 Dirt Road Décor. Members made Mosaic Pictures, Wood Crosses, Bugs, or Designs out of Cement Pavers. During the fun day the 4-H members were able to choose their projects and use their creativity to make their projects unique. Be sure to come to the 2024 Edmunds County Achievement Days in August to see the finished projects....
Safety Camp was held on Wednesday, May 29, at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. Ninety youth from Edmunds and McPherson Counties had a fun and educational day. Classes were held on electrical safety, water safety, animal safety, lawnmower safety, side by side safety, chemical safety, ATV safety, grain bin entrapment, farm safety, and the Edmunds County Sheriff's Department. Presenters were from FEM, SD Game Fish and Parks, C&B- Roscoe, Edmunds County Sheriff, SD Farmer's Union, Agtegra, Prescription...
Members of the Ipswich Volunteer Fire Department were called to a house fire on Highway 12 in Ipswich on Sunday afternoon, June 2. The firemen were working on a second story window. Traffic was diverted by the Edmunds County Sheriff's Department....
The J.W. Parmley Museum will be having their yearly organization meeting on June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum. They will talk about current projects underway, things planned in the future and any other long term plans people want to present. They will go over current financials and look at filling open board member positions. The Museum organization is seeking additional members interested in helping as a volunteer for open house tours and anyone interested in being part of a governing board. It is always good to have new ideas to keep... Full story
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edmunds County 4-H Building. The Food Pantry will be in Bowdle on Thursday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Proxy pickups are allowed. Complete the SD Feeding form and give it to your proxy to bring with to the food distribution. If you have any questions regarding the form contact the South Dakota Department of Education by calling 605-773-4736....
The building that was used as Hosmer City Hall for many years was torn down last weekend. The building was built in 1930. Bonds were sold for $3,500 to finance part of the new hall. It was used for city meetings, fire department meetings and even wedding receptions and church suppers. Repairs were done in the 1960's to the building. Before it was completely demolished the jail housed in the city hall was moved to a new location....
The IHS Class of 1974 will be gathering for their 50th Class Reunion during Trail Days. The class will be available for a greet and meet on Friday, June 14 at Myran’s Grub & Pub. Anyone wishing to connect with them are invited to stop by from 5 p.m. until closing....
Lunch will be served during Trail Days on Saturday, June 15 at the Fellowship Hall in Ipswich from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roast Beef sandwiches and hot dogs will be served with the extras and dessert. A free-will offering will be taken. Take out orders will be available....
Roscoe is planning a City-Wide Rummage Sale on Saturday, July 13. If you are interested in having a rummage sale that day contact Wendy Hoerner, 605-281-9812....
The Hosmer Seniors will meet for a noon meal on Thursday, June 20 in the Hosmer Legion. Bingo will follow. Members are reminded — it’s time for yearly dues....
The Edmunds Central Fourth Quarter and Second Semester Honor Rolls were released recently. Students on the Honor Rolls are: 4th Quarter A Honor Roll First Grade: Tenley Heyne, Milo Meier, and Isabella Spears Second Grade: Oakley Beyers and Liam Heyne Third Grade: Jack Wesch and Kellan Wollman Fourth Grade: Brooklyn Wollman Fifth Grade: Corbin Beyers, Morgan Rohrbach, Vayda Roth, Declan Schumacher, and Emma Wesch Sixth Grade: Logan Waldner Seventh Grade: Brayden Heyne Eighth Grade: Sophie Kroll and Alyssa Rohrbach Ninth Grade: Kennadi Aman,...
Ipswich High School second semester honor roll has been released. Students on the list are: SENIOR 4.0 and Higher — Jace Alberts Konsor, Hannah Beyers, Luke Beyers, Sam Grabowska, Trevor Heinz, Chet Peterson 3.70-3.99 — Cayden Geier, Karlie Gohl, Xavier Kadlec, Evelyn Tran, Kadyn Weisser Junior 4.0 and Higher — Reaghan Bowers, Shaylee Coisman, Tucker Kadlec, Kathryn Kilber, Sawyer Kirkham, Maxwell Kulesa 3.70-3.99 — Savannah Coisman, Ashlinn Hartwell, Aiden Tindell 3.0-3.69 — Jayda Gisi, Ethan Kukrall, Kaylin Onken, Brooks Osborne, Justin Ro...
The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in all the voting precincts in Edmunds County. The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. local time on the day of the election. Republican voters will elect the District 23 State Senator and two State Representatives. State Senate candidates are Steven Roseland and Mark Lapka. Two of the three candidates for State Representatative will be elected. Candidates are incumbents Scott Moore and James Wangsness. The third candidate, Spencer Gosch, previously was a...
Memorial Day was celebrated in area towns on Monday, May 27. The Hosmer American Legion program was held at 10:30 p.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church and at the Hosmer Veterans Park. Ipswich had a program at the Cemetery at 5 p.m. The Roscoe American Legion program was in the Legion Post at 6 p.m....
The Ipswich Public Library is planning their summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at your Library.” The program is designed for ages 3-12 and is FREE. ALL Programs will start at 3 p.m. and last 45 to 60 minutes. The library is challenging ALL patrons, baby thru grandparents, to read 500 books from June 2 to July 17. They will count all books checked out during the seven weeks and fill out the chart on the door of the library. Teens and adults just need to ask what their summer reading challenge is. The Calendar of Events for the program ar...
The Richland Church will have its annual Vacation Bible School June 10-14, 2024, from 9:30 a.m.. to 1:30 p.m. each day. The theme this year is “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation”. As well as music, crafts, and games, the kids will also be learning about how God is our loving Creator and all the ways He orchestrates His work and saves us. Students will also enjoy an opening celebration, recreation, snacks, crafts, and much more! Bring a sack lunch each day—drinks and a daily snack will be provided. A Bible...
Roscoe Golf Association received a donation from the First State Bank of Roscoe. The funds were used for the purchase of a fairway mower for the Roscoe Golf Course....
Americans will celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Local organizations will celebrate the holiday with programs. HOSMER The Hosmer Legion will host a program at 10:30 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer. The Prairie Harmony Singers will provide musical entertainment. Kathy Schaffer will give the Memorial Day Address. Schaffer was born in Eureka and graduated frem Eureka High School in 1967. She enlisted in the Army in 1968, hoping to join the Air Force, but did not meet the...
Edmunds Central graduation was Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024. Six seniors received their diplomas. Seniors Grant Fischer, Anthony Miller and Krist Sauer spoke. Supt. Kevin Kunz gave the commencement address. The seniors gave pink carnations to their family and friends. Their class colors were pink, mint and white....
The American Legion Department of South Dakota reports that high school boys from across the state of South Dakota will be arriving in Aberdeen on Monday, May 27, 2024, as the 81st annual session of the South Dakota American Legion Boys State will convene on the campus of Northern State University. The program will conclude Friday, May 31. Over 200 high school students who have just completed their junior (or senior year for 2024), will arrive on the NSU campus on May 27 for registration and...
American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State was founded at Mitchell in 1947. From an enrollment of 117 girls in 1947, ALA SD Girls State has grown to its present enrollment of over 400 girls. Kathryn Kilber will represent Ipswich at Girls State, June 3-8, 2024 at USD in Vermillion. She is sponsored by the Ipswich Commercial Club. It is under the sponsorship of South Dakota Department of the American Legion Auxiliary. Back in the depression ridden days of the early 30s, the American...
By: Brooke Higgins, Outreach and Resource Development Coordinator McPherson and Edmunds County Conservation Districts Water serves as a crucial nutrient for livestock. Animal size, diet, productivity, and air temperature determine the quantity of water each animal will need on a regular basis. Low quality water sources can be the difference in extra pounds of gain on calves you intend to sell in the fall, ultimately affecting your operation’s bottom line. Dissolved minerals or solids (commonly called salts) are present in many livestock w...
The Edmunds Central middle school and high school had their Spring Concert and Awards Night on May 14. The concert was directed by the K-12 music instructor Abbigayle Quinn. Ms. Quinn also presented the music awards. Grant Fischer was given the John Philip Sousa Band Award. David Vargason won the National School Choral Award. The EC seniors in the music program were also honored. She also awarded March Band MVP awards to Clark Beyers and Eden Weiland....
Two sets of graduates can be found in this photo taken on May 3, 2024 in Sioux Falls - Carol Pond, Dr. Kristi Pond, Dr. Lillian Schulte and Kristi (Geditz) Schulte. Dr. Pond and Dr. Schulte recently graduated from medical school. They are pictured at the graduation hooding ceremony on May 3 at the Sanford Premiere Center in Sioux Falls. Kristi will be continuing her training as an Obstetrics/Gynecology resident in Toledo, Ohio. Lillian will be completing a Family Medicine Residency in LaCrosse,...
Ipswich Class of 2024 graduated Saturday, May 11. The eighteen seniors were preparing to enter the IHS gym in the photo. Several seniors decorated their motarboard hats. Evelyn Tran and Hailey Usselman were looking to the future when they designed their hats....