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Trail Days 2024 was held June 14-16 in Ipswich. The headliner for the concert on Saturday was Chancey Williams with special guest Rowan Grace. The Bulls & Broncs was free for the public at 4 p.m. Saturday began with a parade at 10:30 p.m. with nearly 50 entries. The theme was "Happy Holidays." Saturday afternoon featured activities for everyone with inflatables, Sherwin Linton concerts and games....
Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) will be conducting outreach in the community of Ipswich to assist residents with any issues they may have with federal agencies. Senator Rounds’ staff members will be in the Ipswich City Office, 122 4th Street on Monday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. “South Dakota is filled with many strong communities,” said Rounds. “Our office values feedback from constituents to better understand how legislation impacts our communities and how it can be improved. I encourage you to stop by and vis...
All residents of Edmunds County are invited to show their talents at the 2024 Edmunds County Achievement Days Open Class Booth. This year’s theme is “You Won’t Get BOARD in 4-H!” Entries need to be brought to the 4-H Building on Monday, August 5 by 12:30 p.m. There will be exhibit cards there for you to fill out and attached to your entry. Exhibits cards are available at the Extension Office before then. Adults and local youth of all ages are encouraged to enter items. You can enter any type of project that you have made or created. Items e...
An exhibit of photography profiles “Our Place” — 15 years of Onaka is planned on June 22 and 23. The photography exhibit by Claudia Barondeau Laws will be held June 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and June 23, noon to 4 p.m., in the Onaka Community Hall. Originally from Rapid City, now residing in Salt Lake City, Barondeau Laws has been enamored with Onaka since she was young. Her grandparents were residents until their deaths and her mother grew up there. She started taking photos in Onaka in 2007, wanting to share the essence of this amazing place...
The Edmunds County Horse Show will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at the Trail Days Complex. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The show starts at 9:30 a.m. with showmanship. This will be followed by various riding and timed events. Competitors will be from Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth counties. Registration online is recommended but not required. Contact the Extension Office for more information on registering. Come out and enjoy a morning of entertainment and support the 4-H members....
Twenty-eight Cloverbud 4-H members from Edmunds and McPherson County enjoyed Cloverbud Camp on Wednesday, June 12 at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. This year's camp included a Sponge Garden and several STEM activities. STEM projects included Hover Balloons, Paper Spinners, Exploding Boomerangs, Marshmallow Structures, Slime, and Egg Parachutes. Campers enjoyed BBQ's, chips, and cookies for their lunch. Games throughout the day included Rainbow, Plastic Cup Relay, Balance the Penny on your Nose...
Voter turnout in Edmunds County was less than 24% on June 4, 2024 for Primary Election. District 23 voters elected two House representatives and a Senator. Incumbent Representative Scott Moore was the top vote getter. He and Spencer Gosch were elected by District 23 voters. They were also winners in Edmunds County. (Moore-465, Gosch-315, Wangsness-195) Mark Lapka was the winner in the District 23 State Senate race. He was also the Edmunds County winner with 356 votes. Edmunds County Democrats...
Trail Days 2024 will feature Chancey Williams in concert on Saturday, June 15 at 9 p.m. at the Trail Days arena. Saddle Broncs and Bull Riding will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday. The festivities will begin on Friday, June 14. The Split Rock Country Club golf tournament begins at 12 p.m. The Wily Wizards Amazing Race will have teams heading out at 4:30 p.m. to local businesses. DJ & the Atomics will perform in concert at 9 p.m. Friday. Saturday The Ipswich Flower & Garden Club will have a Pie Social...
The Ipswich U12 Softball team had a car wash on Saturday, June 8 at the Agtegra building. Team members and their parents helped raise funds for plans for traveling to out-of-town events....
Hosmer residents will go to the election polls on Tuesday, June 18. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Hosmer Volunteer Fire Department Hall. There are three candidates for two openings for three-year terms on the Board of Trustees. Candidates are Yvette Rutt, Levi Sowards and DeWayne Sowards. Running unopposed are Eric Grismer, two-year term; Willie Osborne, two-year term; and Laurie Burrer, one-year term. For more information contact Mary Jo Mohr, the Hosmer Finance Officer, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 605-283-2748....
The J.W. Parmley Land Office on Main Street Ipswich will be open on Saturday, June 15 during the Trail Days Parade and the Museum will be open in the afternoon. If you have any interest in being part of the organization, stop by and visit. They recently had their yearly organization meeting on June 10. They discussed current projects underway, things planned in the future and other long-term plans. They are always interested in any new positive suggestions from the community. The Museum organization is seeking additional members interested in...
The 2024 Edmunds County 4-H Achievement Days scheduled is planned on new days this year — Sunday, August 4 through Tuesday, August 6. This year’s theme is “You Won’t get BOARD in 4-H! The three days will begin on Sunday, August 4 with the Cat Show starting at 2 p.m. in the 4-H Building. This will be followed by the Open Horse Show and Fun Day at 4 p.m. at the Trail Days Arena. Monday will start off with the Dog Show at 8 a.m. The Rabbit Show followed by the Poultry Show will start at 8:30 a.m. Members will also enter and get their static...
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....
Roscoe High School 1950’s and 1960’s graduates are invited to gather on Saturday, July 6 in the Arbor Springs Community Center, 1201 8th Ave. NE in Aberdeen at noon. Bring snacks to share and your favorite drink. For more information contact Paul Mardian, 605-290-1450....
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...
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,...