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The Annual Powell Church Service was held on September 24 with over 50 in attendance. The church was moved to the Ipswich Pioneer Village 39 years ago. The event was hosted by the Flower and Garden Club of Ipswich. Carl Perry of Aberdeen spoke on "The Good Samaritan" and offered a Prayer. Twelve former church members were present. Bonnie Hodson welcomed everyone with a Bulletin and Glen Hodson and Bob Wagner served as ushers. Patty Kadlec of the Garden Club welcomed everyone. Maureen Howell...
The Ipswich High School Homecoming activities were held last week. The theme was "Traveling with the Tigers." Coronation was held on Thursday, Oct. 5. Karlie Gohl and Chet Peterson were chosen Queen and King. IHS Royalty included Kadyn Weisser, Xavier Kadlec, Trevor Heinz, King Chet, Queen Karlie, Hannah Beyers, Evelyn Tran and Hailey Usselman. The Gala Day parade was Friday afternoon. The parade winners were: Elementary 1st place – Preschool/Jr/K 2nd place – 2nd grade Middle School 1st pla...
Members of the Edmunds Central School District School Board achieved a Bronze Level honor for their board work during the 2022-23 school year. The Edmunds Central School District School Board earned a Bronze Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota’s board recognition program: ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead and honors the work of school boards who strived to enhance their knowledge base for effectively serving students. By participating in ASBSD activities, training opportunities and d...
Preschool screening is Friday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 a.m. at the Edmunds Central School. Any three and four year-olds who haven’t been screened before or anyone with concerns is welcome. Call the school to set up a time....
Members of Court St. Katharine Drexel, #2516, a local court of the national organization Catholic Daughters of the Americas will honor Catholic Daughters on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The Catholic Daughters are one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Catholic Daughter women enjoy each other’s company at meetings, share Catholic spirituality, give generously to local and national charities and work hard for their parishes and communities. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas was formed nearly 120 years a...
The Hosmer Seniors will meet on Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Legion at 2 p.m. Bingo will follow....
Painters gathered in the basement of the Ipswich Library during the "Thrifted Ghost Painting" workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30. Each of the participants used an older artwork to add a few spooky additions. The new painting was ready for Halloween display....
A Pumpkin Patch Fest is planned on October 21 at the Fitz-Patrick Farm south of Ipswich. They invite you to enjoy treats and games. A pumpkin painting and carving station will be set up. The Fitz-Patrick farm is at 14552 358th Ave. Get more information at their Facebook site or call 605-252-2884....
Phase one of the Roscoe Legion Renovation project has been completed with the completion of new flooring behind the bar and the rebuilding of the north bar area. Phases Two and Three will be completed as more funds become available. All the work has been completed by Legion members with a lot of help from community members, along with professional contributions as well. Several fundraising events have been planned with the first being a steak fry on Monday, October 15. See ad in this paper for more information. Also, the yearly Smoker is...
Venture Communications paid gross receipts tax for the year 2022 to schools in the area where Venture serves. Taxes are paid annually in August to the South Dakota Department of Revenue. The state then disburses the taxes to state-funded school districts based on the revenue generated by Venture Communications customers in each school district. Edmunds Central school received $15,489....
The Edmunds Central band was one of the marching bands in the 2023 Gypsy Day parade in Aberdeen Saturday. Several are marching bands helped Northern State University celebrate their homecoming last week....
Members of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church congregation shared their love for their pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month. A flock of sheep gathered on the home of Pastor Tony and Cindy Hansen. A note on the door declared, "Thank EWE for being the BEST PASTOR! Love, Your Flock."...
This is homecoming week for Ipswich. This year's theme is "Traveling with the Tigers." Coronation will be Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Theatre. Royalty candidates are seniors Hannah Beyers, Karlie Gohl, Evelyn Tran, Hailey Usselman, Trevor Heinz, Xavier Kadlec, Chet Peterson and Kadyn Weisser. The burning of the "I" will follow the coronation program. The Gala Day parade is Friday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. Contact Shana Gohl at the school to sign up to have an entry. The Gala Day parade...
The Ipsodak National Honor Society had an induction ceremony on Sept. 28 in the School Theatre. New members are Reaghan Bowers, Shaylee Coisman, Ashlinn Hartwell, Tucker Kadlec, Kathryn Kilber, Sawyer Kirkham and Maxwell Kulesa. Members are selected based on the four pillars of NHS - scholarship, character, leadership, and service. NHS members Sam Grabowska, Jace Alberts-Konsor, Hannah Beyers and Trevor Heinz spoke on those pillars. Ipsodak Chapter president Chet Peterson opened the ceremony....
The Ipswich Tigers Marching Band performed in the Aberdeen Roncalli Marching Festival on Sept. 27 in Aberdeen. The Ipswich band was named the third place group. They were also named the Best Percussion section. Aberdeen Roncalli Marching Cavaliers was the winner of the Festival, followed by Gregory, second; Hoven, fourth; and Warner, fifth. The IHS Tigers Marching Band can be seen marching in the Gala Day parade here Friday afternoon. But they will not be marching in the Gypsy Day parade Saturday. The marching band will perform in Groton on...
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Edmunds County 4-H Building. The Food Pantry will be in Bowdle on Friday, Oct. 13 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....
Preschool screening is Friday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 a.m. at the Edmunds Central School. Any three and four year-old who hasn’t been screened before or anyone with concerns is welcome. Call the school to set up a time....
The Hosmer Seniors will meet on Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Legion at 2 p.m. Bingo will follow....
To its owner, the FFA jacket is a physical reminder of the personal accomplishments achieved through the organization - a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy. This fall, a record number 450 South Dakota FFA members from 84 chapters, will receive their own FFA jackets - carrying forward that long-standing tradition of pride, dignity and honor. Jackets were sponsored by various individuals through the S.D. FFA Foundation program, welcoming new members into the fabric of FFA. FFA members filled out the Blue Jackets...
For over 100 years, South Dakotans of all ages have been loving 4-H! Each year, South Dakota 4-H reaches over 20% of our state's eligible youth with educational programs, activities, and contests to help build the next generation of South Dakota! Nationwide, over 6 million 4-H members participate in the program each year. This year we celebrate the many hearts, dreams, and all the love that make 4-H what it is - the premier youth development organization in the country. Join South Dakota 4-H in sharing your 4-H Love during National 4-H Week...
Members of Court St. Katharine Drexel, #2516, a local court of the national organization Catholic Daughters of the Americas will honor Catholic Daughters on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The Catholic Daughters are one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Catholic Daughter women enjoy each other’s company at meetings, share Catholic spirituality, give generously to local and national charities and work hard for their parishes and communities. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas was formed nearly 120 years a...
Ipswich School Homecoming festivities are planned for October 2-6, 2023. The theme is Traveling with the Tigers. Coronation will be Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Theatre. Royalty candidates are seniors Hannah Beyers, Karlie Gohl, Evelyn Tran, Hailey Usselman, Trevor Heinz, Xavier Kadlec, Chet Peterson and Kadyn Weisser. The burning of the "I" will follow the coronation program. The Gala Day parade is Friday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. Contact Shana Gohl at the school to sign up to have an...
Despite the rainy weather, walkers came from across the country for the Prairie Wanderers Volkssport Club event in Ipswich on Friday, Sept. 22. There were 27 walkers signed in for the Ipswich 5K (3.1 miles). There were two routes around town, starting at the picnic shelter in Charles Collier Memorial Park. Walkers received detailed instructions and a map of each route. Betty "Sam" Vaughn of Brookings, the club's treasurer, said volks-walks began in Germany. Now it is an international sport....
There will be a Cloverbuds 4-H Club Open House on Sunday, October 1 at the 4-H Building in Ipswich starting at 4 p.m. Leader Sarah Perrion will meet with the parents to come up with a monthly date and time to hold meetings. This is an informational meeting to help parents decide if Cloverbuds is right for their child. Cloverbuds is open to youth ages 5-7 as of January 1, 2024. This group does fun activities, explores different topic areas, promotes creativity, has hands on active learning, and teaches how to work as a team. Parents need to...
Have an old painting in the basement or attic collecting dust? If it is of little value, you could use it to enhance your Halloween decor. Attend the free Thrifted Ghost Painting workshop in the Ipswich Library on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m. Give that old art a new spooky look....