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It seems that lately when it rains it pours as the old weather adage says! So we will hope it won't rain on anybody's parades next week especially any events that are included in homecomings. And I guess we should mention any area upcoming sports events that still remain to be played in addition to parades. We certainly don't want any more showers or worse yet thunderstorms then. You area football guys are probably still drying out from the previous weekend weather systems. I got a first hand look at the NSU stadium in game conditions....
The Ipswich Lions Club recently provided vision screening for over 630 local school children using the South Dakota Lions Foundation Vision Van. Children from pre-school through high school from Bowdle, Faulkton, Ipswich and Roscoe/Hosmer had their vision checked courtesy of Ipswich Lions club members. Children from area Hutterite Colonies in their respective communities were also screened by Ipswich Lions Club members. All children were screened the second and third weeks in...
Members of the Wily Wizards 4-H Club spent Sunday afternoon at the Aberdeen Humane Society. They spent the time walking dogs, socializing kittens, cleaning kennels and making dog treats. All as a part of the state Community Service Project "Paws for a Cause". The club members who assisted included Nate and Sam Bass; Edie, Brody and Ava Davis; Kathryn and Brady Kilber; Hannah, Lincoln, Grayson and Hazel Beyers; and Emerald Wittmeier....
The Prairie Wanderers Volkssport Club is having a first ever Volks-Walk in Ipswich on Friday September 22. All are invited to join them in the walk around the town of Ipswich. They have two Five Kilometer routes. (3.1 Miles each). You may walk either of the 5K Routes or both with them, your choice. It is a non-competitive event; everyone walks at their own pace for health and socialization. Club members will be available to talk about the history and goals of Volkssporting. If interested, the walk starts at a picnic shelter in the Charles...
Local School District Board members were honored by Associated School Boards of South Dakota with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors school board members for reaching milestone years in their service on their local school board. The completion of the 2022-23 school year marked Todd Hettich’s sixth year serving on the Ipswich School District School Board. The completion of the 2022-23 school year marked Aaron Roth’s sixth year and Toni Bukaske’s sixth year serving on the Edmunds Central School District School Board. “Their years o...
The 2023 Ipsodak National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is planned on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 at 9 a.m. in the Ipswich High School Theater. The public is invited to attend....
By: Abbey Stegenga South Dakota News Watch August 6, 2023 For more than a decade, beekeepers in South Dakota and around the country have been fighting against historically high annual colony loss rates of more than 30%. The continued loss of colonies has the potential to affect roughly 100 different agricultural crops across the country and could raise food prices while decreasing food availability, according to an article from the University of Florida Extension. The state's beekeepers brought...
Steve Roseland announced his candidacy for the South Dakota State Senate for District 23. With nearly 30 years of experience as an elected official, Roseland touts his experience in agriculture and county government as what gives him the opportunity to serve District 23 to the fullest. "District 23 is the heartland of South Dakota, and I want to put years of experience to work for our district in the state Senate," said Roseland. "The legislature needs a proven leader to be an advocate for...
Farmers Union members from across the country gathered in Washington, DC for the 2023 Fall Legislative Fly-In September 11-13, 2023. A group of South Dakota family farmers and ranchers were in D.C. to ensure the Farm Bill includes what they need. "There is no one better to advocate for what family farmers and ranchers need than family farmers and ranchers," explained Doug Sombke, a fourth-generation Conde farmer and the President of South Dakota Farmers Union. South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU)...
The Ipswich Lions Club recently gave a donation to the Edmunds County Sheriff's Department to help support the local K9 drug dog, Tess. Deputy Pete Eng with Tess, and Edmunds County Sheriff Jonathan Waldner accepted the donation from the Ipswich Lions Club President Jerry Brooks ....
There were 37 livestock exhibits representing Edmunds County at the S.D. State Fair. They had several members who were awarded top honors in their division. The honors include: Senior Brady Beitelspacher-Overall Grand Champion Market Beef with his Chianina Steer, Chianina Division Winner, and Charolais Division Winner; Senior Jillian Fischer-Champion Babydoll Ram and Fifth Place Overall Supreme Ram; Senior Charli Rawden-Reserve Champion Mini Hereford; Junior Maggie Holt-Champion Chianina...
Edmunds County 4-H members exhibited over 70 static exhibits at the 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron last week. 4-H Members received the following ribbons on their static exhibits: Nate Bass-Horticulture-Carolina Reaper Hot Peppers-Blue; Sam Bass-Home Environment-Burned Wood Flag-Blue; Allison Belcher-Clothing & Textiles-Tote Bag-Purple; Home Environment-Bar Stool-Purple; Grayson Beyers-Home Environment-Floral Centerpiece-Purple; Visual Arts-Mythology Display Board-Blue; Wood...
The Ipswich Development Corporation will hold their Business After Hours event on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. at Sylte’s office in Ipswich. Come and enjoy a few snacks, hear an update on some community projects and give your input into other projects that the Development Corporation is working on. The business meeting of the Development Corporation will follow at about 8 p.m....
As you prepare for the upcoming holiday season the Roscoe American Legion and the Roscoe Auxiliary members are asking you to think about the veterans who would like to shop for their families. The Christmas gift shops give the veterans a chance to get special gifts for their families and loved ones. New gift items are needed to make this happen. Do not wrap the gifts, but if you would like to include paper and ribbon or gift bags you are welcome to do this also. Gifts are needed for men, women and children. The gifts would be what you would giv...
Check your calendar for the annual Powell Church service at the Pioneer Village in Ipswich, scheduled on Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. A potluck lunch will follow at the UCC Fellowship Hall. See next week’s Tribune for more details....
The Ipswich Subway Invitational Tournament is Saturday, Sept. 16 in the school gyms. Teams in the tournament are Ipswich, Aberdeen Christian, North Central, Langford Area, Kimball/White Lake, Herreid/Selby Area, Milbank and Lemmon. Tournament play begins at 9:30 a.m. Ipswich vs. Aberdeen Christian and North Central vs. Langford will be in the school gyms. Main gym livestream is available at the Ipswich Public School activities YouTube page....
New teachers in Ipswich include Laura Ochsner, Kindergarten. She is also the assistant Volleyball Coach. Her profile follows: Laura Ochsner Teaching Position: Kindergarten Family and Background: I am a college graduate from Northern State University. I graduated in 2023 where I also played volleyball for the Northern Wolves. I attended school at Warner High School. I have four siblings who are all in the farming industry. I followed my mother's footsteps and decided to become a teacher. A specia...
The Hosmer Seniors will meet for a noon meal on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Hosmer Legion. Bingo will follow....
The Hosmer community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on August 31 at the Hosmer Fire Hall which helped collect a total of 35 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 26 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 20 individuals were able to successfully donate. That included five new donors. Eleven donors gave a double donation and four donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. The need for...
Riders, members of the Whitestone Hill Healing Ride, headed north of Ipswich on their way to Leola on Sept. 1. They were part of the Healing Ride on their way to Whitestone Hill State Historical Site near Kulm, N.D. They spent the night in Ipswich on Aug. 31. The Ride commemorates the Sept. 3, 1863 battle when the U.S. Army led by Brigadier General Alfred Sully attacked a Native American encampment at Whitestone Hill....
by Mike Costanzo, PDR Hunt volunteer Bullseye targets are ready for practice rounds at the rifle range. Handicapped-accessible deer stands are set up in Whitetail rich fields. Preparations for the 18th annual all expenses paid PDR deer hunt for disabled adolescents are underway. This year nine special needs hunters will be in Clark September 22-24, enjoying the adventure of an authentic South Dakota big game hunt. The kids may come with hesitant anticipation. But, after a weekend long deer camp with peers of similar circumstance, they leave...
Edmunds Central third graders can now look in their own dictionaries for spelling questions. Elda Hoffer of the Roscoe American Legion Auxiliary presented the dictionaries to the students. Their teacher is Michele Eisenbeisz, who will teach them all about their new books....
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edmunds County 4-H Building. The Food Pantry will be in Bowdle on Friday, Sept. 8 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....
Venture Communications Cooperative announces that $6,000,000 will be paid back to the cooperative members from outstanding capital credit patronage balances. A portion of the total amount returned to members comes from the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2022 allocations. Members who were customers of Venture Communications during those years will be mailed their patronage checks in early September. Patronage checks for amounts less than $100.00 will be applied as a credit to the members monthly Venture bill. Customers who had service with Venture...
The Hosmer Seniors will meet for a noon meal on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Hosmer Legion. Bingo will follow....