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The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony in June to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Cy Kaiser. The ceremony was held June 22, 2023, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Aberdeen. The US HWY 12 Bridge south of Lake Mina was dedicated to PFC Kaiser. While serving with the 104th Infantry Division, Kaiser died a hero's death November 21, 1944, when he was killed in action in Germany. Naming bridges in honor of our combat veterans who died while...
The Mina Lake Fireworks display was rescheduled to Friday, July 14. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Wakeside for BINGO, music and prizes. There will be a Flag presentation at 8 p.m. followed by the National Anthem and Snowmobiles on the Water. The Fireworks Extravanganza is set to begin at 10 p.m....
The Edmunds County 4-H Secret Alumni is again being held this year in conjunction with the 2023 Achievement Days. Use the clues to determine who the “Secret 4-H Alumni” is. The “Secret 4-H Alumni” will be announced at the Friday, August 5th program before the premium sale starts. The first clues are printed below. The future clues will be hidden in the July 19 and July 26 editions of the Tribune. • My first projects in 4-H were Arts & Crafts and Baking. • I had siblings in 4-H. • I was on the Beef Bowl Team. Send or bring your guess to the...
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ipswich will be holding its centennial celebration service on July 16 at 4 p.m. at Zion’s worship home located in the Schriver Funeral Home, 720 6th Street in Ipswich. A fellowship meal at the 4-H Building will follow the service. Everyone welcome....
The Roscoe Summer Youth Program is planning a Bike-A-Thon on Tuesday, July 18 at the Roscoe City Park. Check in from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. with riding beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be three riding routes based on the level of the rider, ages 18 and younger. Beware the riders will be on the streets of Roscoe. Registration packets can be picked up at AP Express. Kids do not need to register in advance, but it is recommended. Pre-registered participants receive an event T-shirt and goodie bag. All proceeds go to the Roscoe Summer Youth Program...
The Hosmer Seniors meal is planned at noon on Thursday, July 20 at the Legion. They will be grilling hamburgers, bring a dish to pass. Bingo will follow....
Glacial Lakes Energy LLC is proud to support local communities and projects. Recently, GLE donated $8,500 to the Edmunds County Canine project. This was the final amount needed to complete the project. GLE officials said they were happy to support such a worthy cause....
Dean Schumacher's children Darren and Dawn did the drawing for the Dean Schumacher Memorial Fun Night on July 8 in Hosmer. Lowell Punt of Aberdeen was the winner of the engraved commemorative Henry .45 Rifle donated by the Schumacher family. The other winners were: Emmett Leniham of Pierpont won $500 cash, Mary Adams of Milbank won a one-day guided fishing trip at New Evarts and Arlo Maisch of Mobridge won the Rib Eye Loin. The proceeds went to the Hosmer City Liquor Kitchen Renovation...
The Open Horse Show and Fun Day is part of the 2023 Edmunds County Achievement Days. The activities will begin with registration starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Trail Days Arena on Wednesday, August 2. Events will start at 4 p.m. Riders of all ages are encouraged to come and participate in the numerous fun events planned. Riders under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the arena. You do not need to be in 4-H to participate. We have added a Costume Class this year. The rider and the horse dress up however they want. The participants...
Gibson Publishing has decided to combine our two newspapers that will serve Mina, Ipswich, Roscoe and Hosmer. The cost of printing and mailing the two newspapers has been increasing. The new Edmunds County Tribune will still be the same product, with stories about local residents, sports and legal notices. There will be more opportunities for the local advertisers to reach more customers. — Tena & Dwain Gibson...
by Pastor Zachary Sippert Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ipswich will be holding its centennial celebration service on July 16 at 4 p.m. at Zion's worship home located in the Schriver Funeral Home at 720 6th Street in Ipswich with a fellowship meal at the 4-H Building following the service. Everyone welcome. From the minutes of the Congregation Meetings: "May 27, 1923 Meeting was called to order and the congregation upon motion accepted as their name "Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church". The...
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, July 11, 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, July 14 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 Edmunds County 4-H Achievement Days Premium Sale will be held on Friday, August 4th starting at 3 p.m. Please note the time change from previous years. This event will be held in the arena found in the back part of the 4-H Building. It will begin with the announcement of the Bottle/Bucket Calf winner. The secret alumni will be revealed and the family herdsmanship award will be presented. If you are interested in being a buyer or would like more information on the sale, contact the Edmunds County Extension Office. A list of sellers and the...
The Hosmer Seniors meal is planned at noon on Thursday, July 20 at the Legion. They will be grilling hamburgers, bring a dish to pass. Bingo will follow....
The 2023 Mina Lake Freedom Festival is planned to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. The event will begin on Saturday, July 1 with some exercise. The 5K Run/2 Mile Fun Walk/Kid Run begins at 9 a.m. Registration is at 8 a.m. at the Wakeside. Enjoy the music of the Barstool Prophets at The Crossing Friday night beginning at 9 p.m. There are activities for kids on Monday, July 3, starting with the 11th Annual Kids Fishing for Freedom from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the public boat launch. Fish on shore or in a boat. After...
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announces that nearly 200 cities, counties, and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to combat mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023. These grants have been allocated to support local efforts in controlling mosquito populations and reducing the risk of WNV transmission. Edmunds County 2023 West Nile grant awardees were Ipswich, $3,545; Roscoe, $1,618; and Bowdle, $1,139. Grant recipients were selected based on various factors, including...
Several members attended the baking workshop by Deanne Hoyle and Ava Davis on June 21 at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. They learned the proper way to measure liquid and solid ingredients. They also learned how they would need to display them when entering them at Achievement Days or the State Fair. Each member went home with the bars, cookies, or muffins they made. A fun time was had by all, and everything tasted awesome. This was funded by the Edmunds County 4-H Leaders Assoc...
On July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s tax rate will decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent. The three-tenth percent sales tax decrease was created by House Bill 1137. The state tax rates affected by the changes are: • Sales and use tax; • Excise tax on farm machinery and farm attachment units; • Amusement device tax; and, • Motor vehicle gross receipts tax. HB 1137 includes a sunset clause which repeals the rate reduction effective June 30, 2027....
Tickets are on sale now for the annual 4-H Achievement Days BBQ which will be held on Thursday, August 3 at the 4-H grounds in Ipswich. Please note the date change. BBQ pork sandwiches will be served along with sides and a drink from 5 to 6:45 p.m. The BBQ will be followed by the Thursday evening program which includes the crowning of the 4-H Royalty. Advance tickets are available from any 4-H Member or the Edmunds County Extension Office until Wednesday, July 26. Tickets will also be available at the door. Purchase of a ticket not only buys...
Ipswich School District School Board election on June 20 could not have been any closer. Scott Braun had 87 votes, Todd Hettich had 86 votes and Rhonda Geditz had 73 votes. They did a recount on Wednesday morning with the same results. There were 1,651 voters in the school district....
Farmers Alliance Companies have announced that Amanda Rawden has been appointed to their Agents Council beginning in September 2023. Amanda is a independent insurance agent with John Sieh Agency, Inc. in Ipswich. The agency has been affiliated with Farmers Alliance since 1982, and offers property and casualty insurance for individuals, businesses and farm owners. The Agents Council meets at least twice annually, including one on-site meeting at the Farmers Alliance Home Office in McPherson,...
Ron Bunnell, South Dakota Lions District 5SW District Governor stopped for a visit recently with the Ipswich Lions Club. Bunnell spoke of the goals of Lions International and how all local Lions Clubs can participate and help support those goals. Bunnell stressed the theme "Where there is a need, there's a Lion". He discussed local club goals along with projects and service provided by individual clubs throughout the 5SW District. District Governor Ron and his wife Donna make their home in...
It was a beautiful day for 2023 Trail Days on Saturday, June 17. The evening began with a rodeo and the stands were full. That was followed by a concert. Urbandale Lane performed first, then Priscilla Block had a musical "Block Party." Bulls and Broncs Emily Knoll sang the National Anthem and Auctioneer, Lewis Reuer began the Calcutta. There were eight bull riders and nine saddle bronc riders vying for Ipswich Trail Day Champion. First round bronc riders finished with Lane Hines from Wolsey, in...
The 75th Annual Meeting of the FEM Electric members is Tuesday, June 27 at the Ipswich School. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Business discussed at the meeting includes the election of District 2 and 3 Board members. Members in attendance will be eligible to win $750 in grand prize drawings to be given away. There will be a kids program....
Edmunds County 4-H Achievement Days are quickly approaching. There are several livestock events planned for the three days. The Dog Show will start off the three days at the 4-H Building on Wednesday, August 2 at 8 a.m. The dogs will be judged on agility, rally, obedience, and showmanship. The dog show will be followed by the Cat Show. That afternoon at 4 p.m. will be the Open Horse Show and Fun Day. This event will be held at the Trail Days Arena. The participants will show their talent in barrels, poles, showmanship, boot scramble, and...