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by Leann Fredrickson The Annual Powell Church Service was held on September 15 with many former members and guests present. The Powell Church is located in the Ipswich Pioneer Village. The Powell Church was moved to Ipswich from 12 miles south of Ipswich on the Highway 45 in 1984, 40 years ago. Rev. John Hisel was the speaker. To the delight of those who had attended church in this building, he opened his remarks with a short history of the Powell Church. The Annual Event is hosted by the...
Gala Day Parade winners: THEME: Olympics Elementary 1st place – kindergarten 2nd place – Preschool/ JrK Middle School 1st place – 6th grade 2nd place – 7th grade High School 1st place – 11th grade 2nd place - 9th grade Clubs 1st place – Special Olympics 2nd place – Ipswich Athletic Booster Club Businesses 1st place – Tiger Den/ Century 21 2nd place – NRCS...
The Ipswich Ambulance and Fire Department crews had a practice accident drill last week at the Ipswich Baseball field. The Avera Care Flight helicopter also participated. Ipswich and Edmunds Central students watched as the emergency crews responded to the two-vehicle accident....
New members of the IPSODAK Chapter National Honor Society were recently added at a recent Induction Ceremony in the School Theatre. New members are Audrey Braun, Autumn Braun, Natalie Crissman, Brody Davis, Brianna Geditz, Casey Geditz, Madisyn Gellhaus, Kyle Hettich, Gracyn Kadlec, Josie Knutson, Praise Lange, Nai'a Meidinger, LaVayah Russell, Kingston Sylte, Kaden Weig, and Darby Yost....
Edmunds Central students were welcomed to a new joyful mural in the school this year. The EC PAC had Wild Goat Design paint the mural at the school before the new year began....
Author Dan Gemeinhart worked with EC students on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The author of eight books for young readers was busy at the school. The EC students enjoyed large and small group presentations, a writing workshop, and a read-a-loud from his book The Honest Truth....
This is homecoming week for Ipswich. This year’s theme is Olympics. Coronation was Monday evening. Chosen to reign as Queen and King were Jaydin Stiles and Maxwell Kulesa. 2023 King Chet Peterson was present to crown the new royalty. 2023 Queen Karlie Gohl could not be present. The other 2024 Royalty court members were Reaghan Bowers, Kathryn Kilber, Rylee Kleffman, Nicholas Fuhrmann, Tucker Kadlec and Sawyer Kirkham. Skits were presented by the juniors, seniors and senior parents. The IHS b...
Construction work was scheduled to begin on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, to build a diversion adjacent to U.S. Highway 12 east of Mina over Snake Creek. The contractor will set up signs, strip topsoil, and build the diversion adjacent to the roadway in preparation for a bridge replacement project in 2025. The construction of the diversion will involve trucking material to the site. Traffic will be controlled with signs. The prime contractor on the $10.4 million project is Robert Schroeder Construction, Inc. of Glenwood, MN. The expected completion...
The Hosmer Seniors will meet for a noon meal on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the Hosmer Legion. Bingo will follow....
Summary for August, 2024 Highest recorded temp. for August. 2024: 96° on the 3rd / Record: 106° on Aug. 17, 1976 & Aug. 15, 1988 Average high temp. for August 2024: 80° Average high temp. for 49 months of Aug.: 81° Lowest recorded temp. for August, 2024: 46° on the 9th / Record: 35° on Aug. 22, 1982 Average low temp. for August 2024: 59° Average low temp. for 49 months of August: 57° Number of 100° temp. for August 2024: None / Record: 5 during 1976 & 1988 Number of 90° days for August 2024: 3 / Record: 20 days during 1983 Number of days of r...
The Build Dakota Scholarship Program is thrilled to announce that television personality, author, and advocate for the skilled trades, Mike Rowe, will visit South Dakota at the end of September to celebrate the program's 10th anniversary. Rowe, a strong supporter of vocational education, will join the Build Dakota team and community members in showcasing the Build Dakota Scholarship program’s success. Dana Dykhouse, Chairman of the Build Dakota Scholarship Board, shared his thoughts on Mike Rowe's upcoming visit, “We are honored to welcome Mik...
The Edmunds Central FFA hosted an End of Summer Kick-Off Party on Sunday, Sept. 8 in the Roscoe City Park. A Potluck meal was served. Fun and games were also available in the park....
The skits during 2024 Homecoming Coronation included a IHS Senior Jeopardy game featuring the royalty candidates. Supt. Trent Osborne proved he had a future in TV if he chose to change careers. He was the emcee quizzing the seniors to see if they could identify themselves in questions provided by their parents. The seniors and juniors also had skits. The burning of the "I" was held at the football field after the program....
Edmunds County 4-H Members exhibited over 80 static exhibits at the 2024 South Dakota State Fair in Huron last week. 4-H Members received the following ribbons on their static exhibits: Nate Bass-Home Environment-Mosaic Mountains Wall Hanging, Blue; Horticulture-Jalapeno Peppers, Purple; Sam Bass-Home Environment-Mosaic Mountains Wall Hanging, Blue; Allison Belcher-Hobbies & Collections-K'nex Sailboard, Purple; Visual Arts-Ceramic Calf, Purple; Wyatt Belcher-Hobbies & Collections-K'nex Fire...
Ipswich High School Homecoming Gala Week is September 9 through 13. The 2024 theme chosen by the Student Council is "Olympics." Coronation is Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the School Theatre. Homecoming Royalty candidates are Reaghan Bowers, Kathryn Kilber, Rylee Kleffman, Jaydin Stiles, Nicholas Fuhrmann, Tucker Kadlec, Sawyer Kirkham and Maxwell Kulesa. The Gala Day parade is Friday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in having an entry in the parade should contact Mrs. Gohl at 605-426-657...
Riders on the Whitestone Hill Healing Ride headed north of Ipswich on Sunday, Sept. 1 on their way to the 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 attacked a Native American encampment at Whitestone Hill, killing nearly 400....
by Spencer Cody Edmunds Central Science teacher Twenty-nine teachers from 15 school districts across South Dakota participated in the Honey Production Education Institute Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 and 24 in Roscoe thanks to funding from a Specialty Crop Block grant through the USDA. The attending teachers spent the two days learning about how bees produce honey and wax commercially and the important role honey production plays in our nation's food supply. On Friday the group toured the Adee...
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Edmunds County 4-H Building. 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. For more information contact Lynn Gauer, 605-426-6173 for the Ipswich site. Mobile Food Pantries travel...
The Roscoe Senior Center will host a free Pie and Ice Cream Social on the first Friday of the Month from 3 to 4 p.m. The next social is Friday, Sept. 6 in the Senior Center. An RSVP is requested, but is not required. Call 320-249-4119 or 605-287-4566....
The First Baptist Church of Ipswich will have their Sunday School Kick-off on Sunday, Sept. 8. The theme is “Let the Adventure Begin.” The event begins at 9 a.m. with fun and breakfast. The worship service is at 10 a.m. A garden salad lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m....
The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 35 preliminary engineering Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG) totaling approximately $1.8 million at the commission meeting held in Pierre Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. The goal of the grant process is to enhance the overall condition of critical assets that South Dakotans are dependent upon each and every day. These structures provide the link that drives the interconnectedness of the state’s overall transportation system, while enhancing statewide economic development overall. “Today the South Dak...
Area residents came out on a hot Saturday afternoon to support a benefit for John Meuwissen of Hosmer. He had been injured in is a farm accident. Auctioneer Nick Scarborough sold items in an auction and there was also a silent auction. There was also an auction for your sweet tooth - Ricky's Pink Ladies helped with a pie auction. Pork sandwiches were also served....
Author Dan Gemeinhart will work with Edmunds Central students on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in the school in Roscoe. He is the author of eight books for young readers: Once Upon a Friend (his first picture book), Coyote Lost and Found, the Midnight Children, the Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, the Honest Truth, Some Kind of Courage, Scar Island, and Good Dog. Gemeinhart will spend the day working with all students, K-12. The students will enjoy small group Q&As and small group creative writing...
Members of the Ipswich Lions Club will be offering free vision screening for local school children. Vision screening will be offered in the Ipswich School September 9 and 10 and Wednesday, September 11 screening will be done at Edmunds Central School in Roscoe. Free vision screening will also be offered for children at Deerfield, Pembrook and Plainview Colonies and Boulder Colony in Hosmer. In order for children to be screened, a vision screening form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Screening forms may be obtained by...
The Richland Church will be kicking off their Wednesday Fall Family Night Ministries on Wednesday, September 4 at 7 p.m. There is something for the entire family: CLUBHOUSE for Children aged three through sixth grade, Youth group for students grades 7-12, as well as both a Women’s Study and a Men’s Study. The Clubhouse Fall Kickoff Party will have a variety of inflatables, as well as snacks for kids of all ages. Students will also meet their new class teachers for the year. Richland Youth will also be having their kickoff night that night. Eve...