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The Marcus P. Beebe Library is planning an Art Expo during June. Local artists are invited to display their talent at the library from June 1 to 30 during library business hours. Registration is now open and forms are available at the library, city website or library Facebook page. All mediums of art are welcome. The Link to a fillable form is https://forms.gle/ec3cUwyRLSp1WHabA ....
The Edmunds County Food Pantry is now located in the new Edmunds Co. building across from the Courthouse in Ipswich. To schedule a one-on-one appointment with the Pantry Supervisor call and leave your name and phone number with the Sheriff’s Office at 605-426-6262. Your call will be returned within one business day. The Pantry offers a variety of non-perishable foods and numerous non-food items....
The Powell Cemetery clean-up is planned on Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. The rain day will be May 25 at 6 p.m....
The Ipswich Lions Club and Vitalant will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on June 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Holy Cross Hall. The portal is now open to make an appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825....
Across the prairies and fields of South Dakota, shelterbelts play an important role in providing wind protection to farmsteads, fields, livestock, and wildlife. These groves of trees aid in caring for our natural resources by slowing erosion and storing water. Many of the shelterbelts in the area have degraded plant health due to age, disease, and extreme weather conditions. NRCS is encouraging landowners to take an inventory of plant health within the shelterbelts to assess whether action is needed. As a landowner there are options to...
The academic achievements of the best and brightest students from the Class of 2023 were recognized recently at the 33rd Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon. Governor Kristi Noem and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students who were identified as the top one percent of their senior class, from the state's Public, Private and Tribal/BIE schools on Monday April 24, 2023. Students designated as their high school's honoree(s) received a certificate, South...
Ipswich Awards Night is Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the School Theatre. Academic, music and athletic awards will be presented. The event will be live streamed on the school’s YouTube page....
The Ipswich High School and Middle School students presented their Pops Concert on May 4 in the School Theatre. The High School and Middle School bands performed, as well as the Jazz Band and Drum Line. They were directed by Becky Nierman. The High School and Middle School choir presented a combined song, directed by senior Emily Knoll. The High School choir also sang, under the direction of Nate Collins. Small groups and soloists also performed....
The IHS senior band and choir members gathered for a photo after the Pops Concert on May 4 in the School Theatre....
May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week. As part of the observance, the Department of Education is recognizing five outstanding educators as South Dakota’s Regional Teachers of the Year. One of these individuals will be selected as the state Teacher of the Year later this fall. “Teachers do meaningful work. They make a genuine difference in children’s lives,” said Secretary of Education Joseph Graves. “This week gives us an opportunity to celebrate that work. Congratulations to this year’s state Teacher of the Year candidates, and thank you t...
The Ipswich Elementary students presented their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 27. The Kindergarten through fifth grade students presented the musical "On Safari" on April 27. The 4-5 Grade Band and pre-school students also performed during the Spring Concert....
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, May 9, 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, May 12 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. For...
The Richland Church will be hosting their annual CLUBHOUSE Awards Night tonight, May 3. This year-end celebration will take place in the Sanctuary. As well as parents, the community is also invited to attend. A special dessert will be served following the ceremony. Each CLUBHOUSE student will receive a certificate celebrating the activities and lessons that they have been a part of throughout this past year. Students will also be sharing highlights from their year together with the congregation. Special Reading awards and Scripture Memory...
The Middle School and High School Pops Concert and Awards will be Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. The performance is free, and the community is invited to attend....
Ipswich Awards Night is Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the School Theatre....
Ipswich Library patrons can check out a SD state park pass through the new Check Out South Dakota State Parks program. The program is made possible through a partnership between South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and the South Dakota State Library. The Ipswich Public library is the perfect gateway to explore the world around you, a great opportunity to enjoy the natural wonders all over our state. Library patrons can check out a state park pass, free of charge, for up to three days. Come into the library, get your state park pass and...
Ipswich art students entered the State Duck Stamp competition. Audrey Braun was a second place winner. Kamryn Boettcher was a third place winner for her entry. Honorable Mention winners were Kyle Hettich, Nate Bass, Cody Russell, Autumn Braun, Laila Middleton, and Mencia Nunez Perez....
Ipswich art students attended the All Dakota Art Workshop and Exhibition on April 20 at the ARCC in Aberdeen. Schools from North and South Dakota attended the workshop and exhibition. Quincy Olivier won best painting, Marcus Hofer received second place for printmaking, and Laila Middleton received the Rising Star Award....
The Stephanie Miller-Davis Library Summer Reading Grant Program has continued its fourth year supporting summer reading programs in small rural communities in partnership with the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) and the South Dakota State Library (SDSL). The program has now distributed nearly $150,000 to libraries in rural communities across South Dakota. The Marcus P. Beebe Library in Ipswich was one of the 2023 libraries awarded $1,500 to support their summer reading program. Stephanie loved books. She started her legacy by donating...
A large cast presented Sleeping Beauty and the Beast on Friday, April 21 in the School Theater. The play, written by Wade Bradford and produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, featured a variety of characters from fairy tales. The play was directed by Michelle Sihrer....
The Richland Church will be honoring the graduates from several area high schools during their morning worship service this Sunday, April 30. This year, six high school graduates will be honored. Pastor Stephen Duncan will be speaking during the morning worship service at 10:45 a.m. A special prayer time for the graduates will be held at the conclusion of the service. Each graduate will be presented with a gift from the congregation. Gift bags will also be available for each graduate. The Richland Church is located eight miles south and 10...
The Ipswich Elementary School students will perform their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 2:15 and 7:00 p.m., in the Ipswich High School Theater. The Middle School and High School Pops Concert and Awards will be Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. All performances are free, and the community is invited to attend....
The 4-H State Shoot in Ft. Pierre is planned April 28-30. The dates in last week’s newspaper were incorrect Several Edmunds County 4-H Shooting Sports participants qualified for the State Shoot this weekend. BB Gun members are coached by Joe Galbraith, air pistol is coached by Doug Wittmeier, and archery is coached by Jim Kanable. Qualifying for state in BB Gun are Addison Galbraith, Jase Heilman, William Hoyle, Brynlee Rasmussen, Austin Sieh, Grayson Beyers, Hannah Beyers, Lincoln Beyers, Isabella Galbraith, Ashlyn Heilman, Bailey H...
Ipswich art students participated in the Dakota Student Art Workshop and Exhibition on April 19-20 in Aberdeen. The IHS artists had their work on display in the ARCC with other area schools. Ipswich artists who received awards were Quincy Olivier, best painting; Marcus Hofer, second place printmaking; and Laila Middleton was named a Rising Star....
Looking for big laughs and big adventure in a kingdom far, far away? Then look no further than the hysterical Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, written by Wade Bradford, and produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Both timely and timeless, this all-ages comedy follows the valiant quest of the bumbling but good-hearted Prince Charmless as he attempts with all his might to save Princess Rose from the Wicked Faerie and her sleep-induced curse. Along the way,...