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Get into the Christmas spirit by joining the Wily Wizards 4-H Club at their annual Christmas at the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony. The lighting ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 9. Hear music by the Ipswich High School Choir while enjoying treats furnished by the club members. After the choir you can browse the three levels of the Courthouse viewing the trees decorated by county businesses and families. If you are not able to make the lighting ceremony you are able to view the trees at your leisure from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday t...
Make plans to visit the new Edmunds County Conservation District (ECCD) office for their open house on November 29, 30, and December 1. ECCD has built a new office space next to the tree shed located at 20 4th Street South, moving from their previous location in the USDA-NRCS building. District Manager, Meshele Townsend, invites the public to visit from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. those days to tour the office, enjoy some refreshments, and visit about the conservation district services. To better...
The Ipswich Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) hosted “Business After Hours!” on November 16 in Agtegra. Development Corporation president Scott Kilber opened the idea session. The IEDC worked with the ICDC to focus on and study the local economy. They made a list of recommendations to build a thriving and resilient local economy. Seven recommendations were made for the IEDC action plan. Kilber said they are looking for volunteers who are interested in one of the recommendations to help on a committee to address the need. The first focus i...
Plans are in full swing for the sixth annual Hometown Holiday Weekend December 8-11 sponsored by the Ipswich Commercial Club. Local businesses and organizations are planning specials and treats for this four-day event. Plans include: • Gingerbread House Contest - open to all ages. Bring your completed display to the Edmunds County Courthouse Community Room by noon on Friday, Dec. 9. • Christmas Decorating Contest - Make Santa happy by turning Ipswich into a Christmas town. Decorate your home or business for the holidays and show off your Chr...
The Edmunds County 4-H Recognition Event was held Tuesday, November 15 at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. The evening started with a potluck supper followed by the awards ceremony. The 4-H members, leaders, and friends of 4-H were honored for their accomplishments and contributions. Bonnie Nehlich, 4-H Youth Program Advisor, welcomed all to the event. 4-H graduation awards were presented to Bryce Beitelspacher, Ty Kadlec, Caleb Johnson, and Austin Rawden. The Meritorious Award was presented to...
ELEMENTARY The Ipswich Public Elementary students will celebrate holidays with their Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 1 in the School Theatre. There will be a matinee performance at 2:15 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. The Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students will perform at the 7 performance only. The students will perform the Christmas musical “It’s Christmas, Carol”. Please join them for a night of holiday music as they celebrate the Christmas Season. MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL Ipswich Middle School and High Schoo...
The 31st Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Dr. Haley Armstrong, director of Bands and Coordinator of Musical Activities at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, is the director for this year’s event. Three Ipswich students, Hannah Beyers, Lawson Santema and Gavin Wollman, have been selected to participate in the Honor Band. The South Dakota North Area Honor Band was created when area b...
Local businesses want to wish “Happy Thanksgiving” to a few lucky winners. The winners of turkeys this week are: Travis Miller at the Ipswich State Bank; Marv Seyer at Gibson Publishing; Pat Geditz at Buffalo Station; Brent Gabler at Burger’s Place; Curtis Sylte at John Sieh Agency; Ann Gauer at ISB Agency; Jerome Schaffner at Agtegra Farm Store and Laura Enez at Ken’s FoodFair....
The Ipswich 2023 Snow Queens were crowned on Saturday, Nov. 12 in the School Theatre. Jailey Hutson, daughter of Jean and Tracy Hutson, was crowned 2023 Miss Ipswich Snow Queen. Gracyn Kadlec was crowned 2023 Junior Miss Ipswich Snow Queen. She is the daughter of Nathan and Deidre Kadlec. Samantha Feldman, the daughter of April Feldman and Rich Lacher, was the senior first runner-up. The junior first runner-up was Charli Rawden, daughter of Amanda and Jeremy Rawden. Charli was also chosen Miss...
More than 64% of Edmunds County voters turned out last week for the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election. County Auditor Keith Schurr was re-elected, receiving 983 votes. Daniel “DJ” Hardison had 688 votes. Micheal J. Geditz was elected District 3 County Commissioner. The District 3 voters elected Geditz with 186 votes over incumbent Jerome Schaffner, 104 votes. District 23 legislators were elected with no competition: State Senator Bryan Breitling and Representatives Scott Moore and James D. Wangsness. The county voters joined South Dakotans in elect...
The Ipswich Veterans Day program was held on Monday, Nov. 14 in the School Theatre. The program had been postponed due to wintry weather on Nov. 11. The IHS band and girls chorus provided musical presentations. Ipswich Girls Staters Ashlyn Weig and Quincy Olivier did readings. Boys Stater and Student Council president Evan Onken did the welcome. Gavin Wollman told about about the history of Veterans Day. Superintendent Trent Osborne spoke on "Greatness Requires Sacrifice." Then he introduced...
The annual Ipswich Community Thanksgiving service is planned on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. in the United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. You are invited to share the Friendly Feast dinner before the service in the UCC Fellowship Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Carry-out will be available. Everyone is welcome to share this free Thanksgiving meal....
The Ipswich 2023 Snow Queen Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Ipswich School Theatre at 7 p.m. Two IHS seniors will be vying the 2023 Miss Ipswich Snow Queen crown. Candidates are Sami Feldman and Jailey Hutson. Ten freshmen are candidates for the Junior Miss Ipswich Snow Queen crown: Natalie Crissman, Madisyn Gellhaus, Marley Guthmiller, Gracyn Kadlec, Josie Knutson, Praise Lange, Alexia Marshall, Charli Rawden, LaVayan Russell, and Darby Yost. 2023 Miss Ipswich and Junior Miss Ips...
Ipswich High School first nine weeks honor roll has been released. Students on the list are: SENIOR 4.0 and Higher — Kamryn Boettcher, Tyler Hettich, Baylee Kulesa, Quincy Olivier, Ashley Ptacek, Turner Thorson, Ashlyn Weig 3.70-3.99 — Ian Beyers, Kaitlyn Bierman, Madison Geditz, Emily Knoll 3.0-3.69 — Carter Geditz, Wesley Kirkham, Evan Onken, Jersey Peschong, Cody Russell, Lawson Santema, Colby Sylte, Gavin Wollman JUNIOR 4.0 and Higher — Hannah Beyers, Sam Grabowska 3.70-3.99 — Jace Alberts Konsor, Trevor Heinz, Chet Peterson 3.0-3.69...
The Ipswich Development Corporation is planning “Business After Hours!!” on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Agtegra office in Ipswich. Local residents are invited to attend to discuss economic development action plan highlights for the community. Development Corporation members want discussion and ideas to improve Ipswich. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome....
The Ipswich School will be hosting a Veteran’s Day program on November 11 at 10 a.m. in the School Theatre. The public is invited to join them and attend the program. The program will also be live-streamed on Youtube (search Ipswich Public School Activities). Following the program, there will be a “21-Gun Salute” by the Ipswich Legion that will take place at the cemetery....
Hands On Health announces expanded services in Roscoe with Sandra Frickson DPT. Sandra has been a therapist in the area for over 25 years working in the Hoven, Bowdle, and Roscoe area. Hands On Health has reopened her site in the former Roscoe Family Care Center location at 206 W Merrill Avenue. Physical therapy services will be provided Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sandra will also be providing services at the Mobridge Hands on Health clinic on Wednesday and Thursday....
The Ipswich Marching Band participated in the South Dakota State University Hobo Days parade on October 29 in Brookings. The Ipswich Band was honored by the Hobo Days committee. The IHS band was named a Class A Outstanding Marching Band. They also honored the IHS Flag Corps, Drum Line and Drum Major....
Ipswich School celebrated Red Ribbon Week the week of Oct. 24, to share an anti-drug message while exploring ways to be active, healthy and drug-free. The students signed a poster 'pledging' to be drug-free. Students enjoyed activities daily to show their support in being drug free including: • Monday - "Our Dreams are too big for Drugs" - wear pajamas • Tuesday - "Hats Off to being Drug Free" - wear a hat • Wednesday - "Catch the Wave to a Drug Free Life" - wear a Hawaiian shirt • Thursda...
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The sample ballots were published in the Oct. 26 Ipswich Tribune and Roscoe-Hosmer Independent. There are two local contests — Edmunds County Auditor and County Commission for District 3. Their profiles can be found in this week’s edition. The polling places are: Precinct #1 votes at the M Station - Mina (Townships: Belle, Clear Lake, Cortlandt, Pembrook, and Richland). Precinct #2 votes at the 4-H Building in Ipswich (City of Ipswich; less residents north of...
There were plenty of Truck or Treat participants on Sunday on Main Street Ipswich. Grandma's Ceramics Shop sought volunteers to share Halloween goodies....
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County on two days. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 8 election day, so the pickup will be by the swimming pool. The Food Pantry will return on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowdle. Proxy pickups are allowed. Complete the SD Feeding form and give it to your proxy to bring with to the food distribution. Proxy forms are also available with the driver at each distribution. Income guidelines...
The Ipswich Lions will host a Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. in Fr. Bormann Hall. To make an appointment contact Jerald Brooks, 605-380-1925 or online at vitalant.org An hour of your time could change someone’s life. Before you roll up your sleeve to help someone else, take care of yourself. Eat a healthy, low-fat meal within two hours of your donation. The day before, eat a salty snack. when you donate blood, you lose about a gram of salt. Hydrate by drinking eight to 16 ounces of non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages one h...
Two candidates are vying for the seat to serve as County Commissioner in the Third District. Candidates Micheal J. Geditz and the incumbent Jerome Schaffner. Only voters in the Third District are eligible to vote in that election: voters in Cleveland, Fountain, Harmony, Ipswich, Kent, Liberty, Powell, Rosette, and Union Townships and those in the northeast section of Ipswich City (North of US Hwy 12 and East of 4th Street). Each candidate answered a few questions: Micheal J. Geditz Family and Background: I am a lifelong resident of Edmunds...
The Pride of the Prairie newspaper in Bowdle sent questions to the candidates for Edmunds County Auditor. The questions and their responses can be seen below. 1. Name 2. Family 3. Work History 4. Past Experiences (clubs, organizations, etc.) How are some other ways you volunteer or help serve the community? 5. What motivated you to want to run? 6. What attributes do you have that you feel are essential for people successful in this position? 7. What is your vision for the future of this position in the county? 8. How do you decide what issue...