Dave Lorenz named USD dean of students Dave Lorenz, a longtime University of South Dakota administrator with more than 25 years of service in higher education student services, has been named dean of students at The University of South Dakota, according to an announcement November 25 by USD President James … Read Article
Clay County 4-H'ers recognized during annual event Four-H members, leaders and friends of 4-H were recognized Sunday, Nov. 22 at the annual Clay County 4-H Recognition Event held at the 4-H Center, Vermillion. Friends of 4-H awards were presented to Scott Fratzke, Mike Waid, DVM, Ann Severson and Mary Waller. … Read Article
Home caregivers to be honored Sponsored by the National Association for Home Care, the month-long celebration will honor the dedicated physicians, nurses, therapists, aides and social workers who work tirelessly to provide high-quality care. Together with patients and their families, these caregivers design individualized health programs that enable disabled, recovering … Read Article
SDPTV presents Winterfest Winterfest '98 is coming Dec. 5-13 on South Dakota Public Television. SDPTV kicks off Winterfest on Dec. 5 with everything ranging from Dr. Laura to Red Green, with Songs of Inspiration and Acoustic Christmas in between. The premier of A South Dakota Acoustic Christmas features the popular … Read Article
DARE REPORT Last week the students were able to meet with high school leaders who do not use drugs. These students serve as "role models" and are looked up to by the younger students. The students learned that not everyone uses drugs. The students also learned that they need to … Read Article
Named to PR team Students have been named to this year's Family and Consumer Sciences Public Relations Team at South Dakota State University. The PR Team members include Jessica Pravecek of Vermillion. A human development and family consumer sciences/psychology major at SDSU, Pravecek is also a member of Psychology Club … Read Article
Manning receives master's degree Navy Lt. j.g. Ryan D. Manning, a 1990 graduate of Vermillion High School, recently received his master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. Manning's graduation from the school, the only naval institution of its kind in the world, has prepared him through advanced professional … Read Article
School Comments By Pat Anderson Classroom Connections is an organization which links the national Middle School Association to middle level classrooms around the world. They have borrowed a checklist from the U.S. Department of Education which is designed to help parents help their child(ren) with homework. I think there is … Read Article
SESDAC working for taxi service SESDAC is working hard to bring convenient taxi service to everyone in Vermillion � not just senior citizens. To acquaint people with the services, Christmas booklets of 5 and 10 ride tickets are available as small Christmas gifts to any neighbors and friends you know … Read Article
Roberts: Need for school funding reform still exists by David Lias In approximately a month, the South Dakota Legislature will once again be in session. If Elaine Roberts, president of the South Dakota Education Association/NEA, had her way, state lawmakers would focus on finding a fairer, more effective way to … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
