Monthly Archives: April 1999

Immunization rate up in state South Dakota is making real progress in childhood immunization, Governor Janklow told parents at the Westside WIC Clinic. Janklow visited the site for National Infant Immunization Week, April 18-24, an annual effort to increase awareness of the need for early vaccination of children. Janklow told … Read Article →

Courtroom improvements in store by David Lias The courtroom located on the third floor of the Clay County Courthouse will soon be receiving a spruce-up. The Clay County Commission agreed Tuesday to place new carpeting in the room. Two local businesses presented bids for the project. The commission awarded the … Read Article →

Officials don't want to see repeat of Columbine here by David Lias More "profiling" of students. The use of only one entrance and exit in a building. Beefing up police presence. These are just a few of the steps that likely will be put in place at Columbine High School … Read Article →

Steps approved for funding high school building project by David Lias Now that voters in the Vermillion School District have spoken, the school board is responding. The board approved a resolution to issue $3.2 million general obligation bonds at its meeting Monday to fund construction after nearly 70 percent of … Read Article →

USD Upward Bound offers Summer Food Service program The University of South Dakota Upward Bound and National Youth Sports Program announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program this summer. Meals and/or snacks will be served to all enrolled children at no additional charge, at the commons Dining Hall … Read Article →

Board adopts rules for meeting behavior by David Lias People who attend meetings of the Vermillion School Board in the future needn�t worry about the proper etiquette for giving feedback to the governing body. The board agreed Monday to adopt a set of rules that spells out what behavior is … Read Article →

Dry summer still predicted The old saying, "don't judge a book by its cover" can be applied to this year's growing season, said Al Bender, state climatologist at South Dakota State University. Although South Dakota has experienced rather wet conditions during April, Bender is sticking with his dry summer forecast. … Read Article →

Two to be honored at USD commencement Meredith Auld Brokaw, a 1962 graduate of The University of South Dakota, and former U.S. Senator James Abdnor will be honored at the spring commencement at USD Saturday, May 8. Commencement will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the DakotaDome. Brokaw, 58, of New … Read Article →