Schaack named president of First National Bank The First National Bank in Vermillion Community Advisory Board has announced the promotion of Tom Schaack to the position of president at the Vermillion bank. "Tom's promotion to the position of president represents our appreciation of Tom's efforts and is an acknowledgement of … Read Article
Bender: La Nina is coming to an end La Nina, associated with previous and current dry conditions, is slowly waning and most likely will not end before late summer, said Al Bender, Extension climatologist at South Dakota State University. This suggests any current precipitation deficits may not be as detrimental … Read Article
Olson to be sentenced June 14 Daren Olson, 23, a former University of South Dakota police officer, will be sentenced June 14 for the Oct. 11 death of his 5-month-old daughter, Jordyn. Sentencing will take place at the Clay County Courthouse at 9 a.m. in front of Circuit Court Judge … Read Article
Fahy named Soldier of Year Chris Fahy by M. Jill Karolevitz Chris Fahy, 24, has been named South Dakota Soldier of the Year/E4 Specialist and below. He was recognized for his achievement April 13 during the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association Conference in Huron. Fahy has been in the … Read Article
Head Start children tour Vermillion recycling center The children and staff from the USD Head Start program, Vermillion Centers, toured the recycling center recently. Each center brought a ball of aluminum foil that they had collected throughout the year. The morning and afternoon sessions of both classes worked together to … Read Article
Under de-construction Kelly O'Connor of O'Connor Construction was busy Monday knocking down the walls of the old police station building, located across the street from the city hall. Kelly O'Connor of O'Connor Construction was busy Monday knocking down the walls of the old police station building, located across the street … Read Article
Area chiropractors attend conference Several area chiropractors recently attended a continuing education conference where they learned to use the latest research available to document the effectiveness of chiropractic health care. Chiropractic physicians licensed in South Dakota must get 20 hours of continuing education every two years. Upon graduation from chiropractic … Read Article
Vermillion Can Do! identifies key issues The Vermillion Can Do! Cultural Planning Project's community assessment and information-gathering process was completed May 16. The project's overall consultant and facilitator, Ruth Brennan of Rapid City, led a meeting with the steering committee at the newly renovated Washington Street Art Center. Information gathered … Read Article
Will wed Carla Clauson, daughter of Ken and Sharon Clauson, Kathryn, ND, and Michael Stone, son of James and Linda Stone, Vermillion, announce their engagement. Carla is employed by US Bank Private Financial Services in Sioux Falls. Michael is a police officer for the city of Sioux Falls. The couple … Read Article
Will celebrate Lester and Beverly Johnson of Wakonda will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 4 at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, rural Vermillion. The event will be hosted by their children. The couple requests no gifts.
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By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
