Barber to play softball at USD Jamie Barber of Columbus, NE, has signed a national letter of intent to attend The University of South Dakota and participate in the softball program, according to an announcement May 15 by softball head coach Kim Zarling. Barber was a standout for Columbus (NE) … Read Article
Life preserver rule proposed by GF&P The Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission has proposed a rule that will improve the safety of small children while boating, and at the same time will prevent a more restrictive federal rule from taking effect. "As proposed, the new rule would require that … Read Article
Dehner places in 3 events at State Class A tournament By Jim Prosser Missing from the �hoop-la� in the state�s daily newspapers was the performance of Vermillion Tanager Eric Dehner who scored a difficult triple in the long distance runs by placing fifth in the 800M, second in the 3200M, … Read Article
The Bluffs Bulletin Board Calendar of events Tuesday June 4 8:30 a.m. � Senior Mens' Fun League with coffee and rolls during registration. 9:30 a.m. � Shotgun start (approximate) � play "ready golf" 11:30 a.m. � Lunch served (approximate) Noon � Open golf (make your own tee times) Wednesday June … Read Article
Letters to the Editor Thune is chess piece To the editor: Bush's trip to South Dakota a few weeks ago hinted to it, but David Kranz's recent article where he mentioned that about 38 South Dakotans flew out to the White House proves it. John Thune is a chess piece … Read Article
Between the Lines by David Lias Value-added agriculture. The phrase has become as popular as America, motherhood and apple pie among those seeking office in the upcoming June 4 election. Practically every candidate running for every major office in South Dakota has been talking about the importance of agriculture to … Read Article
Bob didn't choose career � it chose him by Bob Karolevitz Somebody once said that you don't choose a writing career. It chooses you! Well, I've often wondered how that happened. Apparently I was chosen. Actually that's not exactly true in my case. I was looking for a soft touch; … Read Article
Flynn hired as superintendent of Akron-Westfield school district Ron Flynn by David Lias Ron Flynn's long association with the Wakonda School District will soon be coming to an end. Flynn was hired Monday as the new superintendent of the Akron-Westfield (IA) School District. He will begin his new duties July … Read Article
Keynote address Sen. Tim Johnson reminded his audience of high school women to always remember the importance of upholding American freedom. Sen. Tim Johnson reminded his audience of high school women to always remember the importance of upholding American freedom. Johnson spoke at the opening ceremonies of the American Legion … Read Article
Hoadley is Toyota Community Scholar Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) rewarded 100 high school seniors with $1.12 million in college scholarships for their commitment to education and community service at an awards banquet May 10 at Louisville, KY. Recipients include Jon Hoadley, Vermillion. The winners, who make up the … Read Article
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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
