Dry conditions reduce Missouri River flows Dry conditions across much of the Missouri River basin showed no signs of improving in September. Runoff above Sioux City, IA, was only 65 percent of normal. "Releases from Gavins Point Dam were set as high as 31,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) during … Read Article
Larson elected to NASACT committee Vernon L. Larson, state auditor of South Dakota, was recently elected to serve on the executive committee of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT) as second vice president. Larson will be replacing J.D. Williams, former controller of Idaho, who ,left state … Read Article
SDAPV receives funds for feasibility study The South Dakota Ag Producers Ventures (SDAPV) will receive $154,800 from the Value-Added Ag Subfund to study the feasibility of an integrated lamb and veal slaughtering and processing company in South Dakota, Chris Braendlin, commissioner, Governor's Office of Economic Development, announced Oct. 21. "The … Read Article
Johnson: South Dakota has unique clout on Capitol Hill Sen. Tim Johnson returned to his hometown Sunday and addressed an audience of nearly 200 people at the Eagle's Club in Vermillion. by David Lias Sen. Tim Johnson put his usual quiet demeanor on hold at times Sunday, as he addressed … Read Article
Chestnut Street meetings scheduled by David Lias Chestnut Street will be the topic of two public meetings scheduled next week at the Vermillion Public Library. The meetings will be held at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and 9:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Vermillion Public Library. Mayor Roger Kozak will provide … Read Article
United Way launches 2002 volunteer search United Way of Vermillion is initiating its search for the 2002 Vermillion Volunteer of the Year. Last year United Way of Vermillion established an annual Vermillion Volunteer of the Year Award to be presented at the Vermillion Development Company/Vermillion Chamber of Commerce banquet each … Read Article
According to Coyote is coming to USD Nov. 12 The Mixed Blood Theatre of Minneapolis, MN, will present its wildly entertaining play According to Coyote at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in Old Main's Farber Hall on The University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion. A collection of American … Read Article
Apri's Ag Advice by April Borders Soil testing is one of the most important crop production practices that we can do. It is especially important after a drought year. By doing deep nitrate-N soil testing a producer will be able to tell what the level of carryover nitrogen is after … Read Article
Red Cross holds informational meeting The Sioux Empire American Red Cross is headquartered in Sioux Falls with Disaster Action Teams expanding into the six county jurisdiction, including Clay County. The American Red Cross will be holding an informational meeting for persons interested in volunteering with the Clay County Disaster Action … Read Article
St. Agnes youth plan taco feast The St. Agnes Youth Group is having its 14th annual Taco Feast Fund Raiser Sunday evening, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Agnes gym. This is an all you can eat meal. Admission is adults $5, children $3, and 6 … 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
