USD ranked among the nation's best Two national publications have rated The University of South Dakota one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education. The Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report both included USD in their annual rankings and both rated it the highest in the state … Read Article
Local schools not on state list by David Lias Vermillion Public Schools received passing grades Friday in meeting the state's requirements in reading and mathematics. The state's first report card under the federal No Child Left Behind Act shows that while most schools are meeting standards for educating a majority … Read Article
VFW hosts scholarship competition The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3061 of Vermillion and its Ladies Auxiliary offers an annual scholarship competition for high school students in the area. The competition is called The Voice of Democracy and is made available to all ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. … Read Article
School Comments by Dr. Robert Mayer Last week's School Comments article mentioned that the Vermillion School District has been experiencing revenue shortfalls due to the loss of students and inadequate state funding. The school board dealt with this problem by making budget cuts and spending its reserve account (fund balance). … Read Article
Obituaries Deb Farris An open memorial service for Deb Farris, 53, wife of Ray Farris, Vermillion, was held Saturday, Aug. 30 at Iverson-Siecke Funeral Home. The daughter of Shirley and Sterling Leikvold, Vermillion, Mrs. Farris died on Aug. 27, 2003 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. She … Read Article
For the Record August 21-27, 2003 Allen J. Hesse, 302 Prospect St., Vermillion: Driving with suspended (not revoked) license, $173 plus costs. Lydia Michels, 25 W. Main St., #205, Vermillion: Speeding on state highway, $35 plus costs. Stephen Havelka, 2035 N. 28th St., Lincoln, NE: Municipal speeding, $57 plus costs. … 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
