Warriors win game, 76-56 against Raiders by Ally Eckert The Wakonda Warriors triumphed over the Gayville-Volin Raiders on Tuesday, Dec. 12 with a 76-56 score for the varsity game. The varsity starters were Brandon Parvin, Tyler Moser, Alex Nielson, Brett Logue, and Jason Holoch. Leading in scoring were Moser and … Read Article
Parents: Start saving your money now by Nicole Mosberger Prom is just around the corner with this year's theme of Evening in Paris. It seems like prom keeps getting more expensive as more years go by. Everyone is worried about what tux or dress they pick out, what their hair … Read Article
Gaidelis shares in Swedish tradition by Nicole Mosberger Pearl Gaidelis recently shared a Swedish tradition with her class. In Sweden they celebrate St. Lucia Day on Dec. 13. St. Lucia is a tradition that the oldest daughter in the family dresses in a white dress and wears a wreath with … Read Article
Tornadoes upset Warriors in conference play by Lindsay Nelson The Wakonda Warriors went head to head with the Centerville Tornadoes on Dec. 16 in Tornado territory. Despite the Warriors' tenacious play, the Tornadoes took the game 72-55. The Warriors came out slow, allowing the Tornadoes to score 22 points to … Read Article
Special day well received Appreciation and Santa's coming has long been a tradition in Wakonda at Christmas time. This year a new feature was added. In the spirit of giving and because there was a need for donated blood in this area, the Siouxland Bloodmobile was also present on Saturday, … Read Article
Johnson wins yield contest Charles Johnson of Vermillion recently was awarded a spot in the Hawkeye Hybrids' Championship Yield Club for 2003. The Championship Yield Club program is a yield-based incentive program to reward farmers who achieve high corn yields in their farm fields. The club is open to anyone … Read Article
April's Ag Advice by April Borders Benjamin Franklin said, "The great business of this country is agriculture." These words ring just as true today as they did over 200 years ago. But today, the business of agriculture is as important, if not more important, as the tools used to produce … Read Article
Farrell makes brief big screen appearance It only seems fitting that a movie in which you appear is the main attraction in a local theatre when you come home for Christmas. Karin Farrell, daughter of Jan and David Olson of Vermillion, makes a brief film debut in Mona Lisa Smile, … Read Article
Marek honored by Civil Air Patrol Civil Air Patrol Lieutenant Colonel Michael Marek, of Vermillion, was presented with the organization's Exceptional Service Award on Saturday, Dec. 6. The award, authorized by CAP's North Central Region Commander Colonel Rex E. Glasgow of Cedar Rapids, IA, recognizes Marek's innovative efforts beginning in … Read Article
Helping Child Stars Shine by David Lias Karin Olson Farrell knows how grueling show business can be. The Vermillion native has played in Broadway orchestras, touring with such acclaimed shows as Evita, Carousel, and The King and I. She also knows how tough it can be for a child actor … Read Article
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