Monthly Archives: January 2004

Wakonda students on president's list The President's Academic Honors list for the fall semester at Dakota State University has been announced. Wakonda students named to the list include Nicholas Halverson and Connie Orr. A total of 366 students qualified for the honors list. Highest honors were earned by 200 students … Read Article →

Community Club to meet The Wakonda Community Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Senior Citizen's Center starting at noon. Lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome. A special guest speaker from the U.S. Postal Service will talk about the growing problem of identity theft … Read Article →

Senior Spotlight by Nicole Mosberger "Follow your heart, in the end it will never let you down." Lindsay Lynn Nelson is the daughter of Ron and Cindy Nelson. She also has a brother, Heath, who is 28 and is attending college at USD. Lindsay has lived in the small town … Read Article →

Warriorettes win two basketball games at home by Lindsay Nelson The Warriorettes defeated the Avon Lady Pirates on the Warriorettes' home floor on Jan. 20. The final score at the buzzer was 47-34 in favor of the Warriorettes. The Warriorettes outscored the Lady Pirates the first three quarters, using tenacious … Read Article →

Christmas get-a-ways are great for families by Amber Skjonsberg Another Christmas has come and gone here in Wakonda. Families came from near and far to be with their loved ones but some friendly Wakonda faces weren't here for the holidays. The Johnston family was among those who weren't here to … Read Article →

Warriors finish TVC as consolation champs by Bethany Parvin and Amber Skjonsberg The Tri-Valley Conference boys' basketball tournament paired the Wakonda Warriors against worthy foe Hurley Bulldogs in first round action Thursday, Jan. 15, at Gayville. By the luck of the draw, one of these well-respected teams would be eliminated … Read Article →

Gov. Rounds promotes support groups Gov. Mike Rounds is encouraging South Dakotans to get involved with military support groups all across the state, and the National Guard's Family Readiness Groups (FRG) are offering opportunities to do so. "In 2003, South Dakota mobilized more than 2,500 National Guard and Reserve soldiers … Read Article →

Dakota Life discovers youth in action in S.D. Youth in Action is the theme of the February episode of Dakota Life, debuting Thursday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. on SDPB Television. Encores of February's episode air throughout the month on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 16, at … Read Article →

On Call looks at use of antibiotics Feb. 1 Use of antibiotics is the topic on the Feb. 1 edition of On Call. Producer Lindsey Meyers and Medical Editor Dr. Rick Holm will visit with medical professionals including Physicians Laboratory pathologist Dr. Henry Travers and Sioux Valley family practitioner Dr. … Read Article →

Consumers should watch for e-mail scam Area consumers should watch out for fraudulent e-mail claiming to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a South Dakota State University specialist said. SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Specialist Liz Gorham said FDIC consumer call centers have fielded complaints in recent days from … Read Article →