Between the Lines by David Lias I've been feeling really crummy lately. I had attributed it to the outbreak of political candidates in Vermillion. The 10 candidates vying for mayor and four positions on the city council have been working very hard for about the past three months, and one … Read Article
No-carb craze: What's a gal to do? by Bob Karolevitz Phyllis is frustrated! She doesn't know if she can use her pancake flour � because it's white. I could tell right away that she's been reading those no-carb diet pitches, and that's what has her shook up. Being a farmer's … Read Article
Rydell awarded $2,500 scholarship Discover¨ Card is awarding more than $1 million in scholarships to high school juniors as part of the Discover Card Tribute Award¨ Scholarship program. This year marks the 13th year of the Tribute Awards program. Michelle Rydell, Vermillion, is a recipient of a $2,500 scholarship. Since … Read Article
CCYTF board of directors announces 2004 scholarship recipients The Clay County Youth Trust Fund, Inc. board of directors has announced the 2004 scholarship recipients. The Rosie and Vi Venard Scholarship was awarded to Emma Jensen, a graduating Wakonda High School senior. Jensen has been accepted at South Dakota State University … Read Article
Awards Day recognizes VHS students The accomplishments of Vermillion High School students were recognized May 4 at an Awards Day assembly. Awards that were presented and their recipients were: Rawlins Scholarship, Sarah Roetman. John T. Vucurevich Scholarship, Adam Brunick, Colin Eilts. Broadcaster Scholarship, Corianne Bazemore. Girls State, Samantha Brown. Promise … Read Article
Baloun named to Board of Regents Gov. Mike Rounds has appointed Terry Baloun of rural Faulk County and Sioux Falls to the South Dakota Board of Regents, the constitutional governing board for South Dakota's six public universities and two special schools. "Terry has a long and distinguished record of service … Read Article
Students score above average, demonstrate improvement South Dakota students scored above the national average and showed consistent improvement on the Stanford 10 Abbreviated Achievement Test. The test is part of the state's new Dakota STEP assessment, established to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. "This test … Read Article
USD hosts annual Girls State program For the third year running, the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota hosted the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. Designed to teach female high school juniors about civic participation, Girls State took place on the USD campus … Read Article
USD SIFE team reaches top 20 After winning the SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Regional Championships in Minneapolis, MN, The University of South Dakota SIFE Team took a top 20 finish at the Kansas City SIFE USA National Exposition and Job Fair on May 23-25. Out of 600 teams, USD … Read Article
For the Record May 14-20, 2004 Todd Christenson, 721 Cottage St., Vermillion: Failure to make proper stop at stop intersection, $25 plus costs. Jennie Buller, 1031 W. Clark St., #24, Vermillion: Open alcoholic beverage container accessible in vehicle, $50 plus costs. Derrick Lundgren, 447 N. Plum St., Vermillion: Exhibition driving, … 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
