Holes-in-one at The Bluffs by Jim Prosser There was more than the usual excitement near hole # 5 at The Bluffs during the July 25-29 period. Demonstrating that golf is for all ages, two people recorded aces during separate rounds of golf. Helen Brown, playing the red tee box, used … Read Article
Mandy Koupal receives third national player of the year honor Mandy Koupal, a May graduate of The University of South Dakota, has won her second straight Daktronics, Inc., Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Year honor, according to an announcement July 26 by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of … Read Article
S.D. youth waterfowl season set for Sept. 18-19 Youth waterfowl hunters should note that South Dakota's youth waterfowl season is set for Sept. 18 and 19 this fall. Game, Fish and Parks Assistant Wildlife Director George Vandel said this youth season is a fantastic opportunity for young hunters to get … Read Article
The Bluffs Bulletin Board Senior men shoot fine golf Forty-eight golfers accepted the challenge of a lusty south wind and responded with fine golf. Our winner July 27 was the fine team of Sid Davis, Lloyd Helseth and Tim O'Connor who led the pack with a score of 34. They … Read Article
VAST competes at Snowfox Invitational The Vermillion Area Swim Team was in action July 16-18 at the Snowfox Invitational in Sioux Falls. Meet results Reilly Larsen (6 & under) (3) ��50 Free. Clayton Larsen (9-10) (6) ��50 Breast, (9) ��100 Fly (11) ��50 Free, (15) ��50 Free (16) � 100 … Read Article
Letters City council comments To the editor: Yes it is I. I go for months without saying anything and then something comes up that I feel so strong about that I don't know how to be quiet. Something I should not do is watch the city council meetings, but you … Read Article
Bob helped get the L&C ball rolling by Bob Karolevitz I�ve often wondered how the Lewis and Clark keelboat carried all that stuff for the expedition. I found out at the L&C interpretive center near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers where a replica of the five-ton vessel … Read Article
Zak new human resource director at USD Diane S. Zak is the new director of human resources at The University of South Dakota. She replaces outgoing Director of Human Resources Karon Fuller, who served USD for 35 years before retiring this year. Zak received her bachelor of arts degree in … Read Article
McFadden Hall dedicated July 29 The University of South Dakota's newest housing option for older students was dedicated during a 4 p.m. ceremony on July 29. McFadden Hall, named in honor of Dr. Joseph McFadden, who made remarks during the event, is the newest addition to the USD campus and … Read Article
Distance degree programs accredited by NCA A regional accrediting body has given its stamp of approval to college courses and degrees delivered over distance by South Dakota's public higher education system. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) has notified the South Dakota … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
