Obituaries Margaret Holt Margaret Marie Holt, age 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004 at her home in Yankton. A memorial lunch was held 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at JoDean's Steak House & Lounge in Yankton. Inurnment was at 12 p.m. Friday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton. No … Read Article
Celebration of life planned An informal celebration of life in memory of Dr. Thomas C. Geary will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Wagner Center, 1110 North Dakota Street in Vermillion. Dr. Geary, who died at 91 on Sept. 11 in Melbourne, FL, was a professor of political … Read Article
For the Record Oct. 8-14, 2004 Abbie Rae Walsh, 800 N. Plum, #324, Vermillion: Possession of alcohol by minor, $50 plus costs. Deana M. Brown, 911 E. Duke, #47, Vermillion: Unauthorized parking in handicapped space, dismissed � motion by prosecutor. Matthew Steven Heeren, 31032 478th Ave., Akron, IA: Speeding other … Read Article
Wakonda School recognized for achievement by Amber Skjonsberg The Wakonda School has been recognized by the state under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2003 and 2004 for its academic achievements. In order to be recognized, each school has to meet its yearly progress goals for two consecutive years … Read Article
Methodist Church dinner is Oct. 31 The Wakonda United Methodist Church will host a pork loin dinner Sunday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church. The menu includes scalloped potatoes, corn, homemade salads and desserts, all for only $6 (under 10, $4). There will also be … Read Article
Students raising funds for activities, uniforms by Amber Skjonsberg Money, money, money is needed to help fund programs at Wakonda School. The juniors are planning for a prom. The cheerleaders need money for new Eagle uniforms, the new Lady Eagle basketball teams need support to attend summer camps. So, get … Read Article
Pioneer Memorial urges annual mammograms October marks the 20th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign that has boosted mammograms, pushed for better treatments and saved lives. The American Cancer Society notes that among women in the U.S., overall deaths from breast cancer dropped steadily during the 1990s. Their study … Read Article
Ministerial group plans food drive Members of the Wakonda community are invited to join the Wakonda Ministerial Association in collecting the following donations for Thanksgiving Blessing Boxes to be put together and delivered on Nov. 20: Canned green beans, canned corn, mushroom soup, French onion topping, potato flakes, boxed stuffing, … Read Article
Eagles reward fans with win For Irene/Wakonda Eagles fans who faced a stiff breeze and chilly temperatures, their long drive to Baltic was rewarded with a 14-6 win over the Bulldogs on Oct. 15. The Eagles' defense was first on the field last Friday. They set the tone for the … Read Article
Insect bite changes Wakonda farmer's life Don Lyso of Wakonda is recovering from West Nile virus, a disease that has changed his life. by Mark Francis A mosquito changed Don Lyso's life. The rural Wakonda farmer can't do the things that he once took for granted. He raised cows and … Read Article
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