Searchers continue efforts to find Vermillion man by David Lias It's been two weeks since Ron Christensen of Vermillion was last seen in his boat on the Missouri River. In that time, searchers � in the air, on the ground and in the water � have remained vigilant, hoping to … Read Article
United Way reaches 86 percent of goal Inspiring! The generosity of our friends, neighbors and businesses in Vermillion and Clay County who care to make a difference in the lives of many and a positive impact in our community through their contributions to the United Way of Vermillion. Inspiring! In … Read Article
In Fine fashion Reid Meierkort and Paige Prosser pause on the stage in the Vermillion High School Auditorium during the grand march, which marked the beginning of the high school's prom activities Saturday, and also gave an enthusiastic audience a chance to see local young people dressed in fine fashion.
Manor governing board takes retreat for info The governing board of the Wakonda Heritage Manor held a retreat on Saturday, April 16 at the Manor. The retreat began at 9:30 a.m. and ended by early afternoon. Facilitator for the retreat was Richard Thompson, a vice president with the Avera system. … Read Article
Senior Spotlight By Bethany Parvin Rick and Cindy Martz are the proud parents of Meghan Gwen Ellefson Martz. She was born June 27, 1986 in Viborg. Meghan has been a very active girl. She�s been involved in basketball four years, volleyball two years, band two years and choir three years. … Read Article
Wakonda all-school musical a success By Bethany Parvin Wakonda's all-school musical was a hit. Friday, April 22, the old gym played host to about 80 dinner theater guests of Wakonda High School's production of The Butler Did it Singing, a play by Tim Kelly. This play was set on a … Read Article
Rounds: Challenge is in finding the money Vermillion Mayor Dan Christopherson greets Gov. Mike Rounds shortly after his airplane landed at the Vermillion airport April 20 afternoon. Charlie Coyote, mascot of the University of South Dakota, USD band members, and local officials also were on hand to greet the governor, … Read Article
Museum's harmonica collection complete � almost By Bob Karolevitz The Alan G. Bates Harmonica Collection at the National Music Museum in Vermillion stirred up lots of memories for me. The former Shrine to Music has thousands of instruments in its treasury ��including Bill Clinton�s saxophone and B.B. King's guitar ��but … Read Article
Editorial We're guessing it depends on how you ask the question. Or who you talk to. The Washington Post reports that "a strong majority of Americans oppose changing the rules to make it easier for Republican leaders to win confirmation of President Bush's court nominees."�Their poll came up with a … Read Article
Obituaries Eleanor I. Christensen Eleanor I. Christensen, 86, of Vermillion, died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermillion. Burial will follow in BluffView Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, … Read Article
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