Work that brought power to rural S.D. will be celebrated Less than a century ago, trains, planes and automobiles were becoming a part of much of the nation's day-to-day lifestyle. But rural America was seeing little of that progress. Farmhouses were lit by candles; lanterns were a necessity in barns. … Read Article
Financial aid seminar scheduled for Dec. 1 Do you wonder why you never seem to get a leg up on your credit balance? Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Lutheran Social Services will sponsor a financial management seminar on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CCCS … Read Article
Cherry Street given green light The Vermillion City Council ultimately hushed a month's worth of controversy surrounding the Cherry Street reconstruction project by passing a resolution Monday that supports the state Department of Transportation's plans. The DOT needed to know, said City Manager John Prescott, whether Vermillion was "on board" … Read Article
Wakonda Tour of Homes planned Dec. 4 Accompanying the first frosts and chills of winter in many minds is the Wakonda Tour of Homes. This year the tour will be held in the Wakonda area on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The homes included are Marcia Morrison, … Read Article
Wakonda takes the Mix It Up Day challenge Every day people go to their jobs, go to lunch, go back to work and then go home. We don't realize it but it becomes a pattern, yet no one dares to break it. Like at most jobs when people go to … Read Article
New team, new colors and new coach make for a promising season As you all know, it's that time of year again to put away the knee pads and volleyballs and get out the high tops and basketballs. This will be the first year for the I-W girl's basketball team … Read Article
Boys' basketball begins a new era With the first flakes of snow, many people start thinking about blinking lights and Santa Claus, but others see those flakes falling as a sign that the basketball season is about start. This will be the first year that Wakonda and Irene will be … Read Article
Volleyball ends season with loss in districts This year's Irene-Wakonda volleyball season ended at districts. For the first time ever, the Eagles played in the Lennox gym and in a Class "A" Tournament. The blue team was paired with the hosts, Lennox Orioles. The tournament took place Nov. 4. The … Read Article
Voice of Democracy winners named This year's seniors from Wakonda participated in the Annual Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The participants recorded their essays on audio tape. The topic for the year's essay was "How I Demonstrate My Freedoms." There were 36 participants � … Read Article
Heart surgery is On Call topic Heart surgery will be the topic on the Nov. 27 edition of On Call. On Call is a weekly program about health on South Dakota Public Television. The show is broadcast Sundays at 12:30 p.m. "We'll take you inside the surgery room and show … 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
