Vermillion named Preserve America Community The Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus Event, on Nov. 9 in Washington, DC, honored 28 communities nationwide with Preserve America status, including Vermillion. The Preserve America award is given to communities that "protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development and encourage … Read Article
Clubs and Organizations Ladies auxiliary meets in December The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Clay Post #3061 was held Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, with President Deloris Gregg presiding. Roll call of officers was taken and recorded. The meeting opened with the opening prayer and Pledge to the flag. … Read Article
Chamber Chat VCDC Membership � We would like to thank all of our 2005 members for their support and partnerships throughout the past year. 2006 membership renewal information is being mailed out at this time. We look forward to working with you all again in the New Year! If you … Read Article
Didja think he'd get through the year without didjas? It's the end of the year, so it seems like a good time to write (or steal) another Didja column. This is the seventh edition of collected bon mots. If I keep it up, it'll be the 38th book for me, … Read Article
Letters Thanks, Vermillion, for the good we have To the editor: Since the announcement of my being a Vermillion Bucks winner was made in the Plain Talk, it seems only appropriate that my "thank you" also appear there. What a fine program to remind our area residents to "shop at … Read Article
Parish looks forward to Tanager girls' basketball season While the team has already achieved a 1-3 record, head girls' basketball coach Jamie Parish is in his fourth year as the girls' leader. His assistants are Lennie Billberg and Leah Bakke. Expected starters are seniors Michelle Olson and Paige Prosser, juniors … Read Article
Four Tanagers go undefeated at Rough Rider Invitational Four Tanager wrestlers went undefeated in the Rough Rider Invitational Dec. 22 in Sioux Falls. In addition to Vermillion High School, West Central, Sioux Falls Lincoln and the host Sioux Falls Roosevelt participated. Vermillions undefeated wrestlers were Tony Hubert at 103, Kyle … Read Article
Looking for safe ice? There is no sure answer People seeking safe ice should look for ice cubes in a freezer or skate on the floor in an indoor hockey/skating rink, because there is no sure answer outdoors. Most simply put, ice is tricky, and just because a lake or … Read Article
$20 million gift to benefit USD med school Residents of�South Dakota�have many blessings to count as they look forward to the New Year. On Dec. 27, hometown philanthropist T. Denny Sanford gave them 20 million more. Gov. Mike Rounds announced a gift of $20 million from Sanford earmarked for The … Read Article
Vermillion residents help promote civic education Four South Dakota high schools traveled to Chamberlain for the state "We the People" competition on Monday, Dec. 5. Spearfish, Tea Area, Colman-Egan and Marion high schools competed in this event, sponsored by the Center for Civic Education and the South Dakota Humanities Council. … 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
