$300,000 school opt-out reduction appears likely When the Vermillion School District decided last year to opt-out of the state property's tax freeze by $800,000, it promised that if circumstances permitted, it would look for every opportunity to save money and not ask for that entire amount. It appears the school … Read Article
Five area students receive academic scholarships Sioux Valley Vermillion Medical Center (SVVMC) and Dakota Hospital Association & Foundation recently awarded $4,000 in academic scholarships to area high school students. Heather Walker, a graduate of Vermillion High School, and Genevieve Stalvig, a graduate of Elk Point-Jefferson High School, were each awarded … Read Article
Thune announces grant for USD The University of South Dakota has been awarded a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the Department of Health and Human Services for $378,625 for heart and vascular disease research. "This is exciting news for USD," said Senator John Thune. "The … Read Article
USD to host 2006 South Dakota Youth Congress The University of South Dakota will host the South Dakota Youth Congress on July 26-28, in Vermillion, at the W.O. Farber Center. The 2006 Youth Congress is sponsored by the Center for Civic Participation and Leadership, Chiesman Center for Democracy, The University … Read Article
MMC plans alumni reunion July 7-9 Mount Marty College will host an all-school reunion on July 7-9 for graduates of Sacred Heart School of Nursing, Mount Marty High School, and Mount Marty College. The reunion will kick off with a Friday evening registration and reception. Saturday's events include a breakfast, … Read Article
Impasse declared The Vermillion School Board and the district's teaching staff has agreed to disagree on compensation issues for the 2006-07 school year. "They (the Vermillion Education Association) simply did not accept our last best offer," Vermillion School Board President Tom Craig said. In response, the board declared an impasse … Read Article
Too many critters running wild these days Deer numbers in South Dakota are on the upswing. Anybody who drives a rural road at night can figure that out. But the real proof of the spiraling population is where deer are seen other than along a dark roadside – like foraging … Read Article
Despite donation, lab at Homestake is uncertain Money and timing will play a big role in determining whether the former Homestake Gold Mine at Lead will someday become a world-class underground laboratory. There's a third factor that comes into play, too – one that none of us can do little … Read Article
Missing the litter box is cat-astrophe I've got cats to the right of me; cats on my left. As a matter of fact, there are cats everywhere. We've got cat magazines, cat books and cat pictures galore. Cat conversations interrupt our meals; and, frankly, they even supersede the war on … Read Article
U-14 Stingers play in Rapid City tournament The girls U-14 Vermillion Stingers softball team traveled to Rapid City for a tournament involving teams from several states. The two-day event (held on June 24 and 25) put the Stingers up against three Rapit City teams and a Denver Class A opponent. … 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
