Check It Out New Adult Biographies Beatrix Potter, the 20th century's most beloved children's writer and illustrator, created books that will forever conjure nature for millions. Although she is a household name around the world, her personal life and her other significant achievements remain largely unknown. Beatrix Potter: A Life … Read Article
Wakonda community Lenten schedule for 2007 now available The Wakonda Ministerial is hosting its annual round-robin Lenten Worship services starting on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Following is this year's schedule: Please note: The two weeknight services start at 7:30 p.m. The five Sunday services start at 7 p.m. with … Read Article
Exchange vows Jocelyn DeGroot and Derrick Brown were married July 29, 2006 at St. Agnes Church in Vermillion, with Fr. Rodney Farke officiating. Honor attendants were Valerie Kazmerzak and Tyler Brown. Attendants were Jennifer DeGroot, Maisie Jo Nelson, Beth Malsom, Laura Keimig, James Clark, Aaron Baedke, Travis Taggart and Jordan … Read Article
Job's Daughters re-institutes Bethel #41 in Vermillion The South Dakota delegation for Job's Daughters International re-instituted Bethel #41 of Vermillion on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Vermillion Masonic Hall. Visitors and supporters from around the state gathered to welcome the newly opened Bethel and support the local youths who participated … Read Article
Get Art Smart! The Annual Genevieve Truran Piano Competition is happening on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at USD's Colton Recital Hall. The USD Theatre Department presents An Experiment with An Air Pump by Shelagh Stephenson on Wednesday, Feb. 21 and Saturday Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Knutson … Read Article
Youth Focus There have been a couple of calls coming into the office about radon so I thought I would share the information with the readers of the Plain Talk. If you would like more information and have access to the Internet check out www.lungusa.org and http://epa.gov. Radon is a … Read Article
Henrickson wins the American Legion Post 132 oratorical contest The Dwight Wood American Legion Post 132 of Springfield hosted the American Legion District 7 Oratorical Contest Jan. 21. This is the 70th year for the American Legion Oratorical Contest. The purpose of the contest is to develop a deeper knowledge … Read Article
Top university theatre students excel at regionals The University of South Dakota's Department of Theatre captured numerous awards at the regional competition of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), Jan. 22-27 in Ames, IA. Approximately 1,200 students, representing 181 colleges from a seven-state region that includes North and … Read Article
USD to host forum on global warming and South Dakota The University of South Dakota will host an International Forum titled, "Global Warming & South Dakota: When will the Missouri dry up?" on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at noon at the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. … Read Article
Walker named USD employee of the month The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that Brenda Walker, secretary and receptionist in the Law School Faculty Suite, was named Career Services Employee of the Month for February. Walker received the award from President James W. Abbott at a gathering … 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
