Monthly Archives: January 2008

Habitat for Humanity meeting planned Feb. 10 April Jungwirth is a devoted student at The University of South Dakota, pursuing a biology degree. And even though Vermillion isn't her hometown – she hails from Frankfort – she's passionate about helping the community. Jungwirth, who was elected president of the USD … Read Article →

Poetry slam scheduled Jan. 31 The Vermillion Literary Project will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature Lee Ann Roripaugh, professor of English at The U. Roripaugh is … Read Article →

Check It Out Images of America Series Rapid City, a summer playground of America, was founded in 1876 by gold seekers and fueled by a rush to the Black Hills following the Custer Expedition of 1874. When the railroad arrived a decade later, cattlemen replaced the miners and Rapid City … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations Rotary learns parallels of the law and baseball The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Neuharth Center on the campus of USD. President David Hussey opened the meeting, and he also gave the invocation. This was followed by a … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights 1899 We are told that one family in this city, who has recently received over $100.00 from the county for taking care of their own grandchildren, went to Sioux City and spent the whole amount. Now that is what might be called ingratitude with a vengeance, and we … Read Article →

Exchanged vows Elizabeth Rusch, daughter of Lana and Art Rusch of Vermillion, and Shad Richards, son of Karen and Bill Richards of Rapid City exchanged vows on Sept. 15, 2007 in St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Denver, CO. Deacon Guffie Menogan officiated. The bride's attendants were Susan Reff, Matthew Rusch, … Read Article →

W.H. Over Museum to host Smithsonian exhibit The W.H. Over Museum in Vermillion has been selected as the first of six institutions in South Dakota to host the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit "Between Fences." Nancy Hodgson, education coordinator at the W.H. Over, is program director for this exhibit in Vermillion. … Read Article →

Welcome Table meets Feb. 4 The Vermillion Welcome Table meets every Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota St. The Feb. 4 meal will be prepared and served by two USD students groups, Delta Sigma Pi and SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise). the … Read Article →

Vermillion Jaycees host meetings On Friday, Jan.25 the Vermillion Jaycees hosted a "Want More Money" seminar to inform people of the organization and how the Jaycees can help them earn more money. Twenty-two people attended the meeting including representation from the South Dakota Jaycees and United States Jaycees. During the … Read Article →

Come see car driven by Dale Jr. The South Dakota Army National Guard is proud to announce the 88 National Guard car driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be on display for one day in Vermillion. The No 88 Chevy can be seen at the National Guard Armory from 9 … Read Article →