Life will be sweet on Cherry Street Construction Update Workers from D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. and other contractors completed the following work on the Cherry Street reconstruction project last week: â�?¢ Grading and gravel from Jefferson Street to east end of project. â�?¢ Street light conduit from Jefferson Street to … Read Article
Junior Achievement of Vermillion announces 2008-2009 board officers Junior Achievement of Vermillion is proud to announce that Ric Rasmussen, Rasmussen Motors, and Chris Girard, Headstart, are serving as co-chairs for 2008-2009. Alexis Tracy, Union County stateâ�?�?s attorney office, is the board secretary. Three new board members were recently elected, including: … Read Article
Students from USD assist with flood relief in Iowa Five students from The University of South Dakota traveled to eastern Iowa recently where they spent a weekend in Cedar Falls assisting with cleanup of the flood-damaged community. The students, who departed on July 10 from Vermillion, spent two days working … Read Article
Silver Threads By Crystal McGuire, director Vermillion Senior Services Center In air-conditioned comfort, during a hot summer night in July a barbeque supper was enjoyed by many at the center.�? Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers for serving and assisting with clean up for our event.�? The volunteers included Marcia … Read Article
First computational science and statistics Ph.D. degree awarded at USD commencement The first computational science and statistics Doctorate in the state of South Dakota was awarded when more than 40 doctoral degrees are presented during summer commencement ceremonies at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, July 31. The first … Read Article
Nesselhuf attends legislative conference District 17 State Sen. Ben Nesselhuf spent three days last week in New Orleans, LA as part of his duties as a member of the standing committee on education for the National Conference of State Legislatures. The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization … Read Article
Counties receive communication grants Emergency communication capabilities across South Dakota are getting an upgrade thanks to a Homeland Security grant. The South Dakota Office of Homeland Security announced itâ�?�?s distributing more than $4.8 million to 49 counties throughout the state. The counties will use the grant dollars to purchase interoperable … Read Article
Visitation enforcement task force schedules annual meeting Aug. 12 The Visitation Enforcement Task Force annual meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 9 a.m. in Conference Room #2 of the Kneip building in Pierre. The primary focus of the Aug. 12 meeting will be consideration of grant applications. The … Read Article
Emma Erickson of Gayville is named USTFCCCA Scholar Athlete of the Year The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has named Emma Erickson, of The University of South Dakota, one of five recipients of the Womenâ�?�?s 2008 Division II Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Scholar … Read Article
The Bluffs Bulletin Board Seniors return to three-man teams On July 22, the seniors played the traditional format of three men per team using the late Howard Connorâ�?�?s standard procedure. Scoring ended up in a three-way tie for first place at 37. The best team according to the use of … 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
