Monthly Archives: November 2008

Johnson Announces Tax Credit for Dakotas America Investment Sioux Falls — U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is proud to announce that Dakotas America, LLC will receive an $80 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation for economic development across North and South Dakota from the U.S. Treasury Department's Community Development … Read Article →

Over 300 children at free flu shot clinics Brave, nervous smiles and star-shaped Sanford stress balls were plentiful at Vermillion Middle and High Schools this month. Gov. Mike Rounds announced in September that the State of South Dakota would offer free flu vaccine for children aged 6 months to 18 … Read Article →

City purchases net gun City of Vermillion Code Enforcement and Animal Control officials held a public demonstration on Nov. 3, of the newly purchased net gun, which is designed to capture a dog without harming the animal.  In addition to members of the Vermillion City Council, representatives of the People … Read Article →

Meckling Livestock 4-H Club wins third place The Meckling Livestock 4-H Club won the third place community float award in the 2008 USD Dakota Days parade. The members brainstormed and came up with a great vision for their float; a huge TV with them playing football inside it to fit … Read Article →

Engaged Jim and Iris Rydell of Vermillion announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Rydell, to Jeremy Adams, son of Tina and Ron Bourquin of Winnemucca, NV and Mark Adams of Pierre, SD.  The bride to be is a 1998 graduate of Vermillion High School and a 2002 graduate of … Read Article →

Construction Update Workers from D&G Concrete Construction Inc. and other contractors completed the following work on the Cherry Street project lat week: • Concrete curb & gutter, paving – North side of Cherry Street. • Traffic switched to south side Cherry Street – Plum Street through Dakota Street. • Sod … Read Article →

NSU rep to visit VHS Northern State University admissions representative Tena Westling, will be visiting Vermillion High School on Friday, Nov. 14 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Westling will be available to speak with students who are considering applying to Northern State University. She will share information and answer … Read Article →

VPL Garden/Yard recognized as wildlife habitat The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized the Vermillion Public Library's garden/yard as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site. The property attracts a variety of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife, while helping to protect the local environment. In order to become certified, a property … Read Article →

Hy-Vee offers free breakfast to veterans Hy-Vee will honor America's vets on Veterans Day with a free breakfast in appreciation of their service to the country. The breakfast is a time of fellowship, sharing and remembering those who served and continue to serve, said Jon Wendel, vice president of marketing. … Read Article →

Tree of Lights fundraiser to enhance services At this time, mammography is the best screening tool for breast cancer. It can find cancers at an early stage, when they are small and most responsive to treatment. Revolutionary full-field Digital Mammography is a technology which enhances breast care with new efficiencies … Read Article →