Monthly Archives: March 2009

Rounds announces food stamp benefits increase Gov. Mike Rounds has announced that most low-income South Dakota households will receive additional food assistance as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Beginning April 1, the maximum monthly benefit will increase based on household size.  "An unprecedented number of South … Read Article →

State ranks 22nd in certified historic preservation projects South Dakota ranks 22nd in the nation for certified historic preservation projects in the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit program, according to an annual report from the National Park Service. The statistical report and analysis shows that during fiscal year 2008, South Dakota … Read Article →

Pulpit Reflections By Pastor Devon Davoux Cornerstone Church As you sit and read this I want you to think about your future.  I wonder how many would answer yes to any of these statements. 1. Five years from now I want a closer walk with God. 2. Five years from … Read Article →

Johnson announces funding for USD U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that the University of South Dakota will receive a $358,750 federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.  The funding will be used to investigate the causes of heart disease through molecular research. "This grant will … Read Article →

Pasqualucci recipient of USD School of Lawâ�?�?s Outstanding Faculty Award Jo M. Pasqualucci, professor of law, is the 2009 recipient of The University of South Dakota School of Law John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. This is the second time Pasqualucci has been honored with the Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. … Read Article →

Tanager boys basketball squad gains experience By Parker Knox Sportswriter Next year's Vermillion boys basketball team will have to get the job done with two of this past season's statistical leaders due to their graduation. On the other hand, eight of the 12 men on the Tanagers' varsity roster will … Read Article →

Check It Out By Anne Marshall Vermillion Public Library Top Twn Reasons to Support Libraries # 10. Libraries Serve Everyone.  In 2007, there were 3,807,945 visits to libraries in South Dakota. That is 1,300,727 more people than visited Mount Rushmore. # 9. Libraries are places of opportunity. They help people … Read Article →

Vermillion students place in SDSU poetry contest Vermillion high school student Mackenzie Stone and middle school student Sarah Johnson have been honored in the sixth annual Jerome Norgren Poetry Writing Contest at South Dakota State University. Under the direction of English teacher Cindy Heckenlaible, Stone was awarded Honorable Mention for … Read Article →

Vermillion student wins creative writing contest Vermillion middle school student Kelsey Nemec was honored in the Paul Witherington Creative Writing Contest at South Dakota State University. Under the direction of English teacher Suzanne Johnson, Nemec was awarded third place for her piece "A Nightmare." The 2009 Witherington Creative Writing Contest … Read Article →