Monthly Archives: June 2009

United Kent and Marcella Broyhill, Dakota City, NE are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter  Diane Marie to Andrew John Knutson, son of Richard and Virginia Knutson, Vermillion. The couple was united in marriage March 31 at St. Peter Church in Jefferson with Fr. David Roehrich officiating. Matron … Read Article →

SDSU deanâ�?�?s list announced  The following students have been named to the dean's list for academic excellence during the spring 2009 semester at South Dakota State University.  To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's eight colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at … Read Article →

Day graduates with honors from Augustana Augustana College's 149th Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 24, at the Sioux Falls Arena. Daniel Day from Vermillion, SD, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science & Biology, Summa Cum Laude. The Rev. Larry Peterson gave the commencement address and … Read Article →

Bartel receives D.D.S. from U of M Dr. Amber J. Bartel of Huron, SD, graduated with her D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota Dental School on May 15. She also attended The University of South Dakota in Vermillion and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics in May … Read Article →

Swick receives John R. Williams Award Charles "Chuck" Swick, director of TRIO programs at The University of South Dakota, is the 2009 recipient of the John R. Williams Award. This award, which is presented annually by the Native American Recruitment and Retention Committee, is presented to an individual, staff or … Read Article →

USD Playhouse to present Man of La Mancha The University of South Dakota Playhouse invites audiences "to dream the impossible dream" when it presents the inspirational Broadway classic Man of La Mancha June 12-14 in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in Vermillion, June 19-21 at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux … Read Article →

Theatre Fun Young actors play movement games while rehearsing for the Vermillion Community Theatre production of Treasure Hunt.  Performances are Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 4 at 2 p.m. at the Vermillion High School Theatre.  Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.  Pictured are … Read Article →

Scholarship winners Recipients of the 2009 Civic Council "Salute to Volunteers" scholarships are Shannon Jepsen and Philip Munkvold. These two $250 scholarships are given to students who exhibit citizenship through a spirit of volunteerism at home, at Vermillion High School and in the community.   

Check It Out By Anne Marshall Vermillion Public Library New How-to-Books Business Plans That Work: For Your Small Business; Junk Beautiful: Outdoor Edition, by Sue Whitney; 101 Internet Businesses You Can Start From Home, by Susan Sweeney; Creative Photo Collage, by Marie Browning; Better Homes and Gardens: Additions; Better Homes … Read Article →

New post 9/11 GI Bill takes effect The new GI Bill (Chapter 33), or as many are calling it, the "Post 9/11 GI Bill" is said to be the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. This new GI Bill is … Read Article →