Monthly Archives: July 2009

Knutson graduates from U. of Iowa The University of Iowa held its spring 2009 commencement ceremonies May 14-17 and June 5, awarding some 4,000 degrees. Among the students from the Vermillion area who received degrees at the UI commencement is Andrew John Knutson, JD.

Chamber Chat Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD  57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com.   This Weeks Happenings! • The Annual July 4 Celebration includes "Fun in the Sun" at the Vermillion Swimming Pool from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., "Eagles Club Annual Duck … Read Article →

Join the Kayla Marie studio audience Teen-aged singing sensation Kayla Marie will tape a concert on Friday, July 10, at 8 p.m. in the South Dakota Public Broadcasting Television studio. Tickets are free, and you can be a member of the studios audience for No Cover, No Minimum. No Cover, … Read Article →

Sarah Anderson will continue at Notre Dame Sarah Anderson graduated from the University of Notre Dame on May 17 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Cum Laude. Sarah was active in University Band. Sarah worked last summer as an intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Chicago, IL. This … Read Article →

Southeast Research Farm tour set for July 8 The South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm tour begins at 3 p.m. July 8. The farm is located at 29974 University Road. To reach the farm from Beresford, drive six miles west on S.D. Highway 46, then three miles south on … Read Article →

Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street Construction Update Work this week: • Grading, gravel base course – east bound ramp Highway 50 bypass. • Removals from Highway 19 to west end of south half. • Concrete paving intersection High Street. • Concrete paving Carr Street west. Planned for next … Read Article →

Will wed Cindy Nelson and Roger Nelson of Vermillion would like to announce the engagement of their son, Ryan Daniel Nelson of  Garrison, ND, to Hilary Renee Berning of Garrison, ND, daughter of Ed and Vicki Berning of Beardsley, MN. Ryan is the grandson of Bill and Shirley Huber of … Read Article →

Celebrate Americaâ�?�?s Day with SDPB Happy Birthday U.S.A.! Join South Dakota Public Broadcasting for A Capitol Fourth extravaganza at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Both SDPB Television and SDPB Radio celebrate with the musical tribute, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC. … Read Article →

Program provides transportation assistance The Rural Office of Community Services in Lake Andes has a program available to provide public transportation assistance to low income individuals and families.  Qualified applicants can receive pre-paid passes for local public transportation for rides to work, day care, school, church, errands or appointments. There … Read Article →

New open records law puts S.D. on par with other states A landmark law that assumes government documents and records in South Dakota are open to the public unless there is a good reason to keep them secret took effect July 1. The new law was approved unanimously by the … Read Article →