Monthly Archives: August 2009

Johnson honors Vermillion on anniversary U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) recognized Vermillion on the 150th anniversary of its founding this month. Johnson entered a statement in the Congressional Record honoring the community. "Communities like Vermillion are the cornerstone of our state. As someone who has grown up in this part … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Dakota Republican By Cleo Erickson 1923 Miss Florence Ryan was presented with a huge box of candy at the regular meeting of the Law Administration.  Miss Ryan is the only co-ed in the entire Law School and the gift was to do her honor. The … Read Article →

Help update local childcare directory Finding childcare can be a problem for many parents in Clay County and the surrounding area.  To help alleviate this situation, the Clay County Cooperative Extension Service is updating a directory of local childcare providers. If you are currently providing home or center child care … Read Article →

Temporary closure on Cherry Street The Department of Transportation will temporarily close Cherry Street from Dakota Street to Cottage Avenue on Monday, Aug. 10 to install new water main. Traffic will be detoured to Duke Street and Dakota Avenue from Frontage Road. The closure is expected to last one week, … Read Article →