Monthly Archives: September 2009

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that the University of South Dakota in Vermillion will receive $36,819 from the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program. Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the grant will be used to provide scholarships to deserving students to give them the … Read Article →

Clay County Farm Service Agency employees took part in USDA's "Feds Feed Families" food drive held during August. The seven-member team consisting of Barb Dykstra, Kelly Andersen, Debbie Eilers, Dave Biehl, Sherre Christensen, Keith Zanter and Karla Bird placed fourth in South Dakota for items donated per team member. The … Read Article →

Recently, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will … Read Article →

The Vermillion Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand July 22 to welcome Heartland Smiles, a new dental clinic, to the city's business community. Heartland Smiles is one of the VCDC's newest members.

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that the University of South Dakota's Sanford School of Medicine in Vermillion will receive $149,818 from the Department of Health and Human Services. Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the grant will help fund research and administrative costs at … Read Article →

Fall programs at the Vermillion Public Library have begun.  There are story times available for children from birth through age 5.  Baby Lapsit Story Time is on Thursdays at 10 a.m..  This program involves nursery rhymes, finger plays, movement songs, and board books.  It focuses on early literacy skills and … Read Article →

The founding fathers of the United States on July 4, 1776 not only signed the Declaration of Independence, they pledged to one another their lives, their fortunes and their "sacred honor." This was an act of tremendous courage and commitment seldom equaled in world history. Men from scattered locations in … Read Article →

The University of South Dakota will honor three distinguished alumni with Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days. Recipients will be presented with their awards during the annual alumni banquet at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Muenster University Center. Alumni Achievement Award recipients are recognized for professional achievement, … Read Article →

The topic of the noon International Forum scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at USD is "Is Obama Another Hitler?" Free and open to the public, this debate at Farber Hall includes panelists Law School Professor Mike Myers, a professor at the USD School of Law; Dr. Don Pryce, professor emeritus … Read Article →

The Community Blood Bank bloodmobile will be holding a community blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vermillion High School. Blood donations are in immediate need. When you donate with Community Blood Bank you will benefit the local blood supply. Community members are encouraged … Read Article →