As I write this, South Dakotans are waiting for the Gov. Dennis Daugaard to give more specifics on his plans for the state budget. And there�s a chance that he might just make former Gov. Rounds look like a sissy when it comes to slashing spending. It is expected that … Read Article
While holding a public event on Jan. 8, Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, along with a number of her constituents and staff, was shot by a deranged man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy, as well as their families and friends. At this difficult time, our … Read Article
I cannot believe I am now serving my fourth term in Pierre (I�m sure many others are saying the same thing). Time has really gone by so fast. My little girl, Ellen was only 1 when we first entered the capitol and now she is half way through the first … Read Article
JONES The first week of legislative session is complete and the following is my views as to the events of the week. What an experience is was the first day to walk up the 12-foot wide marble steps to the third floor of our State Capitol. I can assure you … Read Article
Rounding the bend as I drove to work the other day, I noticed a twin mattress frozen in its tracks at the bottom of a steep hill. This hill is off-limits to sledding, or so the large red letters on the sign state. That doesn't seem to ward off daredevils, … Read Article
The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Neuharth Center on the campus of USD. President John Prescott opened the meeting, led us in the invocation and recitation of the Rotary 4-Way Test. This was followed by a round of singing, introduction of … Read Article
Mallory Zweber, CNA, Sanford Care Center Vermillion, was selected as the Sanford Vermillion January 2011 PRIDE Employee of the Month. She has been employed here since February 2009. Pictured are Tim Tracy, CEO, Mallory Zweber, January PRIDE Employee of the Month, and Gayle Matzke, assistant DON, Sanford Care Center Vermillion. … Read Article
From the Plain Talk The New Year began on a happy note for Mr. & Mrs. William Michels Jr when they were called by the radio show �Stop the Music.� They identified the tune played on the air as �Love is Just Around the Corner� and received a Westinghouse clothes … Read Article
Tom and Lori Kober, owners of Kober Funeral Home, announce the addition of Erin Feldman and James Bartels to the funeral homes staff. These two wonderful young people will be working at both locations, Vermillion and Elk Point, Lori said. It is a blessing from heaven that we have those … Read Article
Levi James and McKenzie Huska were recognized as the Vermillion High School Students of the Month for December. This award by First Bank & Trust honors those senior students who exemplify excellence in the classroom and in their extra-curricular activities. Levi James Though Levi is a quiet young man, related … Read Article
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By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
