Members of the Vermillion Lions Club work in assembly line fashion to fill sacks with food items for the Vermillion Weekend Backpack Program. Before going to work, the club members heard from John Lushbough, who began this program in January 2009 to help ease hunger among children in the Vermillion … Read Article
Students from the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and American Advertising Federation (AAF) Chapters at the University of South Dakota are organizing a tweet drive as part of the 2011 Holiday Tweet Drive sweeping the world. A tweet drive uses the social media vehicle Twitter as a way … Read Article
High school seniors and college freshmen may now apply for Davis-Bahcall Scholarships and the chance to study next summer at the Sanford Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory in Lead, Princeton University in New Jersey, and overseas – if funding allows. Applications are available on the South Dakota Department of Education's … Read Article
The South Dakota State Historical Society notes that Nov. 27 marks the 100th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Gen. William Henry Harrison Beadle statue in the South Dakota State Capitol. H. Daniel Webster stands next to the clay and plaster model of General William Henry Harrison Beadle, who is … Read Article
Want a warm, fuzzy feeling this holiday season that can be yours for years to come? Adopt a cat or kitten from Heartland Humane Society during the special "$5 Felines," adoption event. "We have learned that you simply cannot put a price tag on love. We are offering this special … Read Article
The South Dakota Board of Education approved two new programs at South Dakota's technical institutes, as well as a facility bonding resolution during a regularly scheduled meeting Monday in Mitchell. Approval of the bonding resolution will allow the technical institutes to proceed with Phase II of the Statewide Facility Plan. … Read Article
Cases Disposed 11/11-17/2011 Michael Williams, 1004 Walnut #7, Yankton; Seat belt violation, $25.00 Michael Williams, 1004 Walnut #7, Yankton; Speed on four-lane in rural areas, $39.00 plus costs Dugan Clay Smith, 1029 Allison St., Vermillion; Open container, $54.00 plus costs Benjamin James Blindert, 25143 439th Ave., Salem; Open container, $54.00 … Read Article
The Clay-Union Foundation matches youth in Clay and Union counties, and is seeking to match several members. In Vermillion, a 14 year old boy would like to find an adult male friend, and a female USD student would like to be friends with a girl 12 to 16 years old. … Read Article
According to one South Dakota teen, "Ethics are important no matter what profession you are in or where you work. Ethics define your character." In large numbers, teens today express a troubling contradiction when it comes to ethics. They admittedly express confidence in feeling prepared to make the right choices … Read Article
University of South Dakota Athletic Director David Sayler announced Tuesday that head football coach Ed Meierkort's contract will not be renewed. The current contract expires June 30, 2012. A committee will be formed immediately to begin a national search for a new head coach, according to Sayler. The move comes … Read Article
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