The campus of the University of South Dakota was abuzz with approximately 175 young musicians last week. Cellists perform at the grand finale concert of the 61st annual Upper Midwest Summer Music Camp Friday, July 13, in Aalfs Auditorium. (Photo by Travis Gulbrandson) That's because it was the site of … Read Article
A third bike trail was added to an existing construction plan at the regular meeting of the Vermillion City Council on Monday. According to city engineer José Dominguez, the original agreement the city made with the state allowed for the construction of two bike trails – one along the Vermillion … Read Article
South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA), in conjunction with KELOLAND Television, is honored to announce that Beryl Kapaun of Salem has been named the "2012 Centenarian of the Year." Beryl celebrated her 113th birthday in June. This recognition is a four-peat for Beryl as she has remained the oldest living … Read Article
A reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in a May burglary. On May 23, a burglary occurred at 509 Linden St. where several jewelry items were stolen. The owner is now offering a $1,000 reward. Detective Crystal Brady said the reward is … Read Article
Friday, July 20 Vermillion Community Theatre presents the Broadway musical, "Annie" on Friday, July 20, Saturday, July 21, and Monday, July 23 at 7 p.m. There will be a matinee on Sunday, July 22 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will be at the Vermillion High School Performing Arts Center. See … Read Article
The South Dakota Board of Education formally endorsed a self-assessment tool based on the South Dakota School Library Guidelines at a regularly scheduled meeting Monday. The South Dakota Library Association and South Dakota State Library Board previously gave it their seal of approval as well. "Emerging 21st century school libraries … Read Article
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com Chamber Business: Business After Hours hosted by Builders Choice (BCI), 1212 N. Norbeck St., is Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 5-7 p.m. Tours of the BCI facility will be given. Please join … Read Article
Farm families that have enjoyed 100 or 125 years of life on the farm or ranch have the opportunity to be honored during the South Dakota State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 30. Century Farms have been recognized at the State Fair since 1984 by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture … Read Article
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D?SD) announced today that Erik Nelson of his Sioux Falls office will hold an Economic Development Outreach Day in Clay County on Wednesday, July 25. Nelson will visit Vermillion and Wakonda. "Many South Dakotans are unable to travel to my offices in Rapid City, Aberdeen or … Read Article
The South Dakota Board of Education has approved an administrative rule change that would delay a requirement that school districts evaluate teachers based on the standards for teaching approved by the board a year ago. The delay will give districts until the 2014-2015 school year to align their evaluation instruments … 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
