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Category Archives: News
School board hires new football, gymnastic coaches
By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches in the Vermillion School District in the next school year. Andrew Homan is the district’s new head high school football coach, replacing Gary Culver, who announced his resignation last March … Read Article
Council considers options for local recycling program
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares with Yankton at a special meeting May 6. Although no action was taken, more members were in favor of an option that would have the recyclable items sorted, processed and … Read Article
Passing the torch
VPD seeks grant to provide additional school officer
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another School Resource Officer (SRO). The Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) grants are focused on supporting the hiring of SROs and pay approximately 75 percent of a new position for the … Read Article
Between the Lines: The fastest, most direct route to the truth
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. President Obama seems to be up to his ears in controversy, with questions being raised about the White House handling of the terrorist attack on Benghazi, outrage over revelations that … Read Article
This week’s editorial cartoon
MyStoryYourStory: Her favorite color was green
By Paula Damon This is Mother’s day. My 39th and I’m searching for my mother’s heart, wondering what drove her, what inspired her, what led her on the way to the 59th Mother’s Day she endured before her death in 2005. Mom didn’t linger long, and during the years before … Read Article
Guest Commentary: Infinite variety in South Dakota
By Gov. Dennis Daugaard It has been said that South Dakota is the land of infinite variety. Our weather in the past month has certainly proven that to be true. Fortunately, the description of our variety also extends to South Dakota’s geography. We are home to wide-open grasslands and lakes, … Read Article
South Dakota Editorial Roundup
Excerpts of recent South Dakota editorials The Associated Press Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, May 11, 2013 Use creativity to attract events Visitors to Sioux Falls in the coming months and years will have more hotels to choose from and more entertainment options with Sanford’s new sports complex and the city’s … Read Article
