Chamber Chat 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: The VCDC is the sponsor for Free Fridays at the National Music Museum throughout the month of May. Wind down after a busy week by … Read Article
By David Lias In case you hadn’t heard, 6-year-old Madison Grimm of Burbank recently won the 2013 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Then, she had the first place award taken away when questions arose about whether she properly followed contest rules. A firestorm (at least in some media circles) ensued. … Read Article
By Paula Damon Don’t read this if you brush your teeth in the shower and don’t let the water run until it’s cold or hot enough. Stop here if you’re recycling water in half-empty water bottles, coolers of melted ice and when it rains. For all of you who have … Read Article
To the editor: The Vermillion School District is losing a very precious jewel at the conclusion of the current school year. Librarian Anne Dunham will be retiring after 17 wonderful years. Ms. Dunham will leave her mark on our school in an abundance of ways: As a quality asset to … Read Article
Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials The Associated Press Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, April 25, 2013 Deadwood should revive history Is Deadwood’s Old West history being overwhelmed by the gaming industry? When voters approved Deadwood gambling in a 1988 referendum, it was with the belief that it would be … Read Article
This year marks the 15th year for the Area Mental Wellness Conference held June 5-6 in Yankton. Register before May 20 to attend the gathering at Mount Marty College to hear from national, regional and local experts in their various fields. Integration of Care with Laura Galbreath, from SAMHS-HRSA Center … Read Article
Attorney General Marty Jackley warned consumers this week to watch for e-mails that claim to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), but are actually scams designed to obtain personal identifying information. Consumers should proceed with caution when visiting websites that either associate themselves with the IRS or have the … Read Article
The University of South Dakota announces that Laurie Becvar, Ed.D, Senior Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, will become president and chief operating officer of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation in July. Becvar, who joined USD in 2004 as Dean of Statewide Educational Services, served in a variety … Read Article
Wal-Mart Vermillion and Community Blood Bank will host a spring community blood drive on Friday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wal-Mart Vermillion. “With the many people busy with spring planting and the late arrival of spring, we have seen a 22 percent decrease in donations. This … Read Article
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By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Al Neuharth is remembered around the world as a legend in the field of journalism … Read Article
VERMILLION – Prominent officials, journalists, colleagues, friends, and others inspired by his vision and legacy will celebrate the life of … Read Article
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 Although “motorcycle” isn’t the thing that comes to mind when most people think of the National … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net One week after her title was revoked, an area 6-year-old was again named winner of the … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net South Dakota’s attorney general has some advice for the recent graduates of the University of South … Read Article
