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Montrose voters to choose Mayor in June 17 election

JON GARRETT Montrose Mayoral Election Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Residents of Montrose will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to elect the city’s next mayor.Voting will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Montrose Community Center, the...

Election for the Davison-Hanson Ambulance District Board is set

Meet the Candidates Hanson County voters head to the polls Tuesday Owen Reitzel | Editor Voters on April 22 overwhelmingly approved the formation of a new Davison-Hanson Ambulance District, with 95% voting in favor. Now, they’ll return to the polls on Tuesday, June...

Salem student awarded $2,000 powerline scholarship

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is proud to announce that Trystan Traupel of Salem, South Dakota, has been selected as a recipient of the MRES Powerline/Lineworker Scholarship. Traupel will receive $2,000 to support his studies in the electrical lineworker...

Canistota Memorial Day Service

ONDROZECK SPEAKS AT MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE Evie Buehner Ondrozeck, wife of Vietnam veteran Larry Ondrozeck was among the speakers at Canistota’s Memorial Day service this year. PERSIAN GULF VETERAN SPEAKS AT SERVICE Persian Gulf veteran Mona Weins Bridges was a speaker...

Community Hymn Sing set for June 22 at Salem MB Church

You’re invited to a Community Hymn Sing hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Salem MB Church!Join us for an inspiring evening of singing and celebration on Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.Whether you love to lift your voice in praise or simply want to be encouraged by...

Canistota honors fallen heroes with Memorial Day service

CANISTOTA MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WREATH BEARERS Wreath bearers at this year’s Canistota Memorial Day service were: (l-r) Adelaide Dawson, Isabella Globke, Felicia Addy and Annaliese Dawson. Canistota held Memorial Day services under the direction of Commander John...

Emery’s Fun Days celebration is this Saturday

Owen Reitzel | Editor The annual Fun Days celebration is this Saturday, June 14, in Emery for the 14th year.Each year, community groups come together to organize different activities throughout the day’s schedule.Schedule of Events:9:00 a.m. – Volleyball Tournament...

McCook County 4-H Horse Show set for June 14

Local youth, adults, and horse enthusiasts alike are invited to attend the annual McCook County 4-H Horse Show, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Stone Pony Arena in Salem. The event kicks off at 9:00 a.m., and organizers say everyone is welcome to attend...

The power of presence

Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry Bertelson “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14We live in an age of instant connection with messages sent in...