Grant VanAartsen

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Remember what used to be? I guess it must be something that comes with getting older or maybe it just happened to come to me as I prepare for the coming holidays, but I start thinking about, “what used to be.”There seems to be so many times...

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent John’s life began by following John the Baptist near Bethany. Jesus began His ministry around the same time calling James and his younger brother John. They were fishermen, a job that followed them down through the...

Rev. Jerry Bertelson Having shared my thoughts in this column over the past three weeks, I thought it was time to properly introduce myself. My name is Rev. Jerry Bertelson, and I’m honored to share this space with you each week. For the past 15 years, I’ve had the...

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Cats have scent glands on their chin and the sides of their face. When cats rub their heads against an item or person, they’re using these scent glands to mark an object or territory as their own.Years ago, when...

The monthly meeting of the Salem Economic Development Corporation was held Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Blindert Insurance Conference Room. Those in attendance: Jeremy Grady, Mitch Rayman, Logan Roth (remote), Carla Snyders, Deb Cheeseman, Keith Paulsen, Brad Kranz,...

Teachers Katie Krueger and Mary Blindert presented their “One School, One Book: Our Journey Together” project. The goal of this project is to build a community of readers, connecting the school, the home and the Salem community. This program will run from January 6th...

The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) convened at 3:00 p.m. for a regular meeting in the McCook County courthouse, Salem, South Dakota, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.Directors Present: Bob Iverson, Area 1, Sarah Chadima, Area 2, Arden Abild, Area 3,...