Lauren Roling, a McCook Central High School senior, has been awarded the 2025 John and Liz Sitefvater Scholarship.The daughter of Ben and Jennifer Roling, Lauren has been an active member of both FFA and 4-H throughout high school. During research for one of her...
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Freeman community blood drive set for May 28
The Freeman community is coming together to help save lives with an upcoming blood drive at the Freeman Community Center. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 9:05 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services, the blood drive is a...
Public notices highlight insurance companies’ financial condition
In this issue, you will find the annual publication of financial summaries of insurance companies licensed to do business in South Dakota.Insurance companies doing business in South Dakota are required by state law to publish these financial summaries each year. The...
Plant Diagnostic Clinic provides fast diagnoses of plant diseases
South Dakota State University Plant Diagnostic Clinic is the only public diagnostic clinic for plant diseases in South Dakota and receives more than 1,500 samples each year.Located in Berg Agricultural Hall on SDSU’s campus, the clinic provides fast and accurate...
Area personnel comment on first responder training for crashes involving livestock
The first time Brandon Wingert responded to a vehicle accident involving livestock was in 2017 when a livestock trailer with 99 cattle tipped over. They successfully recovered all but four of the cattle, but Wingert, Hanson County’s sheriff and emergency manager,...
Berens named as a Southeastern Electric finalist in “Who Powers You” contest
Tami Berens is a very active member of the Parker community and positively impacts several organizations. Her generosity and dedication are what earned her recognition as a Southeastern Electric finalist in the fourth annual regional “Who Powers You” contest.“Tami...
FSA reminder to control weeds
If you’re enrolled in the Conservation Reserve (CRP), Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, you must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. By signing CRP, ARC county or...
The 3 C’s of life: A simple truth we often forget
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Choices.Chances.Changes.It sounds simple, but it’s everything!Most of the biggest shifts in our lives start with a single choice.The decision to step out of your comfort zone.The courage to say yes when fear whispers no.The commitment to bet...
Assembling May Day Baskets
Members of the Future Leaders 4-H club were busy assembling May Day baskets earlier this month for delivery to residents in nursing homes and assisted living centers in Bridgewater, Canistota, and Salem.
What could you do if you had no limitations?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Finch was a large gray tabby cat that adopted us or the food we served. Although he’d been a stray, he weighed 15 pounds. Most male cats weigh 12 to 14 pounds. When Finch tried to meow, he made a tiny sound like...