Grant VanAartsen

Alexandria American Legion Family to host Feather Party

Owen Reitzel | Editor The Alexandria American Legion Family, which includes Post #41, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion, will host its annual Feather Party on Friday, November 15, 2024, at RJ’s Party Hall starting at 6:00 p.m.The Feather...

Alexandria Legion to hold Bingo Nov. 15

The Alexandria American Legion will be hosting a Bingo night on Friday, November 15th, 2024 with food at 6:00 p.m. and Bingo at 7:00 p.m. Bingo will be at RJ’s Sports Bar and Grill with prizes of turkeys, hams and last game cash prize. We will have 15 games, one...

Freeman community blood drive November 20

A Freeman community blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 9:05 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Freeman Community Center. The event is sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services. To book an appointment, contact LifeServe Blood Center at...

4H Flyers spread cheer With Community-Minded Projects

On October 27th, 2024 the 4H Flyers 4-H Club in McCook County wrote Thanksgiving and Christmas cards for local assisted living centers. They also drew on some coloring pages to send out to them for some holiday cheer. In November they next plan on collecting canned...

Salem Chamber businesses to sponsor Holiday Giveaway

Troy Schwans | Editor Don’t look now, but the holidays aren’t that far away and the Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce and member businesses are gearing up for their annual Holiday Giveaway!In past years, the Chamber and its members have given away hams and turkeys, but...

BE School to host two Veterans Day programs

Bridgewater-Emery School will be hosting two Veterans Day programs. The first will take place on Monday, November 11 at the Bridgewater site beginning at 10:00 a.m. The second will take place on Monday, November 11 at the Emery site beginning at 2:00 p.m.Everyone is...

Montrose High School to host Veteran’s Day Program

Please join us for the Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, November 11th at 9:30 a.m. in the Montrose High School.The Montrose National Honor Society will provide donuts and coffee for our Veterans and their families at 9:00 a.m. The first two rows of the east parking...

Veterans Day programs honor heroes with ceremonies, music, and tributes

Along with the Veterans Day programs listed on this page, other communities in the area may also be hosting programs that didn’t get reported to the newspaper.Veterans Day programs honor those who have served in the military and often feature guest speakers, patriotic...