The Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with 24 people in attendance. They were Jeremy and Jeanette Grady, Brad and Heather Kranz, Mitch Rayman, Travis and Becca Grace, Kay Koch and guest, Ben Greenlee, Randy Sabers,...
Grant VanAartsen
Future Leaders 4-H sets goals, plans Food Pantry donations at meeting
The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on January 12. President Luke Horstman called the meeting to order. Rose Stiefvater led the flag pledge while Levi Horstman led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led the roll call with the question of “Name your favorite...
Top reasons to consider a steel roof for your home
Steel is increasingly becoming the go-to material used for residential roofing. According to industry experts, this is because steel offers both a range of design advantages, as well as features that align with sustainable living. Here are some of steel roofing’s...
Salem Economic Development Corporation monthly meeting held
The monthly meeting of the Salem Economic Development Corporation was held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Blindert Insurance Conference Room. Those in attendance: Deb Cheeseman, Logan Roth, Mitch Rayman, Lori Heumiller, Keith Paulsen, Jeremy Grady, Brad Kranz,...
Cenex’s Hometown Throwdown returns with $150,000 in prizes for unique festivals
Cenex, the energy brand of CHS Inc., recently launched the second annual Hometown Throwdown contest. The contest invites individuals and organizations to nominate their hometown festival by sharing what makes their celebrations unique. This year, Cenex will award a...
2024 A Year in Review
A look back on events, people and places that we covered in the year 2024. This issue of The Special includes the last five months of year 2024 in review. August 1This June 29th marked the 20th anniversary of the Salem Chiropractic “Run for Your Life” 5k! On average,...
Daniel Olinger
Age 75 Alexandria, SD January 7, 2025 Daniel “Dan” Olinger, 75, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home. Funeral Mass was on Saturday, January 11, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Emery. Burial was at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery....
Mary Koch Vinz
Age 93 Stickney, SD January 9, 2025 Mary Koch Vinz, 93, of Stickney, SD, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her daughter’s home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 18, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plankinton. Burial...
Daniel Westhoff
Age 69 Salem, SD January 8, 2025 Daniel Stephen Westhoff, 69, of Salem, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral mass was held on Monday, January 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem....
Donald Miles
Age 87 Montrose, SD January 11, 2025 Donald Miles, 87, of Montrose, SD, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Montrose....