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Welcome to McCook Central Veterans Day program

McCook Central will hold a Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the McCook Central auditorium.There will be a light brunch in the PAC at 8:15 a.m. for any Veteran and their families, hosted by the senior class.

Healthy bodies and minds this Veterans Day

Veterans Day, which is November 11, is a time to honor all those who have served in the military during times of peace as well as war. More than 41 million Americans have served, over 200,000 of them being South Dakotans.“This Veterans Day, I challenge all of you to...

The history of Veterans Day

Owen Reitzel | Editor Veterans Day is on November 11 and is a day that’s set up to honor all Veterans with its origins going back as far as to the first half of the 20th century.In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National...

Exploring the legacy of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As Veterans Day is approaching we would like to remember and honor our Veterans, both living and deceased. One of the most well-known tributes and memorials to our deceased Veterans is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.The Tomb of the...

Help support our local Veterans

Christmas is a difficult time for many Veterans, especially those experiencing health issues. Help support our local Veterans at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD by donating new items or a monetary gift for the annual VA Christmas Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is open...

Fourth annual SDDOT snowplow naming contest underway

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced the fourth annual snowplow naming contest. Over the past three winters, SDDOT has actively engaged with thousands of South Dakotans to bring this contest to life. Thousands of clever names have been...

Canistota Marching Band Showcase held

FANS AND SUPPORTORS TREATED TO MARCHING BAND SHOWCASEThe Canistota music program put on an indoor Marching Band Showcase Night on Tuesday, October 24. The high school band concluded the evening performing “Wake Me Up,” “On Wisconsin,” and their cadence. The high...

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in the fall, in order to make better use of natural daylight. As DST starts, which was the case...

McCook Central Marching Band recounts successful and memorable season

McCOOK CENTRAL MARCHING BANDThe McCook Central Marching Band, under the direction of Austin Herrboldt, has had a very successful marching season earning numerous awards after competing in five major contests throughout the season. The cool autumn air resonated with...