Carla Snyders | NCP Writer As I sit here and write this column, a thought came to me on Closing the Door. I wasn’t sure how to delve into it, but I think it goes something like this.In life we close many doors. After a period of time life changes and we close one door...
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Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament registration is open
Bowling for Zander Scholarship TournamentThe Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament was started in honor of Zander Heathcote, a Dell Rapids resident that passed away from a bicycle accident in May 2022. Zander loved bowling and this scholarship tournament is a way...
Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce to sponsor Main Street Trick or Treat
The Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce will again be sponsoring its Main Street Trick or Treat. The event will be held at businesses throughout Salem. The Halloween Trick or Treating fun will be held on Tuesday, October 31 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to...
Fire prevention when hunting
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With hunting seasons starting to come into full swing, hunters going into the field this fall need to be diligent in not only preventing fires, but also detecting them. Even if you’re in an area that has had recent rains, grass and woody...
National Fire Prevention Week – Cooking safety starts with YOU
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week is currently being recognized. The campaign slogan this year is “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU.” This year’s campaign works to educate everyone about simple but...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer In October we celebrate National Disability Employment Month. The mission is to provide education, awareness, and resources to promote successful employment and inclusion of people with disabilities. The vision is to promote the inclusion of...
McCook County Wildlife Club youth pheasant hunt
The McCook County Wildlife Club held their annual youth pheasant hunt this past weekend, the opener for youth pheasant hunting. Nice weather greeted the participants and a nice fall hunting experience was had by all!
Area school boards attain honor for board work
The Canistota School District School Board and the McCook Central School District School Board have both attained an honor for their school board work during the 2022-23 school year.Both these school boards earned a Silver Level award for their participation in the...
Local men to be inducted into Hall of Fame
The 2023 South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame banquet is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023 in the Emery City Auditorium. The event will begin with a social at 4:00 p.m., followed by a meal at 5:00 p.m. and the induction program at 6:00 p.m....
Groundbreaking held for new soybean plant near Mitchell
MULTI-SEED PROCESSING PLANT GROUNDBREAKINGProject partners, investors, and state and local authorities hosted a groundbreaking ceremony and celebration south of Mitchell recently for a new multi-seed processing plant. Pictured are: (l-r) Mark Hyde, Jonathan Kleinjan,...