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SDSU Extension offering livestock water testing

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state, including Hanson and McCook counties.“It’s never too early to start testing your water,” said Robin Salverson,...

Jr. Leaders Create Comfort for Cancer Patients

Members of the newly combined Hanson and McCook County Jr. Leaders gathered for their first meeting on June 17, 2025. During the event, participants created tie blankets to be donated to cancer patients at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls and Mitchell...

Combined Jr. Leaders Work on Tie Blankets

Jr. Leaders from Hanson and McCook counties met for the first time on June 17, 2025. Together they made tie blankets for cancer patients in Sioux Falls Sanford Children’s Hospital and Mitchell Hospital. Their next meeting will be October 13, 2025 at Thunder Road in...

Grill up the fun, but don’t forget safety

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Summer brings with it the simple joys of sunshine, fresh air, and one of the season’s greatest pleasures, grilling outdoors. Whether it’s a quick dinner after work or a weekend cookout with friends, many people are firing up their grills...

Bingo Held at Canistota Legion

The Canistota American Legion Auxiliary, along with Legion Post #162, held bingo on Saturday, June 21. A “FUN” crowd was on hand, and it was well attended!

Hours of operation adjustment for McCook County Treasurer’s Office

To better manage the transition to the new 605Drive software used for motor vehicle title and registration, the McCook County Treasurer’s Office will be adjusting the hours of operation. Beginning July 1, 2025, the office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,...

Blackout Winners at Bingo

At the close of an evening of Bingo at the Canistota Legion, Dana Klinkhammer (left) and Karen Voeltz (right) were the lucky winners of blackout!

Future Leaders 4-H Club holds annual family picnic and meeting

The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on June 22 for their annual family picnic.In absence of both the president and vice president, Secretary Karlie Stiefvater called the meeting to order. Caroline Tschetter led the flag pledge while Lizzie Hodne led the 4-H pledge....

McCook Central Athletic Booster Club meeting

The McCook Central Athletic Booster Club will hold a meeting on Sunday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the McCook Central Performing Arts Center (PAC).All members, supporters, and community members interested in helping promote and support McCook...

The stoics and summer

Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson Summer arrives with its familiar paradox: the season of rest that often brings anything but. Between packed calendars, unexpected storms, and the kind of heat that tests even our best intentions, we may find...