As the growing season comes to an end, South Dakota State University Extension would like to remind garden enthusiasts there is a year-round Garden Hotline for South Dakota residents with garden, lawn or yard questions.“Gardeners often need assistance during the...
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Introducing Mrs. Edelman: McCook Central’s new middle school science teacher
Mrs. Brenna Edelman Staff Reporter Ava Sieverding One of the new teachers at McCook Central this year is Mrs. Brenna Edelman.Mrs. Edelman is the Middle School Science and 8th grade Agriculture teacher. This is her first year of teaching.She graduated from USD this...
Meet Ms. Roth: A new kindergarten teacher at McCook Central
Ms. Courtney Roth Staff Reporter Ava Sieverding This year, McCook Central School District has seven new teachers. One of the new teachers is Ms. Courtney Roth. Ms. Roth is one of the kindergarten teachers. This is her 3rd year of teaching.Ms. Roth’s goal and reasoning...
McCook Central gains new science teacher and football coach
Mr. Michael Garry Staff Reporter Abbie Chase Mr. Michael Garry is one of seven new faces at McCook Central this year. He will be teaching high school science. Previously, Mr. Garry taught for one year at Clark High School and two years at Whittier Middle School in...
Grace Maska joins McCook Central as new K-12 art teacher
Staff Reporter Hailey Heumiller Mrs. Grace Maska is in her first year of teaching at McCook Central as the new K-12 art teacher. Her creative spirit has allowed her to engage well with students. When asked about the upcoming school year, Mrs. Maska replied, “I am so...
Music educator Megan Voorhis embraces new challenges at McCook Central
Mrs. Megan Voorhis and Family Staff Reporter Carter Scholl Megan Voorhis teaches K-12 music classes for the McCook Central School District in Salem, South Dakota. When asked about the upcoming school year, she replied, “Go for Gold!” Mrs. Voorhis also stated that she...
Firearm safety begins at home
Firearm violence has become the leading killer of children and young adults under 24, surpassing deaths from vehicle collisions since 2017. And while daily headlines emphasize news of mass shootings, most firearms-related deaths and injuries are preventable and occur...
Walk to Remember held at Granite Springs Lodge
ANNUAL WALK TO REMEMBER VOLUNTEERS Volunteers pose for a picture before the start of the Walk to Remember held at Granite Springs Lodge near Alexandria on August 18. (Photo/Abby Hanson) Owen Reitzel | Editor The second annual Walk to Remember was held on Sunday,...
Grady raises funds to support Midwest Honor Flight
GRADY ADDRESSES THE AUDIENCE McCook Central senior Joe Grady addresses the audience last week Wednesday morning during the ceremony of his presentation of a check to the Midwest Honor Flight from his fundraising efforts this summer. CEREMONY HELD TO PRESENT FUNDS TO...
Hope Andal to be recognized during State Fair
HOPE ANDAL South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce it will recognize 12 volunteers, including Salem’s Hope Andal, on September 1, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.Five people will be added to the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall...