Clara Remacle Adrian Dehaan Three Canistota High School students have been awarded scholarships for their outstanding participation in the “Teens As Teachers” program, a statewide initiative offered by the South Dakota Youth Foundation, Inc.Adrian DeHaan, Katelyn...
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Salem blood drive will be July 22
The Salem community blood drive has been rescheduled for July 22. It will be held on the bus by the Legion. The drive will be from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on July 22.Please call Cheryl at 605-770-6485 to make your appointment or go online to vitalant.org. If you are...
Freeman community blood drive July 23
When the sun is shining, the music is playing, and you’re living your best summer life, donating blood may not be on your bucket list. But here is why it should be.Summer is one of the most critical times of the year for blood donation. With schools out and regular...
Upcoming Events July 17 – 25
ALEXANDRIAMonday, July 215:00 p.m. Newspaper deadlineBRIDGEWATER-EMERYMonday, July 215:00 p.m. Newspaper DeadlineCANISTOTAThursday, July 17Summer Reading Program, Preschool – 1st Grade, 9:00 a.m.Saturday, July 19Chase the Ace & Bingo at Legion, Open at 6:00...
Nielsens named Grand Marshals for Canistota Sport Days Parade
GRAND MARSHALS HONORED FOR THEIR COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Jeff and Janine Nielsen have been named Grand Marshals of the 2025 Canistota Sport Days Parade, set for Saturday, July 12. The couple moved to Canistota in 1991, built a thriving grocery business, and have been...
Emery’s Little Huskies Daycare to close due to financial losses
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor After nearly 25 years of caring for the children of the community, the City of Emery’s daycare, Little Huskies, will close its doors on Friday, July 11, 2025. The decision comes after significant financial losses and a difficult but...
Montrose 4th of July Parade
Montrose had its own impromptu parade on the 4th of July. The parade is organized every year by Keith Raap who leads the group on his restored John Deere tractor. He was joined by about 20 other tractors, side-by-sides, and vehicles. The parade traveled through Main...
Canistota Sport Days in full swing
Troy Schwans | NCP Managing Editor The streets of Canistota are buzzing with excitement as the 2025 Canistota Sport Days celebration is now underway! With events spanning four days, Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in...
Hanson County 4-H gears up for 2025 Achievement Days
The Hanson County 4-H program is gearing up for its 2025 Achievement Days, set to take place Sunday - Monday, August 3-4, at the Hanson County Fairgrounds. These fun-filled days celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of local 4-H youth, and the community is...
CASA volunteers needed to help First Circuit kids
June was National Reunification Month, a time to raise awareness about keeping families together and recognizing how communities can better support them. When a family becomes involved with the child welfare system, the priority for the Department of Social Services...