MEET THE IRON WHEEL TEAM Long-time Salem business, Iron Wheel, recently went through a change in ownership. To commemorate the historic moment, the staff of the business took a moment for a photo in front of the Main Street business. They are: (l-r) Brett Snyders,...
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Fischer inducted into Sioux City Relays Hall of Fame
Randy Fisher Former Salem resident and Salem High School alumni and athlete Randy Fisher was honored to be inducted into the Sioux City Relays Hall of Fame at Elwood Olsen Stadium in Sioux City, Iowa this past weekend. Randy is the son of Martha and the late Duane...
TrioTel supports the Canova Volunteer Fire Department
CANOVA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES DONATION Members of the Canova Volunteer Fire Department, along with TrioTel Marketing Director Kendra Mudder (right), take a moment for a photo while accepting a $5,000 donation from TrioTel Communications to aid in the...
Local students serve as pages in South Dakota Legislature
Hanson junior page Brayden Bahmuller with his mother Rep. Jessica Bahmuller and his grandfather Senator Arch Beal Bridgewater-Emery page Landon Berg and Rep. Drew Peterson Owen Reitzel | Editor The unsung heroes of the South Dakota Legislature are the pages. These...
Vote held to create ambulance district passes
Owen Reitzel | Editor A vote to create the Davison-Hanson Ambulance District was held on Tuesday, April 22 and it overwhelmingly passed - 1841 yes votes and 99 no votes.There was a total of 1940 ballots cast between Hanson County, except for three sections on the...
Help Ron Kolbeck celebrate his retirement
Congratulations to Ron Kolbeck on retiring after a 40-year career!Ron will be preparing turkey dinner at the McCook County Wildlife Club on Wednesday, April 30. Stop out throughout the afternoon, wish him the best, and have some cake while he’s cooking!You are welcome...
Commnity Generosity Allows $2,000 Donation to Support LOcAL Youth
Thank you to the community of Salem and surrounding areas for the ways you continue to show up for the youth of our town. Because of you and various donors, we (Unite Church) were able to give a check for $1,000 to the McCook Central School to use for past due lunch...
Family band “Stones Cry” to lead worship service at Center Free Lutheran Church
The April 27, 2025 service at Center Free Lutheran Church, 44312 245th St, Salem, SD, at 9:00 a.m. will be led by the family band known as Stones Cry. The music will include worship and inspirational songs in an easy listening style.1999 was the beginning of “Sound Of...
Salem Running Club hits the ground running: 66 kids set to tackle 5K on May 1
Helping build healthier habits The Salem Running Club is new this year and has had a terrific response. The club is comprised of 66 boys and girls aged 3rd-6th grade and has met for 6 weeks. The culmination is one week away – a 5k race on May 1 at 6:00 p.m. – and the...
It’s Spring Concert Time at Montrose
The Montrose elementary children presented their spring concert on April 17. The 5th grade band and the preschoolers presented their selections. Instructors for the children are Mrs. Hofer and Mrs. Smith.