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McCook County 4-H Achievement Days results

Aliza Addy - Future Leaders 4-H Club: Horticulture Skill-a-thon, Red; Wood Science, Purple; Family & Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon (CDM), Red.Felicia Addy - Future Leaders 4-H Club: Family & Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon (CDM), Blue; Youth-In-Action...

The Written Word by Matthew

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Matthew is the first Gospel in the New Testament, 30% of this account is found in no other Gospel. Luke has 50% original material and 90% of John’s Gospel is not recorded in Matthew, Mark or Luke. Matthew wrote his...

What road do I take?

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer I am sure by now if you are driving anywhere at all you will run into some kind of road construction. It is pretty common and yet somehow it surprises me how fast the orange cones appear out of nowhere and the detour signs can sometimes pop...

What memories are you making?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Smoke’s health deteriorated rapidly this past week, and we made a painful, but loving decision to help him leave this life peacefully with the assistance of a veterinarian.When we first met Smoke 16...

How to simplify morning routines

With school-year routines in full gear, one element of the morning rush remains crucial: ensuring children (and their parents!) are fueled for the day ahead.Numerous studies have shown the benefits of a balanced breakfast, from improved academic performance and...

Hanson County South Dakota State Fair results

The 2024 South Dakota State Fair was held on August 28th - September 2nd in Huron, SD. Hanson County was well represented by many 4-Hers. From Static Exhibits to Livestock to Youth in Action we had it all covered. Congratulations to all our Exhibitors on a fantastic...

Future Leaders 4-H Club meets

The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on September 22. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Allison Leber led the flag pledge while Maria Addy led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led the roll call with the question of “Name one favorite 4-H memory...

Senior project to benefit youth trapshooting program

McCook Central senior Ava Sieverding is doing her senior project with the intention of raising some funds for the popular youth trapshooting program at the McCook County Wildlife Club.Sieverding will be heading up the club’s annual Trapshooting Meat Shoot on Sunday,...

McCook Central parade winners announced

Last week Friday was a beautiful day for a parade as McCook Central held their annual Homecoming Parade. Judges, courtesy of the Salem SD Chamber of Commerce, announced the winners shortly after the parade.In the high school float division, the sophomores were first,...

McCook Central Music Boosters to host tailgate on Friday

This Friday, September 27, join us in supporting our local music students as the McCook Central Music Boosters kick off a major fundraising campaign during the tailgate before the football game against Parker. Serving will begin at 6:00 p.m. until the food is gone....