St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bridgewater will be hosting National Day of Prayer May 1st, 2025. All area churches and community members are welcome to attend. The service will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship.The theme is “May the God of...
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Special Election to be Held Tuesday
A special election will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Hanson County, South Dakota. At the election, the following question will be voted upon: Shall the Davison – Hanson Ambulance District be formed? Other information on the election may be found elsewhere in...
Make plans for the 2025 Spencer Alumni Banquet
This year’s Spencer Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Spencer Event Center located at 620 Cordo St. in Spencer, SD.Tickets are $20.00 each and must be purchased in advance. They are available at Security State Bank in...
Fundraiser Held for Roger Derouchey
Pictured are some of the items at the Hanson School Multi-Purpose Room which were parts of a fundraiser for Roger DeRouchey who was recently diagnosed with cancer. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
McCook Central 2025-2026 Jr. Kindergarten/Kindergarten Round-up info
The McCook Central 2025-2026 Jr. Kindergarten/Kindergarten Round-up will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th in the All-Purpose Room (use the main entrance on the south side to enter). If you cannot be in attendance, please call the school and leave...
Are you unhappy after being blessed?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Boris has learned to wait and relax comfortably in his bed while chicken breast slowly cooks to a tender state. As soon as the lid is lifted off the pot of chicken, Boris is suddenly at my feet eagerly...
Welcoming growth!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Growth is a journey, not a destination. It can be the daily decision to show up, to learn, and to choose yourself, even when it feels hard. Every step forward is a victory worth celebrating.For me, I’ve learned that with every self-growth...
Auxiliary Unit 140 prepares for busy spring with Girls State, Scholarships, and Memorial Day plans
The March 2025 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 140 opened in regular form by President Shawn Giesler. Chaplain Lynn Gottlob led the Unit in prayer.There were 4 officers and 3 members present as we reviewed our membership goals for the year and will...
Vermillion Basin Water Development District March 19 meeting
The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) convened at 6:00 p.m. for a regular meeting in the Automatic Irrigation building in Centerville, South Dakota, and via Zoom videoconference on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.Directors present were Robin Dykstra, Area...
Area FFA members receive State FFA Degree
324 South Dakota FFA members were recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree at the 97th South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 4th, 2024.The State Degree is the highest honor the South Dakota FFA Association can bestow upon its members. In order to achieve...
