As the temperatures rise and the days stretch longer, so does the need for lifesaving blood donations. In the heart of America, local LifeServe communities know there’s nothing truer to Midwestern character than being a blood donor.At LifeServe Blood Center,...
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Another Satisfied Customer at the Ice Cream Social
Esther LaBounty was one of the large crowd who enjoyed the ice cream social at the United Methodist Church in Montrose Sunday. Esther is the daughter of Seth and Valerie LaBounty. Pastor Valerie Hummel LaBounty is the pastor at Montrose United Methodist Church. Seth...
Jodi Eich named Chairwoman of the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota
The Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota (ICBSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Eich as its new Chairwoman. Jodi, Vice Chair and Chief Operating Officer of Rivers Edge Bank, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in community...
McCook Central Athletic Boosters to Meet
FETERL CELEBRATES HIS PROGRESS Salem Chiropractic “Run for Your Life” 5k participant, Mike Feterl, celebrates his progress on this year’s run. RUNNERS OF ALL AGES Runners of all ages are welcome to join the annual Salem Chiropractic Clinic’s “Run for Your Life” 5k....
An Enjoyable Time Had at Montrose Music Festival
MONTROSE MUSIC FESTIVAL The Montrose Music Festival was a great success. Over 40 musicians were here to perform and present classes. The crowds who come to listen increase in numbers each year. This was the fourth festival which is organized by Matt Fockler each year....
Temporary closure planned for Highway 19 near Humboldt
This Friday, August 2, 2024, S.D. Highway 19 will be temporarily closed underneath Interstate 90 near Humboldt (exit 379) to begin setting girders for the new bridge over Highway 19. This bridge project is part of the reconstruction project on I-90. The day-long...
Is the grass really greener?
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer We all know the old cliche’ phrase, “the grass is greener on the other side”. Most of us know, however, that in reality it isn’t really true. Oh boy that’s hard. I like the idea of this, because the chorus suggests that if we look at life...
Letter to the Editor
Current subsidies from McCook County for the Salem ambulance (a private company) is $304,300 for 2024. Bridgewater ambulance’s (city-owned) subsidy for 2024 is $46,400 from McCook County.How does a private company receive government money and not be subject to annual...
Do you blend in?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Boris is currently our largest cat. He weighs 14.8 pounds and is 36 inches long from the tip of his tail to the tip of his nose. Due to his size, you’d think Boris would be obvious wherever he is. This is...
I Choose Life
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Life can be smooth sailing for long periods of uninterrupted time giving us a false sense of security. If we are too comfortable during these stretches of time, we will be caught off guard when we find ourselves facing a...
