RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PARTICIPATION The McCook Central Music Department received a prestigious award from the South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA) in recognition of its exceptional student involvement in music programs. An impressive 79...
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Canistota Marching Band Showcase Held
CANISTOTA MARCHING BAND SENIOR BRADY SCOTT On Tuesday, October 29 the Canistota music program held their annual Marching Band Showcase and also recognized their senior members and their parents. Pictured here is Brady Scott with his parents Jeff and Angie Scott....
Alexandria American Legion Auxiliary asking for help for needy children
Owen Reitzel | Editor The Alexandria American Legion Auxiliary will be helping local children over the month of November in conjunction with the Hanson County Child Protection Team in a project called “21 Days of Giving.”According to Auxiliary President Pat Aylward,...
Salem Main Street Trick or Treat
The weather allowed for another successful Salem Main Street Trick or Treat last week Thursday with hundreds of kids and adults, both in costumes, enjoying the event. From the corner by Iron Wheel and Maynards all the way to Unite Church, both sides of the street were...
Flower shops will collect tons of food for charity
Florists across central United States will gather over 20 tons of food for those in need November 11-16, 2024. Dubbed “Caring Rose Week,” the stores are deeply discounting bouquets of one dozen roses and accepting canned goods as partial payment.Florists in each...
Salem Legion Auxiliary plans events, honors Veterans, prepares for holidays
The October 2024 meeting of the Salem American Legion Auxiliary was called to order with the Unit saying the Pledge and Moment of Silence for our Veterans and our country, by Secretary Joann Koch in absence of President Shawn Giesler. There were 2 officers and 8...
Alexandria American Legion Family to host Feather Party
Owen Reitzel | Editor The Alexandria American Legion Family, which includes Post #41, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion, will host its annual Feather Party on Friday, November 15, 2024, at RJ’s Party Hall starting at 6:00 p.m.The Feather...
Alexandria Legion to hold Bingo Nov. 15
The Alexandria American Legion will be hosting a Bingo night on Friday, November 15th, 2024 with food at 6:00 p.m. and Bingo at 7:00 p.m. Bingo will be at RJ’s Sports Bar and Grill with prizes of turkeys, hams and last game cash prize. We will have 15 games, one...
Freeman community blood drive November 20
A Freeman community blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 9:05 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Freeman Community Center. The event is sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services. To book an appointment, contact LifeServe Blood Center at...
4H Flyers spread cheer With Community-Minded Projects
On October 27th, 2024 the 4H Flyers 4-H Club in McCook County wrote Thanksgiving and Christmas cards for local assisted living centers. They also drew on some coloring pages to send out to them for some holiday cheer. In November they next plan on collecting canned...
