The Community Blood Bank bloodmobile is coming to United Church of Canistota (115 N. Railway Ave, Canistota, SD) on Thursday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.All donors will receive a $15 gift card to Dairy Queen.Appointments can be scheduled online at...
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Freeman community blood drive July 23
When the sun is shining, the music is playing, and you’re living your best summer life, donating blood may not be on your bucket list. But here is why it should be.Summer is one of the most critical times of the year for blood donation. With schools out and regular...
Dan Graber to defend pie baking title
On Saturday, July 19, Dan Graber and two other men will challenge one another in the Pie Guys contest during the SD MCC Relief Sale live auction.Dan is being challenged for the Pie Guy trophy by Lance Friesen and Matt Tschetter.Each of the men will offer a pie that he...
Twelve Bridgewater-Emery teens honored with scholarships for inspiring local youth
THREE YEARS AS “TEENS AS TEACHERS” PARTICIPANT Brynna Koerner, a third-year Teen Teacher received a $750 scholarship, adding to her previous awards of $250 and $500 in the first and second years. Her journey through the program earned her a total of $1,500 in...
Calling all explorers: VBS 2025 at Salem MB Church
Young adventurers are invited to embark on a thrilling, faith-filled journey this summer during Vacation Bible School at Salem MB Church. Themed “In Search of: The Mysterious Nature of God,” this year’s VBS promises an exciting week of discovery, adventure, and...
Henry Vinz family reunion held
The Henry Vinz family reunion was held on June 28, 2025 in Canistota. Those attending were Judi and Jim Gortor, Artesian, SD; Brandon and Vickey Hoffman, Sioux Falls, SD; Ann Dobovich, Andover, MN; Lisa Olson, Zimmer, MN; Barry and Donna Tilley, Inner Grove,...
Sunshine, sneakers and smiles
Sara Stadem | NCP Editor “Go see what you can discover outside.” “Take a break from the screens – go play outside!” “Get outside and burn some of that energy.”Does any of this sound familiar to you? How many times are we encouraging children to go outside and play, to...
Think positive
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer A new month is here-a fresh start, a clean page! As I sit here in my office wondering what happened to the month of June, I am a bit worried that July will fly by just as fast. Honestly I have no way to slow any of it down.It seems like the...
Do you need help?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Bela often eagerly waits for some dry cat food kibble to be tossed for him to chase. The further it’s tossed, the better he likes it. Usually Bela is determined to get any kibble, even if it lands in a...
Sharing our stories
Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry BertelsonThere’s something sacred that happens when we gather with family or friends and someone speaks up and says, “Let me tell you about the time when…” In that moment, we’re participating in humanity’s oldest and...
