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About the Author: Julie Aune is the Director of Social Services at Human Services Center. Julie is a Licensed Certified Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Aug. 26 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. This will continue to be a “drive-thru” distribution.
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LAKE ANDES ATHLETES PLAYED ON THE STATE RUNNER UP WAGNER BASEBALL TEAM
Read moreThe South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the City of Wagner public water system and the system's operation specialists have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award.
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The Wagner 16U team advanced to the State Tournament with wins Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25, 26 and 27, on their home field. Team members and coaches are, back row from left: Coach Sam Metzger, Brady Cournoyer, Joey Cournoyer, Carter Cournoyer, Ted Slaba, Corbin Carda, Preston McFayden, Coach Matt Slaba; front row from left: Hunter Loeffler, Matt Link, Daniel Soukup, Carlin Hopkins, Colby Krcil, Frank Soukup and Javian Pesicka. Photo by Jan Martin
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This week brings dangerous temps to the area, especially on Tuesday, where the peak heat index values were estimated near 100 to 106 degrees.
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The National American Soybean Association met in Washington D.C. the week of July 11th through July 14th. Avons, Tanner Hento was among the members that got to make the trip. The organization met to discuss the concerns and hopes for the next Farm Bill that will be decided on in 2023. Each respective state had the opportunity to meet with their respective representatives in Congress. The South Dakota ASA team compromised of Drew Pe terson, Tanner Hento and Jordan Scott. They had the opportunity to take the trip to have a handson experience in shaping the next farm bill. These individuals were able to meet with John Thune, Mike Rounds, as well as Dusty Johnson to voice the concerns for the average South Dakota soybean grower. The group will be back again in March of next year to hear the updates Congress has in regards to the 2023 Farm Bill, and to discuss with our representatives any additional concerns or topics that may have came up since the last visit.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) today announced their legislation, the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, is heading to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
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