The city crew was out and about clearing the roads and streets from the snowfall over the weekend. Temperatures were in the single digits.

The grain report for January 5th was: corn - $3.22; beans - $9.40; and winter wheat - $5.70.

Local students named to the SDSU Dean’s List included Travis Bechen, Miranda Crisman, Breanna Cuka, Brandon Eggers, Brandi Ober, and Branson Tolliver.

20 Years Ago

2005

Brenda Kokesh graduated at the top of her class from Carrie’s Kadesh School of Massage Therapy in Mitchell.

Zaden Joseph Jandreau was born January 1st at 8:22 p.m. Zaden was the first baby of 2005 born at Sioux Valley Vermillion Hospital.

Various members of Company A, 153rd EN BN were stationed in Iraq and received various awards.

30 Years Ago

1995

The Andes Central Eagles placed second in the first annual holiday basketball tournament. Andes Central took on the Colome Cowboys in the first game, defeating them by a score of 53-49. They were defeated by Kimball 53-36 in the championship game.

45 Years Ago

1980

Mr. and Mrs. John Ackerman and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kniffen Jr. were proud to announce the engagement of their children LaDonna Ackerman and Bruce Kniffen.

Mr. Rueben Huber was installed as Worthy Matron and Richard Albright as Worthy Patron of Eastern Star.

Red Allen and Doug Matzke were providing a new agriculture for the area.

50 Years Ago

1975

Janelle Caloon and Randy Ehrisman were united in marriage January 11.

Don Selders of Lake Andes has been hired as the new Charles Mix County Deputy Sheriff, replacing Francis (Babe) McCabe.

55 YEARS AGO

1970

The Andes Central Eagle Wrestlers won over the Wagner Red Raiders 26-24 but lost to the Burke Bulldogs 47-5 at the SESD Conference. Sam Holiday, George Baldwin, Kim Hakl, Ron Gall, Roger Houseman, and Neil Zacharisen won their matches.

Judge James R. Bandy retired as First Judicial Circuit Court Judge after 19 years.

70 YEARS AGO

1955

Customers of Northwestern Public Service Company received Missouri River Power savings amounting to $7000 in bills from January meter readings.