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Here is the 2nd half of the article from the South Dakota State Library with information on the “America’s 250th Reading Adventure.' 4. Now and Then, Historic vs.

From classrooms and competition floors to fire halls and fairgrounds, 2025 proved once again that the Lake Andes and Ravinia areas thrive on dedication, resilience, and togetherness.

Many of us have been there before—near the top of a ladder, stretching just a little farther to finish the job. Maybe we are cleaning a gutter, hanging Christmas lights, or rescuing a cat from a tree. There is always the temptation to climb one rung higher to reach that final spot.

Vermillion, S.D. — South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will deliver extensive live, on-demand, and digital coverage of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, ensuring South Dakotans have broad access to the key issues, debates, and decisions shaping the state.

As the calendar turns and 2025 settles into memory, the Wagner community can look back on a year filled with growth, change, celebration, and resilience.

CMC Democrats to Meet Charles Mix County Democrats will meetJanuary17at6:30p.m.atDuck Inn, Waddle Out in Lake Andes. All elected officials must be there. The meeting is to get official paperwork done for state party reports and to get organization done.

Yes. All three South Dakota congressional members voiced support for the United States’ strike on Venezuela and capture of its President Nicolás Maduro early Jan. 3. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Sen. Mike Rounds and Rep.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 15, 2025) – Kick off the new year by observing National Blood Donor Month and saving lives! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion. Those life-saving procedures would not be possible without our blood donors.

Randall Powers Our senior spotlight of the week is Randall Jackson Powers. He was born on November 7th, 2007 to Dennis and April Powers. His siblings are his brother Clifford,hissisterReese,and honorary sister, Anna.

First, you notice the small changes. It may be challenging to find the right word or remember the name of someone you just met. You may forget where you placed your keys when you came home from the grocery store.