Latest
On July 1st, Brad Peters became the new superintendent of the Andes Central School District. He was interviewed and hired in February but did not officially become superintendent until the first of July. Peters grew up in Winner, where he spent his elementary and high school years. He graduated from the Winner School District in 1977. Brad then attended Black Hills State University (BHSU) majoring in history with a physical education minor. He played four years of football and two years of baseball for BHSU. Later in his career, Brad did his graduate work in educational administration at the University of South Dakota.
Read more
Ravinia Fire Department received a $3,000 check from the Fire & Iron Station 49 out of Mitchell's 'Ride for Responders'. A percentage of the funds raised was available with local fire departments open to apply. Twelve departments applied for the program and Ravinia Fire Department was the lucky winner. The National Motorcycle Club donates to fire victims, food pantries and backpack programs from a percentage of their poker run funds. Members of the Fire & Iron Station present were: Levi Fry, Stefan Schroder, John Heindenreich, Chris Sperling, Carrie Fry, Paul Schreck, Dwight Brenner, Cary Brenner, Nathan Van Zee and Ray Anderson.Members of the Fire & Iron Station not present, were: Wendy Faist, Chris Willman and Gary Willman.Members of the Ravinia Fire Department present were, back row from left: Josh Havranek, Nick Stotz, Nathan Mathis, Mike Johnson, Chris Leibel; front row: Curt Soulek, Austin Weber and Ron Lensing.Members of Ravinia Fire Department not present were: Jr Bergin, Nick Wright, Derek Dickerson, John Otte and Cole Christopherson. Photo by Barb Pechous
Read moreThe city library received a grant to facilitate the teaching of digital literacy. What is digital literacy you may ask?
Read more
The Lake Andes Food and Wellness Council hosted this year’s Lake Andes Farmers Market Week Celebration at the community garden on August 15th. There were seven vendors including the Donut Department, Community Garden/ The Lake Andes Food and Wellness Council, two lemonade stands, Leah Antelope, Birdie Beads, Wagner American Blue Cattle and American Blue Beef and Jackie Johnson.
Read more
was there that their son Kevin was born in 1965. They then moved to Rapid City and then to Corsica in 1969. While in Corsica she worked as a teacher’s aide and at the Good Samaritan Home until 1974 when the family moved again to Pierre. In 1980, they moved to Aberdeen and Dee worked at Bath as a teacher’s
Read more
Bonnie Lynn Kazena, 56, of Wagner died Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 16 at the Greenwood Community Center in Greenwood. Burial was at the Kezena cemetery at a later date. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
Read more