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FuneralservicesforJames Mutschelknaus, 75, of Black Hawk will be held Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m., at Martinus Lutheran Church, rural Utica. The burial is at Garden of Memories in Yankton. Following the burial will be fellowship at Martinus. Peters Funeral HomeinWagnerisincharge of arrangements.
Read moreFrom the time Twila June Taubert first learned to read, she loved books. A nice librarian welcomedhertothemagical place that was her Sioux City grade school library, and always helped young Twila find books she wanted to read. In high school, she would walk a mile and a half to her local branchlibrarytofindthelatest books. Nearly a half century later, Twila June (Taubert) Lukkes would become a librarian herself, when Avon's City Council hired her to take overfortheretiringRoseMary Gramkow.
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City library news. 9-10-25 In August 2025, eighteen public libraries across South Dakota were awarded accreditation, recognizing their commitment to providing high-quality services to their communities. These libraries have met important benchmarks and are accredited at one of three levels: Essential, Enhanced, or Exemplary.
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ACDC Thunder traveled to Avon Thursday, September 4th where they suffered the a loss of 0-3. No Coach's report available at print time.
Read moreAndes Central School District Board Member Michael Dangel was honored by Associated School Boards of South Dakota with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors school board members for reaching milestone years in their service on their local school board.
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