Articles from the April 1, 2020 edition
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High School Activities group plans for resumption of events
By Dana Hess for the S.D. Newspaper Association Because of coronavirus caution, schools in South Dakota are closed until May 4. That’s not preventing the South Dakota High School Activities Association from making plans for state tournaments once s...
Library closing
The Marcus P. Beebe Library in Ipswich will be closed until further notice. You can access eBooks and audio books through South Dakota Titles to Go on your phone, tablet or computer. For more information contact Deb Gillick, 605-2...
Catholic Daughters of Americas local court hosts art competition
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Katharine Drexel #2516 of Roscoe, Hosmer and Bowdle recently sponsored a local education contest. The winners of the contest were: • Art category - Division I, grades 4-5: first place Kearstin Pietz of R...
From the South Dakota Newspaper Association and this newspaper...
As the United States faces the worst public health crisis in a generation, we want you to know we are here for you — and with you. Whatever happens, whenever it happens, your newspaper will be there for you. We’ll be there to let you know how our...
Fiddlin' Around
In times like these, everybody could use a good laugh, especially if you fall for somebody's fib on April Fools Day. The publication date for this edition is indeed April 1, otherwise known as April Fools Day. I guess according to my research that...
The Library Remembers When...
From the Ipswich Tribune January 28, 1925 edition AUTO THIEVES CAUGHT HERE Night watchman, Dave Picton, picked up three young fellows in a stolen Ford from Aberdeen, here last Friday Night. They had stolen the car in Aberdeen and came here to attend...
Ronna Weber
A private family funeral service for Ronna Weber, 77, Ipswich, was held March 31, 2020 at Gramm Funeral Home. A public Celebration of Life may be scheduled at a later date. Interment at Holy Cross... Full story
Patricia "Pat" Schlagel
Patricia "Pat" Ann (Williams) Schlagel passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 23, 2020 at her home in Aberdeen, at the age of 72. Private services were held on March 27, 2020 at the Furness Funeral...
VerNiece Haux
A private family service and interment for VerNiece Haux, 85, of Leola, was held on March 28, 2020 at Green Mound Cemetery, Leola. VerNiece (Treichel) Haux age 85 of Leola went to be with her Lord on... Full story
Sharon (Thares) Thomas
A private Mass of Christian Burial for Sharon K. (Thares) Thomas, 57, of Brookings and formerly of Aberdeen was held on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Fr. Timothy Smith... Full story
Marcella Biel
Marcella Mae Biel, 91, Rapid City, was released to her heavenly home on Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born in Walworth County to Fredrick and Katherine (Rieger) Schuh on December 26, 1928. She grew... Full story
Heinz on Class B All-State second team
Ipswich girls' basketball junior standout Halle Heinz has been selected to the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association's Class B All-State Second Team. And her numbers speak for themselves! She...