Articles from the April 27, 2022 edition
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Nursing will not stay open
Ipswich Councilman Mike Hammrich said they have faced too many road blocks in their work to keep the nursing home operational in Ipswich. The challenges included the finances and staffing. He said they have worked with many people, but after looking...
Larceny and Old Lace
IHS students presented "Larceny and Old Lace" on Friday, April 22 in the School Theatre. The play a spoof of Arsenic and Old Lace. In this all-ages show, Harold Peabody discovers a dark secret about...
First Baptist re-dedication planned
The First Baptist Church of Ipswich will have a Re-Dedication Day on Sunday, May 1. The Worship Service begins at 10 a.m., followed by lunch in the basement. The Re-Dedication Service begins at 1...
Elementary concert April 28
Ipswich Elementary School students will perform their Spring Concert Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 2:15 and 7 p.m., in the Ipswich High School Theater. The concert will feature the fourth and fifth grade band performing their contest pieces, the...
By Weather Extremes from 47 prior Aprils
Most Extremes from 47 prior Aprils The average snowfall for April is 3 inches. There were 21 out of 47 Aprils that no measurable snowfall was recorded. So the precip. for 26 Aprils came in rain only. These are the top three Aprils where all the...
Trail Days Parade theme is 2022 - the Year of the Tiger
The 2022 Trail Days parade is planned on Saturday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is 2022 - The Year of the Tiger. Awards will be given to the Most Imaginative, Best Historic Theme, Best Reunion entry, Best Western Theme, Antique Car/ T...
Richland Church Clubhouse awards
The Richland Church will be hosting their annual CLUBHOUSE Awards Night on Wednesday, May 4. This year-end celebration will take place in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend. A special dessert will be served following the...
Graduation service
The Richland Church will be honoring the graduates from several area high schools during their morning worship service this Sunday, May 1. This year eight high school graduates will be honored. Pastor Jason Dignan will be speaking during the morning...
District 23 Candidate Forum planned in Leola
A Candidate Forum for District 23 will be held Monday, May 9 at the Leola Municipal Building, at 7 p.m. The six candidates vying for state senate and state house will be in attendance to answer your questions. All six candidates are Republicans so...
Fiddlin' Around
Remember it’s South Dakota when the climate or weather can change almost overnight. And it did exactly that last weekend. We went from being too dry to seeing the creeks running. Amazing! And let’s hope it doesn’t take that long for the next weath...
Library News
The Marcus P. Beebe Library in Ipswich is open Tuesday through Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. New books for adults include: The Horsewoman, Run Rose Run by James Patterson; A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, The End of Her by Shari Lapena; A...
Harlan R. "Butch" Krein
Harlan R. "Butch" Krein, 86, of Leola, pas-sed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. Public visitation with family present will be on Friday, April 29, 2022, from 5-7...
William "Charley" Johnson
William "Charley" Johnson, 86, Hosmer, died Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. William Charles Johnson, son of Albertina (Cheskey) and Alfine Johnson, was born March 15,...
IHS Golfers play in Miller last week
The Ipswich High School boys attended a recent invitational golf tourney in Miller, where they placed third as a team with their 279. Bennett Cassens of Faulkton Area became the overall boys medalist with his 76, leading the Trojans to the team...
IHS boys champs at Redfield track meet
Ipswich did well at a recent track and field event in Redfield. "Lots of great performances today," said Coach Todd Thorson. "Our boys took the team title and we had several performances that will be...