Articles from the June 28, 2023 edition
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Mina Lake Freedom Festival July 3
The 2023 Mina Lake Freedom Festival is planned to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. The event will begin on Saturday, July 1 with some exercise. The 5K Run/2 Mile Fun Walk/Kid Run begins at 9 a.m. Registration is at 8 a.m. at the Wakeside. Enjoy...
County towns receive West Nile Virus grants
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announces that nearly 200 cities, counties, and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to combat mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023. These...
Baking workshop for County 4-Hers
Several members attended the baking workshop by Deanne Hoyle and Ava Davis on June 21 at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. They learned the proper way to measure liquid and solid ingredients. They also...
Sales tax rate decrease July 1
On July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s tax rate will decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent. The three-tenth percent sales tax decrease was created by House Bill 1137. The state tax rates affected by the changes are: • Sales and use tax; • Excise...
Achievement Days BBQ Thursday, Aug. 3
Tickets are on sale now for the annual 4-H Achievement Days BBQ which will be held on Thursday, August 3 at the 4-H grounds in Ipswich. Please note the date change. BBQ pork sandwiches will be served along with sides and a drink from 5 to 6:45 p.m....
One vote decides school board election
Ipswich School District School Board election on June 20 could not have been any closer. Scott Braun had 87 votes, Todd Hettich had 86 votes and Rhonda Geditz had 73 votes. They did a recount on Wednesday morning with the same results. There were...
Rawden appointed to Farmers Alliance Agents Council
Farmers Alliance Companies have announced that Amanda Rawden has been appointed to their Agents Council beginning in September 2023. Amanda is a independent insurance agent with John Sieh Agency,...
Fiddlin' Around
I can’t believe its that time of the year (summer). Yes, June is almost over and we finally got some much welcome rain. I hope you were able to avoid getting too wet in Leola or Bowdle if you went to either. Now we look forward to the various 4th...
By FSA News & Views
Edmunds County Producers May be Eligible for Fence Repair Winter Storms have caused severe damage in Edmunds County. If you’ve suffered severe damage to fences, you may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) admin...
85th Birthday
Shirley Ertz will celebrate her 85th birthday on July 6, 2023. Greetings may be sent to her at PO Box 134, Ipswich, SD 57451...
District Governor visits Ipswich Lions Club
Ron Bunnell, South Dakota Lions District 5SW District Governor stopped for a visit recently with the Ipswich Lions Club. Bunnell spoke of the goals of Lions International and how all local Lions...
