Articles from the August 9, 2023 edition
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Busy three days for 2023 4-H Achievement Days
The 2023 Edmunds County Achievement Days were held August 2-4 in Ipswich. The event started on Wednesday morning with the Dog Show. They were judged on obedience, agility, rally, and showmanship. Top...
Red, Red Robins
Ashley Geist-Cusick’s dance students performed Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Ipswich School Theatre. The classes dancing were Creative Movement (the youngest dancers), Early Elementary, Upper Elementary a...
Kiddie Parade in Hosmer
Hosmer youth are invited to celebrate summer with a parade on Saturday afternoon, August 12. Decorate a bike, wagon or use your imagination. Line up at 2:30 p.m. by the Cozy Creative Corner, 11 Main St. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. The kiddie...
Storybook Land Theatre play today
The Storybook Land Theatre On Tour cast will present “The Perfect Dog” this morning, Aug 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ipswich Bandshell on Main Street. The eight young actors and their director will search for dogs, inspired by the book “The Perfect Dog...
Ipswich muscians perform in Europe
Ipswich music students Gavin Wollman, Hannah Beyers and Lawson Santema were selected to represent Ipswich on the 2023 South Dakota Music Ambassador trip to Europe. They were part of the concert band...
By July Weather Summary
Summary for July 2023 Highest recorded temp. for July 2023: 99° on July 26 Record: 111° on July 15, 2006 Average high temp. for July 2023: 83° Average high temp. for 48 July’s: 84° Lowest recorded temp. for July 2023: 51° on July 6 Record: 38° on...
Fiddin' Around
Fortunately the heaviest rain storms avoided us early Saturday during the opening hours of the Ipswich community rummage sales. But the precipitation would unfortunately intensify which still didn't hinder the sales that were totally indoors. On the...
Random Thoughts
LETTERS HOME It's been three years since my Mom passed away and some boxes containing her possessions remained unopened. To say that she saved and stored away scraps of life's bits and pieces would...
Local student wins 4-H scholarship
South Dakota State University Extension announces the sixteen recipients of 4-H state-level scholarships. Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for...
Leo Jung
Leo Jung, 94, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Funeral Service for Leo Jung will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at St. John's... Full story
Barbara L. Gibbs
Barbara L. Gibbs, age 72, of Ipswich passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Aberdeen Health and Rehab in Aberdeen. Schriver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.... Full story
Aqua Addicts perform at Regional contest, still performing locally
The Aberdeen Aqua Addicts Water Ski Team participated in the 31st Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament, held in Evansdale, Iowa from July 28 to July 30, 2023. This prestigious tournament brought...
W.I.N. Junior Legion team sixth at state tourney
The Warner-Ipswich-Northville Junior Legion team finished in sixth place at the state tournament in Lennox this past weekend. The tournament was plagued with water issues, all weekend, resulting in the fifth/sixth place contest being relocated to...
Northville Merchants amateur baseball season ends
The Northville Merchants, an amateur baseball team, played in the state tournament on Friday, August 4th in Mitchell. They were beat out by the Menno Mad Frogs with a score of 8-3, ending their...
