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Christmas at the Courthouse
This tree, decorated by the Wily Wizards 4-H Club, is one of the variety of Christmas trees that will be set up in the County Courthouse in Ipswich. Set up is taking place through December 9. The...
Angel Tree benefits Avantara residents
The past year or more has been particularly hard on residents of Avantara nursing home due to the restricted visitation and many residents don't have family close by to make Christmas special. This...
Hometown Holiday Weekend festivities next week
Plans are in full swing for Ipswich Commercial Club’s fifth annual Hometown Holiday Weekend, planned December 9-11. Many businesses and organizations are planning specials and treats for this three-day event. Hometown Holiday Weekend flyers can be...
Two IHS musicians in North Area Honor Band
The 30th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Dr. Rolf Olson, director of Bands, Professor of Trumpet,...
Food Pantry here next week
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County on two days. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Edmunds County 4-H Building. The Food Pantry will return on Friday, Dec....
Elementary Christmas concert Thursday
The Ipswich Public Elementary students will celebrate Christmas with their Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 2. There will be a matinee performance at 2:15 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. The Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students...
MS/HS Wnter Concert December 9
Ipswich Middle School and High School music students will perform their Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature music from the sixth grade choir, seventh grade choir, eighth grade choir, 6-7 band, 9-12 choir, and...
IHS sophomore headed to State competition
Sam Grabowska will compete in the State Oral Interpretation Festival December 3 and 4 in Huron. IHS students competed in the Oral Interpretation District October 25. IHS participants were Sam, Gavin...
Angel Tree at Courthouse for Avantara residents
The past year or more has been particularly hard on residents of Avantara nursing home due to the restricted visitation and many residents don’t have family close by to make Christmas special. This year the Wily Wizards 4-H Club is sponsoring an...
Ipswich turkey winners
Area businesses wished local residents Happy Thanksgiving last week, giving them a chance to win a turkey. Turkey Days winners include: Marv Seyer at Ipswich Tribune, Robert Wagner at John Sieh Agency, Nathan Kadlec at Burger’s Place, Marv Seyer...
Hometown Holiday weekend planned
Plans are in full swing for the 5th Annual Hometown Holiday Weekend December 9-11, sponsored by the Ipswich Commercial Club. Many businesses and organizations are planning specials and treats for this three-day event. Holiday events will include:...
Elementary Christmas concert Dec. 2
The Ipswich Public Elementary students will celebrate Christmas with their Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 2. There will be a matinee performance at 2:15 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. The Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students...
MS/HS Winter Concert December 9
Ipswich Middle School and High School music students will perform their Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature music from the sixth grade choir, seventh grade choir, eighth grade choir, 6-7 band, 9-12 choir, and...
New face at FEM Electric
Sonje Oban has joined FEM Electric and will be doing the Advertising/Marketing/Member Services position. She is also going to be the front desk receptionist, along with other duties. Sonje was born...
Ipswich Blood Drive brings in 42 volunteers
The Ipswich community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on Nov. 8 at Holy Cross Catholic Church which helped collect a total of 43 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 42 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 35...
Funding opportunity to improve grouse habitat
by Heidi Becker The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has partnered with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks to develop a conservation program for producers aimed at improving habitat for a...
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2022 Snow Queens crowned
The Ipswich 2022 Snow Queens were crowned on Saturday, Nov. 13 in the School Theatre. Tasia Rivera, daughter of Robynn and Ryan Konsor, was crowned 2022 Miss Ipswich Snow Queen. She was chosen Miss...
Thanksgiving service Sunday
The annual Ipswich Community Thanksgiving service is planned on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. in the United Church of Christ. Pastor Tim Fugman will give the message, “A Rare Attitude.” You are invited to share the Friendly Feast dinner before the...
Veterans Day program in School Theatre
The Ipswich School hosted a Veterans Day program on Nov. 11 in the School Theatre. The Ipswich Band and Chorus performed. Jesse Knittel, a member of the Ipswich American Legion, gave the Veterans Day...
Ipswich Snow Queens to be crowned Saturday
The 2022 Ipswich Snow Queen will be crowned on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the School Theatre. The theme is "Go For Gold." The Festival is sponsored by the Ipswich Commercial Club. The senior...
Senior Citizen Snow Queen crowned
Ila Walker was crowned the 2022 Senior Citizen Snow Queen recently at Avantara. Ila Walker was born and raised on a farm in the Chelsea/Cresbard area. She lived on the family farm and graduated from...
Veterans' Day programs at local schools
Veterans’ Day is Thursday, Nov. 11. Local schools will have programs to celebrate the holiday. The Edmunds Central School in Roscoe will host a program at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 in the EC Fine Arts Gymnasium. All local veterans from Hosmer and Roscoe...
First nine weeks Ipswich School honor roll
Ipswich Public School first nine weeks honor roll has been released. Students on the list are: SENIOR 4.0 and Higher — Kirsten Anderson, Trevor Beyers, Zach Geditz, Carson Gohl, Charles Jaenisch, Gavin Koch, Taylor Thorson 3.70-3.99 — Holly...
County 4-H Recognition Event held Nov. 7
The Edmunds County 4-H Recognition Event was held Sunday, November 7 at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. The evening started with a potluck supper followed by the awards ceremony. The 4-H members, leaders...
Giving blood, a great way to give thanks
The Ipswich Lions Club will host a Blood Drive on November 8 at Holy Cross Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact Jerry Brooks at 605-380-1925 to make an appointment or call Vitalant at 1-877-258-4825. Common misconceptions of blood donors...
