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Easter Bunny visit
The Easter Bunny, with the help of Ipswich Commercial Club volunteers, left eggs filled with candy at the 4-H Building. There were two groups of youth up to fifth grade to gather the color eggs....
Ipswich City Council election
Ipswich voters will elect two City Council members on Tuesday, April 9. The election polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of the election. At the election two Ward openings will be decided. • Ward I, Two-Year term: incumbent Michael H...
Tips and even a class trip for Monday's eclipse
Edmunds Central Science teacher Spencer Cody said we will actually get to see up to 63% totality around 2 p.m. on Monday, definitely worth going out to view with proper protective eyewear (eclipse glasses). The partial eclipse viewed from here will...
Feeding S.D. Mobile Pantry here next week
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, April 9. 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the swimming pool since the 4-H Building will be used for the City Council...
IHS Prom Saturday
The Ipswich School Prom is Saturday, April 6. The theme is “Under the Sea.” The Grand March begins at 8:15 p.m. with the doors opening at 7:45 p.m....
F.O.C.U.S. Showcase
The Edmunds Central P.A.C. Spring F.O.C.U.S. Showcase and FFA Baked Potato Supper is planned on Tuesday, April 9 in the EC Commons from 5 to 7 p.m. The students FOCUS class projects will be on display. An Entrepreneurial Fair will be from 5:30 to...
Hosmer Seniors meet on April 18
The Hosmer Seniors will meet Thursday, April 18 for a noon lunch in the Legion. Sausage and soup will be served, bring a dish to pass. Bingo will follow....
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Edmunds Central School hosts Queening Institute
by Spencer Cody Edmunds Central School Twelve teachers from 10 school districts from throughout South Dakota joined Edmunds Central students in the Queening Institute hosted by the Edmunds Central...
Local churches celebrate Easter this week
Local churches will be celebrating Holy Week with services (weather permitting) this week. The First Baptist of Ipswich will host the community Good Friday service on March 29 at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Dan Kuno will deliver the sermon, “What H...
EC students recreate King Arthur's Quest
The Missoula Children’s Theatre will work with Edmunds Central students next week, April 1-6. They will present King Arthur’s Quest Saturday, April 6 at 4 and 6:30 p.m. All EC students age five and older are welcome to audition on Monday, April 1 f...
Ipswich Commercial Club plans Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday
The Ipswich Commercial Club will have an Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the 4-H grounds. There will be two age groups: Kindergarten and younger and first through fifth grade. Baskets will be provided. If the weather is not agreeable,...
Ready for Spring
Edmunds County Conservation District hosted a workshop on Saturday, March in the 4-H Building. Speakers Chris Goldade and Malee Rosonke told about starting plants indoors and outdoors. Goldade also...
Edmunds Central Third Quarter Honor Roll
The Edmunds Central Third Quarter Honor Roll was recently released. Students on the list include: A Honor Roll First Grade: Lawree Ford, Tenley Heyne, Milo Meier, Blake Miller, and Isabella Spears Second Grade: Oakley Beyers and Liam Heyne Third...
Election results
The Special Jail/Bond Election was held on March 12, 2024. The yes votes won - 542 votes to 266 no votes. The precinct results are attached as a photo....
IHS Spring Concert next Tuesday
The Ipswich Middle School and High School Spring Concert is planned on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Students will perform the contest music they’ve been rehearsing. Choir students are under the direction of Nate Collins, and band students are under t...
Easter activities for local youth
Easter fun is being planned by local organizations. The Ipswich Commercial Club will have an Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the 4-H grounds. There will be two age groups: Kindergarten and younger and first through fifth grade. Baskets...
Upcycling for a healthier garden
The Edmunds County Conservation District is planning a gardening workshop on Saturday, March 23 in the Edmunds County 4-H Building in Ipswich from 2 to 4 p.m. “Upcycling for a Healthier Garden” will feature two speakers, Chris Goldade and Malee Ros...
IHS Superintedent appointed to SDHSAA Board
The South Dakota High School Activities Association met Wednesday, Feb. 28. After an hourlong executive session the board appointed Trent Osborne of Ipswich to join the board as its East River At Large member. Osborne, the Ipswich superintendent,...
Sports alignments had first reading, NC now is a B team
By Dana Hess For the S.D. NewsMedia Association The first reading of sports classifications and alignments for the next two school years received the endorsement of the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors at its...
County Shooters qualify for State Shoot in April
The Edmunds County 4-H Shooting Sports held their second postal on March 11. Shooting a qualifying score enables the shooters to participate in the State Shoot in Ft. Pierre April 26-28. Qualifying for state in BB Gun were Beginners William...
IHS art students participate in Visual Arts Competition in Sioux Falls March 15-16
The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) announces the 10th Annual State Visual Arts Competition and Gallery at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls March 15 and 16. The event will bring together the artistic prowess of students from 36...
Amazing Bees
Edmunds Central FFA officers exhibit on bees at the Commodity Classic in Houston, February 29-March 1. The Edmunds Central exhibit focused on the school district's current effort to educate on the...
Young wrestlers head to State
Young Ipswich Area wrestlers competed in the Region in Huron on March 9. See page 16 for the results. Ipswich Area wrestlers are coached by Chase Bloomquist. Coach Bloomquist wrestles 165# for NSU...
Upcycling for a healthier garden
The Edmunds County Conservation District is planning a garden workshop on March 23 in the 4-H Building in Ipswich from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP by March 22, 605-426-6994. See the ad on page 3 for more information....
Hosmer Seniors to meet March 21
The Hosmer Seniors will meet for a noon meal on Thursday, March 21 at the Legion. Bingo will follow....