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Law Enforcement Center plans
The series of meetings to discuss the plans to build a law enforcement center next to the Edmunds County Courthouse in Ipswich began last week. Commissioner Chad Preszler opened the meetings in Ipswich and Roscoe on Nov. 27 and 28. He said Sheriff...
The Spirit of the Season
The Ipswich K-5 students presented "Secret Santa" on Thursday, Nov. 30 in the School Theatre. They finished the play with "The Spirit of the Season." The 4-5 Grade Band and the Preschool and Jr....
Tree of Kindness seeks to help Humane Societies
This year the “Tree of Kindness” is for our furry friends. The tree is located on the first floor of the courthouse and is decorated for the dogs and cats. If you would like to help, pick a scroll from the tree (or a list from under the tree)...
Feeding SD Pantry coming
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Edmunds County 4-H Building. The Food Pantry will be in Bowdle on Friday,...
EC Christmas Concert Dec. 7
Edmunds Central School will be having a K-12 Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 7 at 7 p.m....
IHS Holiday music
Ipswich Middle School and High School music students will perform their Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 7 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature music from the middle school choir, 6-7 band, 8-12 choir, and 8-12 band....
Hosmer Seniors meet
The Hosmer Seniors will meet on Thursday, Dec. 21 in the Legion at 2 p.m. Bingo will follow....
KC Free Throw contest during December 12 doubleheader
The Annual Knights of Columbus free throw contest will be held on December 12, during the Ipswich vs. North Central doubleheader basketball game. The contest is free to all boys and girls ages 9-14 years old. It will start at halftime of the girls...
Edmunnds County 4-H Recognition Night held
The Edmunds County 4-H Recognition Event was held Monday, November 27 at the 4-H Building in Ipswich. The evening started with a potluck supper followed by the awards ceremony. The 4-H members,...
Three IHS students compete at State B
Three Ipswich students will participate in the State B Oral Interpretation Festival in Harrisburg Dec. 1 and 2, 2023. This year, the IHS oral interpretation team competed at the District 10B Contest...
Holiday activites in Ipswich this weekend
The Hometown Holiday Weekend, sponsored by the Ipswich Commercial Club is coming this week. The festivities begin on Thursday, Nov. 30 with treats to enjoy. You won’t go hungry, with Open Houses at several local businesses on Friday and Saturday,...
Roscoe Community Club plans for holiday cheer
The Roscoe Community Club is planning some fun events to kick off Christmas celebrations in their "Small Town Proud" community. To start things off, the residents are decking the streets and homes with beautiful Christmas decor! If you would like...
Hosmer Holiday Fair
Cozy Creative Corner hosted a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Hosmer. A variety of vendors had booths with ideas for your Christmas gifting. The Edmunds Central FFA helped with lunch...
IHS senior in North Area Honor Band
The 32nd Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Dr....
Courthouse Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Edmunds County Courthouse and you are invited to get into the Holiday Spirit by attending the Christmas lighting ceremony on Friday, December 1 at 7 p.m. Trees line the hallway of all three floors...
Ipswich Concerts
The Ipswich Public Elementary students will celebrate Christmas with their Christmas Concert on Thursday, November 30. 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...
Edmunds Central FFAers compete in Rapid City
Edmunds Central FFA members will be competing in the 2023 State Leadership Development Event (LDE) in Rapid City Dec.4. EC FFA members have been hard at work to qualify for the State LDE. They...
Meetings next week for proposed Edmunds County law enforcement center
The Edmunds County Jail has been closed since November 2022 when the Sheriff’s Office was relocated to the Community Room in the Courthouse. Edmunds County Sheriff Jonathan Waldner has proposed building a law enforcement center, including a jail,...
Ipswich Christmas concerts
The Ipswich Public Elementary students will celebrate Christmas with their Christmas Concert on Thursday, November 30. 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...
Squad Room
Edmunds Central students presented the comedy "Squad Room" last weekend. A squad of loony detectives deal with a variety of crimes. The play was directed by Sandra Beyers....
Holiday Fairs two Saturdays
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Fairs! Saturday, Nov. 25 you can search for holiday goodies at the Hosmer Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fair is at a building on Main Street across from the Vet Clinic. The next week, on Dec. 2, the Hometown...
EC FOCUS Showcase planned
The Edmunds Central FOCUS Showcase will be held in the school on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. The students will be on hand from 5:30 to 6:15 to talk about their classes and demonstrate their skills. The classes available to the students...
Win a Christmas tree at Edmunds Central PAC Tree-A-Palooza
The Edmunds Central Parent Advisory Committee is hosting a Tree-A-Palooza, a Christmas tree raffle. They have 11 decorated Christmas trees that were donated by area businesses and families. If your name is drawn to win the tree, you will win the...
2023 local turkey winners
Happy Thanksgiving from local businesses who gave turkeys for the holiday. Turkey winners were: Diane Geditz at Ipswich State Bank, Virginia Aman at Gibson Publishing, Valette Horst at John Sieh Agency, Janelle Sylte at Ipswich Lumber, Bob Wagner at...
Ipswich Elementary Clubs seek volunteers
Ipswich elementary students can participate in clubs. This year’s clubs include: Baking Club, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14; Lego Club (K-2), Jan. 11, 18, 25 Board Games (3-5), Jan. 11, 18, 25; Lego Club (3-5), Feb. 1, 8, 15; Board Games (K-2), Feb. 1, 8,...