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Lila Hoffman, Donna Wagner, Kendra Brandenburg and Gloria Vavra took the True Dakotan along as they competed in the USBC Women’s Bowling Championships in Las Vegas. The group, driven by Verle Hoffman (left), also made sightseeing stops at Canyonlands, Moab, Zion National Park and Valley of Fire.

Lila Hoffman, Donna Wagner, Kendra Brandenburg and Gloria Vavra took the True Dakotan along as they competed in the USBC Women’s Bowling Championships in Las Vegas. The group, driven by Verle Hoffman (left), also made sightseeing stops at Canyonlands, Moab, Zion National Park and Valley of Fire.

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A trip to Las Vegas became an unforgettable milestone as four local women competed in the USBC Women’s Bowling Championships and celebrated decades of friendship on the lanes.Gloria Vavra, Lila Hoffman, Kendra Brandenburg and Donna Wagner traveled to Las Vegas for the national tournament, with...
Larry Powell’s Freedom Train served as a Wessington Springs Fourth of July Parade entry in 2023. Families can find the train this year at the field house following the July 4 parade and senior center ice cream social. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

Larry Powell’s Freedom Train served as a Wessington Springs Fourth of July Parade entry in 2023. Families can find the train this year at the field house following the July 4 parade and senior center ice cream social. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

All Aboard the Freedom Train

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
After the Fourth of July parade rolls down Main Street and the ice cream social wraps up at the Senior Center, families can head to the field house in Wessington Springs City Park for a ride aboard Larry Powell’s Freedom Train.While many residents may recognizetheattractionfrom December’s community...
Joyce Krueger was caught in the act of beautifying Wessington Springs, planting flowers in City Park and across town. Krueger’s colorful displays add bursts of summer color and community spirit throughout Springs.

Joyce Krueger was caught in the act of beautifying Wessington Springs, planting flowers in City Park and across town. Krueger’s colorful displays add bursts of summer color and community spirit throughout Springs.

Scenes of Summer: Growing Community Pride and making a Splash

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Scenes of Summer: Growing Community Pride and making a Splash
Oil by Bailey Roduner

Oil by Bailey Roduner

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Alicia Roesler Wshs Art Instructor
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
From the halls of WSHS we bring a new project to the Artist’s Corner. This project was completed recently by Painting student and sophomore, Bailey Roduner. The goal with this project was to learn how to work with oil paint.
A Half-Century of Commitment

A Half-Century of Commitment

A Half-Century of Commitment

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
American Legion Post #14 Commander Kyle Everson presents Chris Christensen with a certificate commemorating 50 years of continuous membership in the American Legion.
1st grade Shown with Principal for the hour Will Arhart and Quinten Christensen, AR award recipients are: Harper Sealey, Leelin Polly, McCrae Nickels, Harvey Cashman, Lucy Cashman, Aurora Olson, Harlowe Harmdierks. Not pictured: August Getman.

1st grade Shown with Principal for the hour Will Arhart and Quinten Christensen, AR award recipients are: Harper Sealey, Leelin Polly, McCrae Nickels, Harvey Cashman, Lucy Cashman, Aurora Olson, Harlowe Harmdierks. Not pictured: August Getman.

Hometown Hero Returns to Encourage Young Readers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Quinten Christensen, a Wessington Springs High School graduate, hometown football standout and senior starting offensive lineman for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, surprised Wessington Springs Elementary School students during the school’s end-ofyear Accelerated Reading assembly earlier this...
Traveling with the True Dakotan: Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?What Happens in Vegas… Ends Up in the True DakotanBetsy and Eric Schroeder, along with Jarryd Lipp and Aaron Cashman, all of Wessington Springs, took the True Dakotan along earlier this month while traveling to the NDA 2026 Team Dart Championship in Las...
Behind the Tables: Can You Match the Decorator?

Behind the Tables: Can You Match the Decorator?

Behind the Tables: Can You Match the Decorator?

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
From heirloom china and treasured crystal to creative centerpieces and themed displays, the annual Festival of Tables has become about much more than table settings alone.Events like Festival of Tables are often designed to bring people together through creativity, hospitality and community...
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