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P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Recently, Katherine Havlik, a 2023 graduate of Wessington Springs High School, was awarded a $750 scholarship from Chapter D, the local chapter of P.E.O. P.E.O. is an organization which supports the education of women throughout the world by offering loans, grants, awards and scholarships to...
The original bell from the founder of Templeton United Church hangs in front of the current Templeton Church building and is rung regularly on Sundays.

The original bell from the founder of Templeton United Church hangs in front of the current Templeton Church building and is rung regularly on Sundays.

“All are welcome to gather, remember, connect, celebrate”

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Templeton Church Invites Community to 140 Year Celebration June 18 Templeton United Church of Christ is celebrating a milestone this Sunday with a variety of community events to be held at the church located one mile south of the intersection of SD Highway 34 and 374th Avenue west of Wessington...
The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete.

The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete.

Local Students Compete at 2023 4-H State Shooting Competition

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete. Throughout the youth shooting season starting in January, youth practice alongside their coaches in their chosen disciplines.
Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer

Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer

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Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer

News Staff
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Abundant sunshine and soaring temperatures encouraged area children of all ages to eagerly take the first plunge of the summer season during the inaugural pool day of 2023.
From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

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From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
From the halls of WSHS we bring a few recently completed chalk pastel drawings completed by our freshmen Drawing students. Alicia Collins (left), Tregen Jensen (center), and Logan Mohling (right) are just a few of the students who learned how to blend and work with chalk over the past couple weeks.
COURTESY PHOTO Sara Cashman (right) was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Student. She is pictured with the other two DAISY winners, (left) Dr. Heather Swanson, faculty and Heidi Gehrke, preceptor.

COURTESY PHOTO Sara Cashman (right) was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Student. She is pictured with the other two DAISY winners, (left) Dr. Heather Swanson, faculty and Heidi Gehrke, preceptor.

Local Woman Recognized with DAISY Award at MMU

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Wessington Springs woman and a student at Mount Marty University (MMU), Sara Cashman, was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Student during the Nursing Pinning Ceremony held May 5, 2023.
Setting a Place at the Sold-Out Festival of Tables

Setting a Place at the Sold-Out Festival of Tables

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Setting a Place at the Sold-Out Festival of Tables

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Every seat was sold at the Senior Center’s 9th Annual Festival of Tables earlier this month where attendees enjoyed beautifully decorated tables, food, fellowship and interesting presentations about decorators’ table settings.
Debuting the South Dakota Arts Journal

Debuting the South Dakota Arts Journal

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Debuting the South Dakota Arts Journal

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
“Who am I to be doing this?” That’s a question Dale Lamphere says he’s asked himself many times. No doubt, it’s a question many of us have pondered as we break new ground. Lamphere says he always reminds himself, “I am the voice today of untold ancestors who came before me.
May is SACOTA membership month: Support the arts in

May is SACOTA membership month: Support the arts in

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May is SACOTA membership month: Support the arts in

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Each year, community members have a chance to support the arts during Springs Area Council of the Arts (SACOTA) membership drive. The group depends on annual memberships to support its programs during the year.
WSES PTO Invites School Community to Help “Stock the Staff Lounge”

WSES PTO Invites School Community to Help “Stock the Staff Lounge”

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WSES PTO Invites School Community to Help “Stock the Staff Lounge”

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is celebrated May 8 – 12 and the Wessington Springs Elementary School (WSES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) invites parents, students and the school community to participate by helping “Stock the Staff Lounge.”
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