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A Christmas Letter from “Your” Carnegie Library

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Season Greetings to my patrons and wonderful community. I hope it has been a good year for you. Now, for my 2025 recap.I do have some wonderful and exciting news to share with everyone.

Taking a break from decorating their Santa’s Workshop-themed float, members of the Wessington Book Club are pictured. Top, left to right: Marla Lichty and Jane Fritzsche. Lower, left to right: Patty Schilling, Mary Ann Hedge, Karen Clarke, Becky Resel and Sharon Wuestewald.

From a small idea to a shining tradition: Wessington Parade of Lights built by community

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Thursday, December 11, 2025

What began as a handful of four-wheelers lighting up Main Street has grown into one of Wessington’s biggest and brightest holiday traditions.Thirteen years ago, Karen Clarke dreamed up what would become the Wessington Parade of Lights.

The ski hill tow rope in Wessington Springs pulled countless kids up the hill Sunday.

Sleds, Cocoa and a Hidden Santa: Winter Park and Museum Events Celebrate the Season in Wessington Springs

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Families enjoyed a wintry afternoon during Winter Magic in the Park on Sunday, Dec. 7, as kids sledded, skated and climbed aboard horse-drawn wagon rides around Winter Park. Inside the historic Field House, visitors warmed up with hot cocoa, snacks and hands-on holiday crafts.

4-H horse exhibitors performed exceptionally well during the State 4-H Horse show. Left to right, Alexis Roesler, Crawleigh Reiner, Kershaw Reiner and Lily Roesler, with Kershaw winning the State 4-H Horse Premier Exhibitor in the beginner division.

4-H Members Honored at 2025 Jerauld-Buffalo Recognition Event

Audra Scheel, 4-h Educator

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The 2025 Jerauld-Buffalo Recognition Event began with a welcome and a meal before honoring youth for their accomplishments throughout the year.

Disaster Averted

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Christmas tree lighting was nearly foiled Monday night...until two quick-thinking elves came to the rescue. When they arrived to light the tree, they discovered both extension cords were missing! Immediately, they suspected the Grinch had been up to his mischievous ways again.

Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation Awards Grants to Area Organizations

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

“Gifts that help the community continue to thrive”The Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation (WSACF) recently awarded grants totaling $6,000 to four groups as a part of its mission to help fund local organizations and projects which help keep Wessington Springs a desirable community in which...

On Monday, November 17, 2025, Hub and Laura Kieser presented several checks to local organizations in memory of Hub’s mother, Gladys Kieser, who passed away one year ago. Representing the organizations are, front row, left to right: Delia Atkinson (Springs Area Bus), Rod Huisman (Blue Bag Nutrition Program), Eileen Woodruff (Jerauld County Museum). Back row: Brian Bergeleen (Opera House), Hub and Laura Kieser, Phil Wipf (Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center). (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Honoring Loved Ones Through Giving: Kiesers Share the Power of Memorial Gifts

News Staff

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

As the holiday season approaches and families prepare to gather in gratitude, one local family is encouraging the community to reflect on the meaning and impact of memorial gifts.

Left to right: Janet Jungemann, Tucker Graff, Kallahan Moeding, Brix Kelsey, Beverly Johnson, Everly Jungemann, Kylie Walters, Anna Woodbury, Harper Johnsen, Finley Swartz, Quinn Jensen, Cashlynn Dorris, Kari Jungemann, Mya Flemming, Raygen Sprecher, Harper Black, Isaac Larson, Harley Eichstadt, Elias Carmona, and Mrs. Zemlicka.

First Graders Celebrate Fall Tradition with Dairy and Pumpkin Patch Visit

News Staff

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

First grade students from Wolsey-Wessington School enjoyed a fall tradition on Thursday, October 23, with their annual trip to the Lazy J Dairy and the Larsen family pumpkin patch. This long-standing tradition has been a favorite for generations of students in the district.

Three Wessington Springs Alumni Earn FFA’s Highest Honor

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Thirteen WSHS FFA members travel to Indianapolis for National FFA Convention and week of hands-on learning experiencesThirteen Wessington Springs FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, last week to attend the 98th National FFA Convention, where three Wessington Springs High School alumni,...

WS Senior Center Menu Nov. 5-12

WS Senior Center Menu Nov. 12-19

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

In person dining or call in for delivery or pick-up. Please contact Marla at 539-9331. Meals served daily 12 p.m. Free delivery. In October 2025, 576 meals were served and delivered.Wed., Nov. 12: Chicken Patty, side salad, fruit, bun. Thurs., Nov.

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