True Dakotan Brings Home Four Editorial Awards The South Dakota NewMedia Association announced the winners for entries in its annual contest that recognizes overall quality work in news, editorial, advertising, design, digital and social media. This year, the True Dakotan was recognized for its work in the following categories, with notations from judges (italicized) made up of members of the Wyoming Press Association: • Best Feature Photo, 2nd place: Not A Chance Of Dampened Spirits At Foothills Days 2023.

The 11th annual Festival of Tables at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizen’s Center was a sold-out event. Due to additional requests for tickets, another table was added to the room, and twelve tables of eight were filled.

Springs Area Council of the Arts (SACOTA) holds its membership drive each year during the month of May. The group depends on annual memberships to support its programs during the year. Individuals and businesses who contribute in this manner are providing a financial foundation that makes it possible for SACOTA to present quality concerts and other events for the community and surrounding area at very affordable prices.

Last Thursday, May 2, a local effort brought a national movement to Wessington Springs. The 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer was commemorated in Jerauld County at the Springs Inn Cafe by local clergy and parishioners in order to fulfill the movement’s purpose: “Lift up the Word - Light up the World.”

As warmer weather draws residents outdoors, spring clean up to-do lists grow lengthy in a hurry. The City of Wessington Springs is planning its Spring Clean Up Day May 13.

Gettysburg editor elected to lead state's news media association Molly McRoberts, editor of the Potter County News at Gettysburg, was elected the 138th president of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA) during the organization’s annual meeting on April 26 in Huron. Outgoing SDNA President Kristi Hine presented McRoberts the SDNA “traveling gavel” following the meeting held during the SDNA convention, signaling the culmination of Hine’s year of service as president.

Two weekly newspaper couples were inducted into the South Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame on Friday, April 26, during the 141st South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA) convention in Huron. Gayle A.

While many people appreciate the talent it takes to create a beautiful floriculture design, few are aware of the nitty-gritty details and knowledge it takes to win the FFA floriculture competition at the state level and advance to the national competition. This year, the Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) team comprised of seniors, Alyssa Grohs and Carissa Scheel, junior, Mariah Messmer, sophomore, Mercedes Jones and freshman, Anna Arhart were able to do just that.