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Developmental screenings set for Sept. 16 at area schools

Developmental screenings set for Sept. 16 at area schools

Developmental screenings set for Sept. 16 at area schools

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Families with children from birth to age 5 in the Wessington Springs and Wolsey-Wessington school districts will have an opportunity to learn more about their child’s developmental progress during screenings Wednesday, Sept. 16.Personnel from Core Educational Cooperative and each school district...
Devan Hoekman, CNP, has joined the staff at Horizon Health in Wessington Springs, bringing 10 years of experience as a CareFlight nurse to her new role in family medicine. Hoekman is currently seeing patients at the Wessington Springs clinic, with interests including preventive care, women’s health, pediatrics and chronic disease management. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Devan Hoekman, CNP, has joined the staff at Horizon Health in Wessington Springs, bringing 10 years of experience as a CareFlight nurse to her new role in family medicine. Hoekman is currently seeing patients at the Wessington Springs clinic, with interests including preventive care, women’s health, pediatrics and chronic disease management. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

New Horizon Health provider focuses on prevention, relationships

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
After a decade caring for patients during some of their most critical moments, Devan Hoekman is shifting her focus to what can happen long before an emergency.Hoekman, a certified nurse practitioner who recently joined Horizon Health in Wessington Springs, spent 10 years as a CareFlight nurse for...
Bridge Dedication To Honor Wessington Springs Veteran Killed In Vietnam

Bridge Dedication To Honor Wessington Springs Veteran Killed In Vietnam

Bridge Dedication To Honor Wessington Springs Veteran Killed In Vietnam

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Staff Sgt. Ronald D. McIlravy is the only Jerauld County resident to receive a Fallen Hero Bridge dedicationA South Dakota bridge will be dedicated Saturday, Aug. 22, in memory of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ronald D. McIlravy, who was raised in Wessington Springs and killed while serving in Vietnam.The...
Jerauld County reminds residents of building permit requirements

Jerauld County reminds residents of building permit requirements

Jerauld County reminds residents of building permit requirements

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Jerauld County residents planning new construction, moving a structure or making a major addition to an existing property are reminded that a building permit is required before work begins.Permits may be obtained through the Jerauld County Equalization Office.
The Wessington Springs Summer Recreation Program was awarded $1,100 to help pay for concrete sidewalks and dugouts. Pictured from left to right: Operation Round-Up Trustee Amber Kolousek, Central Electric Manager of Communications Tara Miller, W.S. Summer Recreation Program Committee Members Natasha Waters and Ryan Jensen.

The Wessington Springs Summer Recreation Program was awarded $1,100 to help pay for concrete sidewalks and dugouts. Pictured from left to right: Operation Round-Up Trustee Amber Kolousek, Central Electric Manager of Communications Tara Miller, W.S. Summer Recreation Program Committee Members Natasha Waters and Ryan Jensen.

Central Electric Awards Grants to Local Groups

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Central Electric Cooperative recently presented Operation Round-Up grants to local organizations that are working to enhance quality of life in and around the Wessington Springs community.
Kathy Dean holds flowers presented in recognition of her 37 years of dedication to the Shakespeare Garden Society. (PHOTO COURTESY GWYNETH FASTNACHT)

Kathy Dean holds flowers presented in recognition of her 37 years of dedication to the Shakespeare Garden Society. (PHOTO COURTESY GWYNETH FASTNACHT)

Garden Party celebrates a century of Shakespeare Garden history

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A beautiful summer evening provided the setting Sunday for a celebration 100 years in the making at Wessington Springs’ Shakespeare Garden.Local residents, former residents, family and friends gathered for a Garden Party marking the centennial of Wessington Springs College English professor Emma...
A television screen was offline at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City, S.D. on July 28, 2026. (PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH / SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH)

A television screen was offline at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City, S.D. on July 28, 2026. (PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH / SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH)

SD taxpayers spend millions on cyberattacks after federal grant rejected

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
South Dakota turned down millions of dollars in federal cybersecurity grants and instead is spending more than $7 million in state taxpayer funds to battle what has become a constant threat of attacks on computer systems used by government, industry and individuals.In addition to recent...
A school bus stop arm serves as an important reminder for motorists as students return to school. Drivers must stop when a bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended and remain stopped until the warning signals are turned off. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

A school bus stop arm serves as an important reminder for motorists as students return to school. Drivers must stop when a bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended and remain stopped until the warning signals are turned off. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

With school back in session, it’s time for road safety lesson

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
As students return to classrooms this week, Jerauld County Sheriff Jason Weber is reminding motorists that back-to-school season also means changing driving habits.School buses are once again traveling county roads, children are walking near schools and crossing streets, and increased morning...
Ready for a new school year

Ready for a new school year

Ready for a new school year

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wolsey-Wessington Kicks Off New Year With Back to School Bash(LEFT) Cooper Timm takes his turn as the brave student in the dunk tank during Wolsey-Wessington’s Back to School Bash Friday.
Legend Seeds President Tim Bratland, Rob Baruth 6B Seed & Supplies, Steve Nielson Lead Sales for Legend Seeds. (PHOTO COURTESY 6B SEEDS)

Legend Seeds President Tim Bratland, Rob Baruth 6B Seed & Supplies, Steve Nielson Lead Sales for Legend Seeds. (PHOTO COURTESY 6B SEEDS)

6B Seed and Supplies receives Dealer Award

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Local Legend Seeds Dealer, 6B Seed and Supplies of Alpena, was awarded the Living Legend Dealer Award at the Legend Seeds Annual Dealer Kickoff July 18 and 19.The Living Legend Award honors exceptional dealers who demonstrate outstanding success while embodying the values of Legend Seeds thru...
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