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SD Century Farms and Ranches Invited to Apply for Recognition

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are honored to recognize longstanding South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program at this year’s State Fair.

P.E.O. Scholarship Available for Two WSHS Senior Girls

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

The local Chapter D of P.E.O. will once again offer two scholarships, in the amount of $700 each, to two graduating senior girls from Wessington Springs High School. All senior girls who plan to pursue post-high school education are encouraged to apply.

South Dakota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

The National Weather Service designated last week, April 7-11 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management says this is a good time to start thinking about what to do when severe thunderstorms or tornadoes impact the state.

Bids for Ag Shop Renovation Due Next Week

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Needed Updates Plus Ag Lab Addition Included in Project ScopeFollowing a presentation given by Ciavarella Design at a special school board meeting held on March 31, 2025, the Wessington Springs School District Board of Education voted to move forward with bid documents on an estimated $1.

WSACF Grant Application Deadline is April 30

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Applications for the Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation (WSACF) spring grant must be submitted by April 30, 2025. Applications may be picked up at the Chamber & Development office or obtained online at sdcommunityfoundation.org.

Double the Talent, Double the Cast

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

When “Cinderella” Director Julie Fastnacht faced the problem of a room full of talented students auditioning for the production, she did something she’d never done before, had two full casts. “As you can see, I had so much talent that I was able to have two full casts for the first time.

REV. ZACH KINGERY

Community invited to “Ignite” Your Faith Event April 30

News Staff

Monday, April 14, 2025

The Wessington Springs Area Community Youth Group (CYG) spent the past year studying the story of Jesus and how to stay “plugged in” and shine His Light.To celebrate the end of their studies, they will host a “revival” on April 30 and have invited Rev.

Holy Week Schedule

Good Friday and Easter Sunday Schedule

News Staff

Monday, April 14, 2025

April 18 Good FridaySt. Joseph’s Catholic Church Noon Good Friday Service.Immanuel Baptist 6 p.m. Christian Seder (Passover) celebration.Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 7 p.m.Community Ecumenical Worship of Scripture and Song.WS Methodist Church 7:30 p.m.

Behind The Scenes Of "Cinderella"

Jada Kolousek, Wshs Journalism Student

Sunday, April 13, 2025

The countless hours of hard work Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) students put in for two months came together this weekend. Practicing every day but Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. paid off with a packed house each night last weekend.

DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN Springs Area Council of the Arts’ (SACOTA) Spring Book Club Meetup drew over 20 attendees to the Springs Inn Cafe on Monday, April 7, 2025 to hear author Jodi Culliney share insights about the writing process in her new novel series.

Author Jodi Culliney Charms Crowd at SACOTA Spring Book Club Meetup

Delia Atkinson / True Dakotan

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Springs Area Council of the Arts (SACOTA) hosted author Jodi Culliney for the organization’s Spring Book Club Meetup at Springs Inn Café on Monday, April 7, 2025.

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