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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.

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

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.
Dakota Life Premiere Draws A Crowd

Dakota Life Premiere Draws A Crowd

Dakota Life Premiere Draws A Crowd

The Wessington Springs feature airs on SDPB April 10 at 8 p.m. CT.In an exciting announcement made last spring, South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) selected Wessington Springs as one of the nine towns chosen for the upcoming 27th season of Dakota Life.

SDPB Announces New Radio Station in Mitchell

SDPB Radio is proud to announce the latest addition to the network, KWSD 89.1FM, has officially signed on the air.“SDPB is thrilled to be able to serve Mitchell and the surrounding area with a strong signal,” said Julie Overgaard, Executive Director of SDPB.
Wessington Springs poll workers (left to right) Kay Thompson, Pam Frank and Vicki Brodkorb help voter Jesse Rogers check in and receive his ballot on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Wessington Springs poll workers (left to right) Kay Thompson, Pam Frank and Vicki Brodkorb help voter Jesse Rogers check in and receive his ballot on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Elections Held In City of Wessington Springs Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 marked election day in the City of Wessington Springs. Polls were open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Jerauld County 4-H Building.The following elections were held:• WARD 2 City Council – for a One (1) Year Term.

WSACF Grant Application Deadline is April 30

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.
(KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN) Members of the Jerauld County Planning Commission met to discuss two conditional use permits for New Port Colony on Friday, March 28, 2025. Shown left to right are: Christina Karsky, DeVonne Losing Doug Bruckner, Dick Kolousek, Cindy Eilers and Bernard Olinger.

(KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN) Members of the Jerauld County Planning Commission met to discuss two conditional use permits for New Port Colony on Friday, March 28, 2025. Shown left to right are: Christina Karsky, DeVonne Losing Doug Bruckner, Dick Kolousek, Cindy Eilers and Bernard Olinger.

Jerauld Co. Planning Commission Approves Conditional Use Permits for New Port Colony

Jerauld Co. Planning Commission Approves Conditional Use Permits for New Port Colony Sewer Lagoons and Egg Washing FacilityThe Jerauld County Planning Commission held a meeting Friday, March 28, 2025 to review two conditional use permits for the New Port Colony.
WS FFA Chapter Finds Success at State

WS FFA Chapter Finds Success at State

WS FFA Chapter Finds Success at State

The 2025 State FFA Convention is in the books. Don’t miss next week’s print and e-edition including results, photos, interviews with FFA members and advisor Brady Duxbury.
City of Wessington Springs Election Results -4/8/25 (uncanvassed)

City of Wessington Springs Election Results -4/8/25 (uncanvassed)

City of Wessington Springs Election Results -4/8/25 (Uncanvassed)

Uncanvassed results from the City of Wessington Springs election follows: Ward 2 (1-year term)Layton Schimke - 43Beth Magistro - 21Ward 2 (2-year term)Cherie Maxwell - 33Johnathan Jooste - 28Ward 3 (2-year term)Shawn Tobin - 33Eva Voorhess - 30Kim Christensen - 20 
 

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