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Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train 2023. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train 2023. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Wagons Ho: Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train Rides Next Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train rides again beginning Thursday September 5 through Saturday September 7.Attendees will gather Thursday evening for a potluck meal and a branding party at 6 p.m. at the campsite located at 38241 SD Highway 34 in Wessington Springs.
PHOTO COURTESY ALICIA ROESLER. Over 250 people from across the region and various faith backgrounds gathered for mass, a free meal and a speaker on the topic of “Faith and Farming” earlier this month. The event was held at Kolousek Farms located southwest of Wessington Springs.

PHOTO COURTESY ALICIA ROESLER. Over 250 people from across the region and various faith backgrounds gathered for mass, a free meal and a speaker on the topic of “Faith and Farming” earlier this month. The event was held at Kolousek Farms located southwest of Wessington Springs.

Faith and Farming Event Draws Hundreds to Rural Jerauld County

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
When the deep desire to create Catholic community outside of the pews called local woman Holly Heber last year, she jumped into action, not knowing that this was the beginning of something that would evolve into much more.“In college I had a friend who did ‘Theology on Tap.
Bucking bulls and loads of fun return to Springs September 7

Bucking bulls and loads of fun return to Springs September 7

Bucking bulls and loads of fun return to Springs September 7

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Foothills Bull Bash is slated for Saturday, September 7, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. in Wessington Springs at the Jerauld County 4-H Rodeo Grounds. The event serves as the Territorial Professional Bull Riders (TPBR) Association 2024 Finals.
Poultry Reserve Champion Mauer Jones (right) with poultry evaluator Andy Jensen. PHOTO COURTESY KATIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

Poultry Reserve Champion Mauer Jones (right) with poultry evaluator Andy Jensen. PHOTO COURTESY KATIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

“Best of the West” Draws Youth From 18 Counties To Springs

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
August 11, 2024, marked the 6th annual “Best of the West” county showcase held in Wessington Springs, SD. Thirty-three counties were invited to take part in the event.
Kenzley VanNiekerk, Journey Johnson, Kennedy Davis, Aurora Olson, Tatum Powell and Lorin Schaller enjoyed the summer reading program.

Kenzley VanNiekerk, Journey Johnson, Kennedy Davis, Aurora Olson, Tatum Powell and Lorin Schaller enjoyed the summer reading program.

Area Youth Discover Adventure Begins at the Library

Rhonda Behrens, Carnegie Library Director
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Do you know the history behind Smokey the Bear and what his five important rules are, can you name a National Park or Monument, do you know how many there are or how many the state of South Dakota has, and can you name the South Dakota state bird and animal?
Mercedes Jones and fellow 4-Hers unload bouquets they made for nursing home residents at Weskota Manor Avera. PHOTO COURTESY KATIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

Mercedes Jones and fellow 4-Hers unload bouquets they made for nursing home residents at Weskota Manor Avera. PHOTO COURTESY KATIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

Jones Utilizes TLA Project to Light a Smile

Riley Roduner True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Mercedes Jones wanted to “Light a Smile” for the residents of the Weskota Manor Avera nursing home residents. She looked to her Teen Leadership Academy (TLA) 4-H project to turn an idea into reality.
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