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Wessington Springs High School senior Jada Kolousek poses with a pile of gifts donated to Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, a project inspired by her late classmate Estrellita Cardona. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Wessington Springs High School senior Jada Kolousek poses with a pile of gifts donated to Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, a project inspired by her late classmate Estrellita Cardona. (COURTESY PHOTO)

WSHS Senior Honors Classmate Through Gift Drive for Hospitalized Children

Kristi Hine, True Dakotan
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
What began as a senior project for Wessington Springs High School student Jada Kolousek became something much more, a way to honor a friend while bringing comfort to children facing serious illness.
Wild Game Feed Set for March 28 in Wolsey

Wild Game Feed Set for March 28 in Wolsey

Wild Game Feed Set for March 28 in Wolsey

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Onward Wolsey group will host its annual Wild Game and Chicken Feed on Saturday, March 28, at the Wolsey Fire Hall. Happy hour will run from 5 to 6:15 p.m., with supper beginning at 6:15 p.m. The event will feature a variety of wild game dishes along with chicken.
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OPEN GOVERNMENT

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OPEN GOVERNMENT

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OPEN GOVERNMENT

David Bordewyk
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
This week is Sunshine Week – a national observance highlighting the importance of openness and transparency in government at all levels.South Dakota NewsMedia Association and our partner members – the newspapers and digital news outlets across the state – have long been supporters of Sunshine Week.
Marla Ness prepares food at the Wessington Springs Senior Community Center, where reduced services and funding challenges have impacted both meal offerings and staff hours. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Marla Ness prepares food at the Wessington Springs Senior Community Center, where reduced services and funding challenges have impacted both meal offerings and staff hours. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs Senior Meals Program Looks to Community for Support

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Members of the Wessington Springs Senior Community Center board met Monday, March 9, with Rural Office of Community Services (ROCS) CEO Angela Waldner to discuss the financial challenges facing the local senior meal program and what it will take to restore Friday hot meals.
Students join local producer Suzanne Hamilton in harvesting corn, part of the hands-on learning behind Wolsey-Wessington’s growing farm-to-table program. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Suzanne Hamilton, Oliver Urban, Simon Schnetzer, Eva Urban, Kenzy Schnetzer, Logan Schnetzer. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Students join local producer Suzanne Hamilton in harvesting corn, part of the hands-on learning behind Wolsey-Wessington’s growing farm-to-table program. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Suzanne Hamilton, Oliver Urban, Simon Schnetzer, Eva Urban, Kenzy Schnetzer, Logan Schnetzer. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Homegrown at School

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
New greenhouse, local donations and hands-on learning are transforming how students understand foodFresh watermelon and Wolsey-raised beef are showing up on lunch trays in the Wolsey-Wessington School District.
Preschool Open House, Enrollment Scheduled March 25

Preschool Open House, Enrollment Scheduled March 25

Preschool Open House, Enrollment Scheduled March 25

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Families with young children are invited to attend the Wessington Springs Preschool Open House and Enrollment event later this month.The event will be held Wednesday, March 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the elementary preschool room. Parents and guardians of children who will be 4 years old by Sept.
Operation Round-Up Grant Applications Due May 1

Operation Round-Up Grant Applications Due May 1

Operation Round-Up Grant Applications Due May 1

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Central Electric Cooperative is accepting Operation Round-Up grant applications from local organizations until May 1. Through Operation Round-Up, groups can request up to $3,000 for projects that benefit cooperative members and their communities.
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