On Monday, November 17, 2025, Hub and Laura Kieser presented several checks to local organizations in memory of Hub’s mother, Gladys Kieser, who passed away one year ago. Representing the organizations are, front row, left to right: Delia Atkinson (Springs Area Bus), Rod Huisman (Blue Bag Nutrition Program), Eileen Woodruff (Jerauld County Museum). Back row: Brian Bergeleen (Opera House), Hub and Laura Kieser, Phil Wipf (Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center). (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
As the holiday season approaches and families prepare to gather in gratitude, one local family is encouraging the community to reflect on the meaning and impact of memorial gifts.This week, Hub and Laura Kieser presented several checks to local organizations in memory of Hub’s mother, Gladys Kieser, who passed away one year ago. Though the amounts were modest, Hub said the gesture repr...