Musings on City Light Plant’s 100th Anniversary

BY DUKE WENZEL  The city light plant marked its 100th anniversary in 2023. The brick and tile building was started in July of 1923 as the big numbers say on the east side. The building would first house a 100 horse power engine the city purchased at Anderson Indiana.

Senior Center Moments

The regular monthly meeting for the Wessington Springs Senior Citizen’s Center was postponed to January 22, 2024, due to extremely cold and snowy weather on January 8.

Start the New Year Right: Prioritize Cancer Screenings

AVERA WESKOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MONTHLY COLUMN At the beginning of the New Year, it’s natural to consider health improvements. Nothing puts your well-being in the spotlight better than scheduling essential cancer screenings. Screenings aid in the early identification of abnormal cells or tumors.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday forenoon. Delia Atkinson came to get it later. Darleen enjoyed the chicken fried steak dinner from the Senior Center. It was delivered by Joanne Grohs. Darleen worked on her gifts list for the belated Cuppy Christmas.

LETTERBOX

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Democratic Weekly Leadership Column: GOP Attacking the Most Vulnerable

BY Sen. Reynold Nesiba (District 15), Minority Leader Greetings from your South Dakota Capitol! Week Three of the 99th legislative session was a flurry of activity. Legislators were hurrying to introduce bills before Thursday’s unlimited bill deadline.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

We wrapped up week 3 in the state legislature, and it’s picking up the pace. I’m still learning the ropes and the rules, but this year I’m also learning the unwritten rule that politics brings out the worst in people.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

Most of my time is in Joint and House Appropriation committees as well as two work groups.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

BY REP. LANCE KOTH We finished day 8 of the 2024 Legislative session.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday forenoon. Delia Atkinson came to get it later. It was very cold and windy again! Darleen enjoyed the sweet & sour chicken dinner from the Manor kitchen. The Spartans boys played Sunshine Bible Academy at 1 p.m. Spartans won 71-19.