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FCS inquires about fairground property

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Once again a representative of Farmers Coop Society has approached the Union County Commissioners, Jan. 10, about purchasing a part of the fairground property. The portions of the fairgrounds included a stretch of land near the railroad tracks to incorporate weigh scales and the tractor pull area.

Residents of Jefferson are banning together to raise money for new park equipment at Tower Park. People can donate via monetary donations or through TAGG online. Photo courtesy of Nicki Werner

Fundraising for new park equipment: How to donate locally

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 19, 2023

In local efforts to help raise money for new park equipment for Tower Park in Jefferson, Jefferson Beer Supply is participating in the TAGG program. TAGG – Together A Greater Good – is a program that connects nonprofits, businesses and consumers for mutual benefit.

Scouts from Pack and Troop 28 combined to collect 35 Christmas trees from the surrounding area and dropped them off at Dorothy Pecaut so they may be repurposed into mulch in the Spring for Dorothy Pecaut’s trails. Pictured are, from left, Bentley Mahnke, Blake Winters, Aidan Hunt, Aden Garza, Tucker Winters, Carter Hunt, Logan Mahnke, Bretton Clark, Arianna Manke and Isaiah Dunbar-Hoffman. Submitted photo

Scouts help recycle Christmas trees

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

COLLEGE NOTES

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Iowa State University Nearly 1,800 graduates received degrees in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec.

Spanish Rosary returns to Siouxland Catholic Radio

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

In response to parish and listener requests, the Spanish Rosar y has returned to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. All four mysteries of the Spanish Rosary are available on Siouxland Catholic Radio’s home page, siouxlandcatholicradio.

Governor Noem announces bill to preserve agriculture

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to preserve agriculture. “Agriculture is by far our state’s largest industry, accounting for one out of every five jobs in South Dakota,” Noem said.

Noem announces bill to recognize out-of-state licenses

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to recognize outof- state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota’s economy has been booming, but our workforce has been experiencing some growing pains,” Noem said.

Ten $1,000 scholarships now open to Midwest high school seniors

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

High school seniors from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of 10 college scholarships worth $1,000. Registration is open now through April 28. Parents are also now able to register their student.

Rachael Spencer (right) signs her Future Teachers Pledge along with Brandon Valley High School classmates in May of 2022. Spencer is now at Augustana University with plans to become an educator for the deaf.

Teacher shortage worsens due to politics, low pay, lack of respect

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Concern over the future of the teaching profession in South Dakota has led to more aggressive ef for ts by education officials to train and inspire a new generation of classroom leaders, with par ticular emphasis on elementary school classrooms.