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More South Dakota students going hungry after federal free meal program ends

Thousands of schoolchildren across South Dakota are facing new barriers to getting proper nutrition at school due to the end of a pandemic-era federal program that provided free meals to all students regardless of parental income.

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Dakota Valley students partake in Build My Future event

Build My Future is an educational events that allows students the opportunity to have a day to work in the Construction Industry through an interactive showcase. The event took place at the Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center in Sioux City, Oct. 11.

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Deadline extended for 2023 legislative intern applications

The deadline for college or university students to apply to serve as legislative interns for the 2023 Legislative Session has been extended to Oct. 21.

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Free, online tutoring available

South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers free online tutoring to K-12 students across the state.

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Encouraging literacy development

A strong foundation for doing well in school is created at a young age, and parents and caregivers play a vital role in that creation. There are some natural ways that this can be accomplished in fun and creative ways.

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Maloney’s September MVPs

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2022 activities off to great start

Wow! Believe it or not, October is upon us and we are at the end of the first nine weeks of school. It seems like just a few weeks ago we were still enjoying our summer vacation. For many people leaving the freedom and ease of summer and getting back into the swing of things at school is not their favorite choice. However, for many students who are involved in athletics and activities, they love…

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Drought conditions worsen

September precipitation was once again below average in the Missouri River Basin. September runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 0.6 million acre-feet (MAF), 47 percent of the longterm average. Soil conditions in the upper Missouri River Basin continue to be very dry. According to the Drought Mitigation Center, over 90 percent of the Missouri River basin is currently…

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SDREA names Barnett as new general manager

The South Dakota Rural Electric Association (SDREA) Board of Directors has selected Steve Barnett as the statewide organization’s new general manager. SDREA, which has served as the chief advocate for the state’s electric cooperative consumers for nearly 80 years, tapped Barnett to lead the association as the electric utility industry faces a rapidly changing future.

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McCook Lake update

The McCook Lake Level is 1086.39 which is down 1.6 feet in 10 days. The water level in the lake is projected to drop almost seven feet this winter. Slightly more than last year. This will result in water levels of only about four feet by the end of March. The total volume in a full lake is about 900 million gallons with a water surface area of about 250 acres. The volume at the end of March is…

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