latest
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and service will never be forgotten, and we owe them and their loved ones a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Let us always remember that freedom is not free.
Read moreLarry and Sharon Kozel were weekend visitors in the home of their son, Steve, Beth and Megan Kozel of Spearfish. They attended the High School Graduation of their granddaughter, Megan on Saturday afternoon and an Open House celebration for her on Friday night. Others attending were Megan's brother, Zach Kozel of Pierre, Megan's grandmother, Barb Anderson of Boise, Idaho; Mark, Julie and Simon Freier of Pickstown; Abby Freier of Sioux Falls; Rich and Barb Quartier of Sioux Falls; Doug and Colleen Kozel of Pierre and Lynsey Kozel of Hill City.
Read moreThe staff at Avon School congratulated these wonderful teachers on their future endeavors as they move onto new ventures! Melissa Storley, Tina Cameron and Tamara Carns, your presence will be missed by students and staff at Avon School. Thank you for everything you've done over the years. Courtesy photo.
Read moreCongratulations Katie Gretschmann!
Read more“He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of His people He will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken” (Isaiah 25:8).
Read moreThe Wagner graduating class of 2022. Back row, from left to right: Dustin Honomichl, Edwin Young, Nolan Dvorak, Gordon Shields III, Ohitika Johnson, Kotey Flying Hawk, Calvin Wright. Third row, from left to right: Toby Zephier, Brennan Leines, Phoenix Foster, Jillian Beeson, Amaya Aungie, Shai Smejkal, Tawi Star Comes Out, Azaliyah Williamson, Nikolas Drapeau. Second row, from left to right: Camden Roth, Jessica Kocer, Cassidy Wilson, Elizabeth Woods, Alcista Dion, Jaylissa Castillo, Zoey Zephier, Brandon Selwyn, Xander Khadka. Front row, from left to right: Allen Fobb, Lexianna Hause, Arianne Gabato, Sheridan Smejkal, Paige Anderson, Mya Kuhlman, Olivia Breen, Alaina Bechen, Isabella Kreber, Myles Kokes. Not pictured Kiwon Baker. Photography by Denelle. More photos on Pages 10 and 11.
Read more2022 graduating class members are; Rizon Clark, Gauge Cournoyer, Nolan BlackCloud, Quinn Ashes, Jayce Baker, Damian Medicine Horn, Laela Gravatt, Bradley Dangel, Mason Olson, Apollo Weddell, Riley Houseman, Kali Maynard, Gabriala Abdo-Smith, Jocelyn Abdo, Aleena Zephier, Olivia Tiger, Lucy Winckler, Keeva Weddell, Baylee Johnson, Sebastian Stone, Jolyssah Fischer and Olivia Tiger. More photos on pages 6 and 7. Photo by Darci Bultje.
Read moreCOLORS:
Read more