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Andes Central FFA members participated in a virtual online State FFA CDE contest May 6 and 7th. Members that participated were Bradley Dangel, Ag Mechanics; Riata Bultje, Livestock, Horse; Avery Schacht, Horse, Vet Science; Seth Stluka, Horse; Abigail Svatos, Livestock; Cole Bergin, Livestock.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – JJ Cooney of the University of Sioux Falls Men's Golf Team has been named to the 2020 Academic All-District® VII Men's At-Large Team, selected by CoSIDA, according to an announcement today (May 21, 2020).
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Saturday evening the rain began to fall in the area and continued into the night bringing reports of up to 2.8 inches in the area which left standing water in many fields and many roads under water, including this one leading into Dollar General again. Photo by Barb Pechous
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I am a Nursing Home employee. I am a caregiver. In the past, I always struggled going to the Nursing Home. We went to visit my grandpa and I never knew what to say, how to act, and as he got to his last days I didn’t like the realization that time is short and death is something we all have to face. Some days, I still struggle and leave work with tears streaming down my face for situations out of our control. As staff, we all do. We laugh with residents. We cry with them. We share in their frustrations. We watch some as their memory fades and even though they cannot remember our names, they know we are there to help them. We are humbled, honored, and we feel privileged to know these amazing residents and for them to trust us during their best times and their worst. I have held someone’s hand as they wept for the loss of a loved one. I have reassured someone with dementia that is frustrated they can’t remember. I have heard stories of love, loss, hard times, and times of great joy.
Read moreThe much anticipated 2020 racing season at Wagner Speedway will officially get underway on Saturday, June 6th beginning with the annual Car Show and Test and Tune practice night.
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Due to current health concerns, private funeral services for Colleen Wiechmann, 93, of Lake Andes were held Saturday, May 23 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lake Andes.
Read moreOver the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic, has forced many of us to change the way we do so many things. Many of these changes include the use of technology and virtual interactions, which are a new norm. We are now visiting our family and friends, attending worship services, participating in work meetings, and even grocery shopping from the comfort of our homes! So, why not complete a 5K virtually?
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