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Vermillion Community Theatre To Present Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’
Beginning Friday, July 12, Vermillion Community Theatre (VCT) will tell a tale as old as time at the Vermillion High School Thomas H. Craig Center for Performing Arts in the company’s production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” VCT will hold four performances: July 12 at 7 p.m., July 13 at 7 p.m., July 14 at 2 p.m. and July 15 at 7 p.m. Saturday’s performance will feature ASL interpretation thanks to a grant from the Dakota Hospital Foundation. Tickets are on sale now at www.vermillioncommunitytheatre.org or in person at Davis Pharmacy.
Vermillion School Board Hears Last Report On ESSER Funding
Superintendent Damon Alvey told Vermillion School Board members Monday that it was exciting to talk to them about the school district’s ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding and the school system’s Covid Return To School Plans (RTSP). What made this report compelling, it appears, is it...
Subramanian interim dean of SDSU’s College of Natural Sciences
Sen Subramanian, associate dean for research in South Dakota State University’s College of Natural Sciences, is serving as interim dean of the college. Subramanian took on the post June 22, following the retirement of Dean Emerita Charlene Wolf-Hall at the end of the last academic year. The search for a permanent dean for the position continues.
Newell's Kimberly Johnson, a well-rounded student-athlete, ready to soak up final NHSFR experience
NEWELL — Having grown up on a ranch about an hour north of Newell, recently graduated Irrigator senior Kimberly Johnson has spent the majority of her young life around cattle and horses. So, when she decided to give rodeo a try following her freshman year, the move seemed pretty...
USD Alumnus and Chicago White Sox Biomechanist Receives Distinguished Dissertation Award
The USD dissertation awards are presented annually to doctoral students who, in the opinion of the award committee, have completed dissertations representing original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to their disciplines. “I’m very honored to receive the Distinguished Dissertation Award,” said Trunt. “There are so many great minds...
Knudson School of Law Student, Alumnus Receive Awards at State Bar Association Annual Convention
Cameron Morgan, a rising third-year student, received the William F. Day Jr. Law Student Pro Bono Award. Created in 2008 in honor of William F. Day Jr., the state’s first pro bono coordinator, the award recognizes the dedication and motivation of a law student whose pro bono work made a significant impact on the communities of South Dakota.
South Dakota State Announces Spring 2024 Graduation List
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (July 11, 2024) — South Dakota State University announces Zoey Cathleen Ahrens of Bettendorf, Iowa, (52722) has graduated following the spring 2024 semester. Ahrens graduated with a Bachelor of Science in SDSU's College of Education and Human Sciences. More than 1,500 students completed all requirements for...
Details of Watertown School District's Approved 2024-25 $128 Million Budget and Levy Resolution
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} After the 2024-2025 budget hearing, the Watertown School Board voted to approve the budget and levy resolution for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed budget aims to support the operation of Watertown School District #14-4 with a total of $128,298,839. General Fund Highlights:. Salaries: The...
IRS facing controversy for slow claim processing
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The IRS is facing backlash for its slow response to five low-risk businesses and employee retention tax credit (ERC) from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The ERC is a refundable payroll tax credit for eligible businesses that kept their employees on their payroll systems during the pandemic. There are more than 300,000 claims categorized as low-risk. The IRS is prioritizing the assessment of high-risk businesses that have more regulations to comply with, but the low-risk businesses that need the credit are being put on the back burner.
Watertown School Board Authorizes RFP for $3.2 Million Athletic Complex Expansion Funding
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} In a decisive move during tonight’s Watertown school board meeting, the board voted to authorize issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for funding related to the second phase of the athletic complex. The proposed funding amount is $3.2 million. Watertown School District Business Manager...
Watertown School Board Approves Change Orders for LATC Archway & Dental Renovation Projects
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} At tonight’s Watertown school board meeting, the board discussed change orders related to two significant projects, the Archway and dental renovation, at Lake Area Technical College (LATC). LATC President Tiffany Sanderson presented to the board online…. The Archway project has undergone three modifications, including...
Sioux Falls welcomes new skate park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Skaters across Sioux Falls rejoice — the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza officially opened Thursday. City officials say it is one of the largest in the country. Thursday was Ollie Ollerton’s first time at Sioux Falls’ newest skate park. My first impressions of it, I can just say I like it […]
Healthwatch: Tips on children’s behavior, natural consequences
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Every week, we visit an area medical professional and learn about better ways to stay healthy. This week, Dr. Cara Hamilton from Black Hills Pediatrics talks about different methods of discipline. “There’s so many methods of discipline out there, and some people have very strong...
Harrisburg's Sam Knuth verbally commits to St. Thomas
HARRISBURG, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -One of the top prep quarterbacks in South Dakota this upcoming season has made his college choice. Harrisburg senior Sam Knuth announced via X/Twitter last night that he’ll play his college ball at St. Thomas of the FCS. Sam passed for 2,496 yards and...
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