Ackerman retires after 25 years at Campbell County Insurance/Bank



Adding a personal touch to whatever she does is how Sandi Ackerman lives her life. Since March 1, 1989, Sandi has been an employee at the Campbell County Insurance Agency. Sandi retired on Friday, March 21, after 25 years. Sandi grew up in Sioux Falls. She graduated from high school in 1974 before attending Dakota State College in Madison, S.D., […]

Saturday fundraiser will assist with mission trip to Nicaragua



A group of individuals, many with ties to the local area, are planning a mission trip to the Central American country of Nicaragua from May 27-June 4. Members of the group include Pastor Ramona Hayes of Pollock Lutheran and Peace Lutheran in Herreid, Sara Reierson, Ashley Reierson, McKenzie Reierson, Emily Wheeler, Tristyn Kerns, Alana Gray, Josh Onken and Austin Scarset. […]

Council rescinds action on water meters; will replace meter heads



During a special meeting Monday, March 17, the Herreid City Council rescinded a motion they made at the March 3 regular monthly meeting. At the March 3 meeting, the council had agreed to proceed with a complete water meter replacement project. Following the meeting, Finance Officer Tina Kary had contacted Jay Koch with Helms & Associates of Aberdeen to discuss […]

Robocallers target consumers in most recent credit card scam



Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota consumers to be cautious of robocalls targeting consumers with a scam that implies that their Mastercard has been locked or suspended. The automated phone message prompts the consumer to press a number one to unlock the card. Once the number one is pressed the consumer is prompted to enter their card number. […]

Weather Spotter training classes scheduled



The National Weather Service will be conducting Spotter Training Classes in several cities throughout the local area during the next five weeks. It is recommended that all law enforcement, fire, EMS and First Responder personnel who have not recertified within the last two years attend one of the classes listed below. In addition, the classes are open to anyone who […]

SDSU Pierre Regional Center

Evaluating Winter Wheat Stands

Warm days and nights have raised soil temperatures into the mid and upper 30’s in much of South Dakota, enough to take the frost out of the top several inches and begin to bring winter wheat out of dormancy. Cool days and nights in the forecast will slow the process, but we’re at the point on the calendar where winter […]

Relay for Life fundraiser is April 5, Hague



On Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m., at the Quencher Bar and Amvets Hall in Hague, a fundraiser to help support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held. The “Walka Walka Walka” team will be participating in the annual Relay for Life walk in Bismarck on June 7. Wanda (Gefroh) Fiechtner was the daughter of Eugene and […]

Head Start Open House set for Monday, April 7, at Eureka School



The Northeast South Dakota Head Start Program, Inc., a comprehensive program which provides education, health and socialization services to preschool children, is now taking applications for the 2014-15 school year. The Campbell/McPherson County Home Base Head Start unit will be hosting an Open House for anyone interested in finding out more about the Program. The Open House will be held […]

Harrison announces candidacy for Dist. 23 House of Representatives



Michele Harrison, a Mobridge Republican, has announced her candidacy for the House of Representatives from the 23rd Legislative District, a seat currently held by Republican Representative Charlie Hoffman who is not seeking re-election. A native of South Dakota, Harrison was born in Mobridge and was raised just south of town on the family’s farming and ranching operation. After graduating from […]

Toennies announces candidacy for SD House of Representatives



Gene Toennies of Cresbard has announced his candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representatives representing District 23. A native of Faulk County, Toennies grew up on a farm north of Cresbard. He attended 12 years at Cresbard School, graduating in 1970. He attended Watertown Business University and was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He is […]