Sewer line project is main topic at Herreid City Council meeting



Discussion on the proposed sewer line replacement project dominated much of the regular monthly meeting of the Herreid City Council on Monday, Jan. 7. The project will replace the oldest remaining sewer lines. When it is completed all of the city sewer lines will have been updated. The project is scheduled to be bid in March, with the bids opened […]

Commission discusses temporary zoning, sets public hearing date



The Campbell County Commission discussed proposed temporary zoning ordinances and took some initial steps towards potential adoption of the ordinances at their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8. Commissioner Scott Rau, former commissioner Lorraine Anderson, newly elected commissioner Lynn Deibert and Director of Equalization Jill Hoogeveen have been working with Eric Senger with Northeast Council of Governments (NECOG) on the […]

Pollock Town Board discusses Zoomba classes, fire hall repairs



A new activity will be happening at the Pollock Community Center following action by the Pollock Town Board. At their regular meeting Monday, Jan. 7, the board approved allowing Zoomba classes (music based fitness classes) to be taught at the Center. Melinda Neeley met with the board and made a request to hold classes two days a week in the […]

Herreid School Board gets update on proposed Six-Man Football



At the Tuesday, Jan. 8, Herreid School Board meeting Athletic Director Lance Vander Vorst informed the board that the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) will be postponing the addition of Six-Man Football for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. The Executive Staff of SDHSAA has made the recommendation, and it will be heard at the regularly scheduled Board of […]

Monday closings set for Martin Luther King Day



Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 21, all post offices and government offices, including the Campbell County Courthouse and the NRCS office in Mound City, will be closed. Both the Herreid and Pollock branches of the Campbell County Bank and Valley Telco in Herreid will be closed that day. Both the Herreid School District and […]

ECPH offers Lifestyle Coaching to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes



Did you know that 86 million American adults, more than one of out three, have prediabetes? Nine out of 10 people with prediabetes do not know they have it. Those figures are from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recent studies showed that lifestyle changes are the best at preventing Type 2 diabetes, a disease caused by high […]

Made With Love



I am continuing with more lighter version recipes. Enjoy your week! Chicken Parm Casserole1 lb. boneless, skinlesschicken breasts, cut into1-inch piecesSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste1 (13.25-oz.) box wholewheat penne pasta1 (28-oz.) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes3 cups low-sodium chickenbroth2 tbsp. finely choppedfresh basil1 tbsp. Italian seasoning1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs Preheat […]

County commission receives year end reports, discusses website



In addition to the discussion on temporary zoning ordinances (see story elsewhere), the Campbell County Commission reorganized for the 2019 year, received year end reports and discuss a potential county website. Newly elected commissioners Robert Shadwell, Bryan Fjeldheim and Lynn Deibert received the oath of office from Circuit Court Judge Scott Myren. Register of Deeds Mandy Horner and Sheriff Lacey […]

Herreid Bingo winners



The Blackout “Jackpot” grows to $670 for this week’s Thursday night bingo at The Water Hole in Herreid as no one achieved getting a blackout in 58 numbers or less last week. Last week’s winners of the 50-50 pot bingo were Lou Weber, Judi Volzke and Gary Kraft. Regular bingo game winners were Steve Lehrkamp and Lou Weber and regular […]

Church Activities



Valentine Roses for Residents Campbell County Christian is sponsoring a funding drive to purchase roses for the Good Samaritan Assisted Living residents in Herreid on Valentine’s Day. Depending upon how much money the church raises, they will include the Selby Assisted Living Center residents and patients at the Linton Hospital, too. Donations are accepted via the church’s website, campbellcountychristian.org or […]