2020-09-03 E-Edition

Annette Schuetzle retires after 35 years as dedicated HLA employee


On Aug. 31, Annette Schuetzle stepped down from her position with the Herreid Livestock Auction, completing just over 35 years of employment with the sales barn. Annette grew up in Selby and went to work as secretary for Cam Wal Electric right after graduation. After her marriage to Hartson Schuetzle the couple made their home on the farm near Herreid. […]

Area businesses, schools closed due to Labor Day holiday Sept. 7

Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7, all post offices and government offices, including the Campbell County Courthouse and NRCS office in Mound City will be closed that day. The Herreid and Pollock branches of the Campbell County Bank and the Herreid and Pollock Agtegra sites will be closed. Other Herreid businesses closed on Labor Day include […]

Cam Wal Electric elects board members at abbreviated meeting


It was supposed to be a year of great celebration as a great deal of planning and anticipation had gone into commemorating the 75th anniversary of Cam Wal. But instead, the current pandemic caused the celebration to fall into the category of yet another event falling victim to rescheduling, being scaled down to keep the risk of transmission low, and […]

Homecoming Week coming up at Herreid School; events planned

The Herreid School Homecoming week is Sept. 7-11. Events begin with the Coronation on Monday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a pep rally and traditional burning of the “H” following Coronation, weather permitting. The Homecoming Parade is Friday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m., and the football game is Friday at 7 p.m. against Sully Buttes. There will […]

DHS releases Continuum of Care report

The South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released a report that highlights the continuum of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/ DD) within South Dakota. “Individuals with I/DD deserve the opportunity to live in the most integrated setting based on their needs,” said DHS Secretary Shawnie Rechtenbaugh. Earlier this year, a consultant conducted an assessment […]

Veterans Day at S. D. State Fair is Sept. 3

At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed Thursday, Sept. 3, as Veterans Day at the South Dakota State Fair, calling on all South Dakotans to honor those men and women who fought bravely for our freedoms. At 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 3, the South Dakota State Fair will host a “Salute […]

NSU homecoming parade canceled

Northern State University has decided to cancel the 105th annual NSU Gypsy Day Parade, as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 virus. The decision was made after careful consideration, involving discussions with state and local health care officials. In addition, Northern reached out to select parade participants and also factored in the recent suspension of the 2020 college athletics season […]

Campbell County Economic Dev. Update


The application for a $15k award from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) – Des Moines – Strong Communities program was submitted last week. Campbell County Bank is a member of the FHLB network of financing institutions. The FHLB Strong Communities award is a very competitive program and we have been submitting applications for the past four years. Last year, […]

Water: A key nutrient to health


Drinking enough water is key to maintaining our health. Water is the only fluid that can help us stay hydrated. Since more than half our body weight is made up of water, drinking enough water every day is the only way to maintain a healthy level of nutrition. “Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to take a drink,” Beth Nacke, Assistant […]