College News BROOKINGS, S.D. – The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2023 semesters at South Dakota State University. Nearly 1,000 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.Overall, students from 36 states and 25 nations graduated following the summer and […]
By Mckenna Metzger Mia Kellenberger is the daughter of Ladell and Michele Kellenberger. She has two older siblings, Ashley, Tate, and one younger sister, Zoe. She was born in Xi’an, China.When asked to describe her senior year in three words, Mia described it by saying, “Goes by fast”. This year her schedule starts off with […]
By Ethan Pedersen This senior can describe himself in one word: motivated. “Whenever I have a goal, I work toward it and do my best to achieve it.” Keaton Funk was born in Luverne, Minnesota, to parents Khristy and Ryan Funk. He has three younger siblings: Cullen, Elliott, and Khoryn.Keaton’s favorite part of high school […]
Writer: Sophia Pedersen Josina Joy Pedersen was born in Sioux Falls, one minute after her twin, Sophia. She was welcomed into the world by her father Tyler Pedersen and her mother Terri Pedersen. Four years later Josina’s younger brother Charlie was born. Josina and her family have lived south of Rock Rapids ever since.Josina has […]
By Kenley Fluit Isabella Hinzman was born in Brandon, South Dakota, to Tara and Rick Hinzman; she has a younger sister, Katie Hinzman.Isabella’s favorite part about high school is being able to interact with people; she also said that the one thing she is going to remember most about high school is the people. Isabella […]
By Matt Dieren Cooper Altman was born in Sioux Falls and is the son of Dave and Dayna Altman and has two siblings, Connor and Karsyn. Cooper works a job at Denny’s Sanitation and likes to draw, fish, and hunt to keep busy. If he could spend a day with anyone, it would be his […]
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips for avoiding tax or IRS scams during the 2024 tax filing season.Common tax scams include:Email Phishing Scams: Email messages claiming to be someone from the IRS, Treasury Department, or a tax preparer requesting personal or financial information.Phone/Imposter Scams: Calls or text messages threatening arrest, tax penalties, and […]
As a member of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and a consumer of Iowa’s drinking water, I am opposed to Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline water permits.Summit Carbon Solutions has requested water use permits that would drain an estimated billions of gallons of water per year from our ancient and threatened aquifers. Why use so […]
Lyon County Emergency Management, Lyon County Dispatch, Lyon County Fire Departments, Lyon County Sheriff, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD), National Weather Service (NWS), and Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) have joined together to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 25-29.Severe Weather Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of […]
