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Read moreThe Bon Homme Community Choir Officers are making plans for the 2021 Easter Cantata performances. Plan to join us Sunday January 31st, 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Avon. We will discuss how we can keep everyone safe, while sharing the Hope of our Lord. All returning and new members are welcome! JH/HS kids of area schools a welcome to attend. Any questions you may call/text Mary Driesen (605) 661-1078.
Read moreThe Charles Mix Republican Central Committee met in Geddes on January 11, 2021. The minutes were read and treasurer’s report given. Old business included a report about the summer picnic held in Platte.
Read moreAs the number of daily COVID-19 cases in our region rises, so does the need for convalescent plasma (CCP) in local hospitals. This month has seen the highest CCP usage since the beginning of the pandemic. As patient hospitalizations continue to increase, it is projected that the amount of CCP needed for treatment will outpace the amount of donations of this lifesaving blood product.
Read moreRAPID CITY, SD (Jan. 5, 2021) — For the fall 2020 semester, 649 South Dakota Mines students were named to the Dean’s List.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program will begin Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Funded by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, this new program provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters occurring in 2018 and 2019. The deadline to apply for QLA is Friday, March 5, 2021.
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America is grappling a difficult legacy. Our society was built by the blood and sweat of slaves, on land previously occupied by Native Americans. When we won independence, only white male property owners were fully enfranchised. Enslaved peoples were not fully counted under the constitution. Married women had no legal identity.
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Avon Pirates Girls Basketball Cheerleaders are, from left: Kimmy Tolsma,Ally Hamilton, Reese Powers, Gracie Small, Madi Mudder and Keely Bares. Photos by Barb Pechous
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