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South Dakota legislators are working together to potentially allocate a portion of the $1.25 billion CARES Act federal funding that the state is set to receive. Governor Noem announced in late June that $200 million in CARES Act funding would be made available to cities and counties in South Dakota...
Jerri DellJerri Dell was born and raised in Spearfish where she graduated from Spearfish High School in 2008. Dell then went on to Black Hills State University to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Mathematics Education. She will be finishing her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction...
Working in Wall is a good fit for Deputy Kari Smith and her family. Deputy Smith grew up in the small town of Geneva, Nebraska.“What I like most about working in Wall is the friendliness of the community. Since moving to Wall about a year ago, my family and I have not once felt unwelcomed here. I...
The 2020 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) was originally set to be hosted in Lincoln, Nebraska, until county health officials stated that Lincoln could not host the event due to COVID-19. The National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) reached out to other cities and they landed at the...
Healthy Hometown Committee one of the Economic Development Committees created a unique, safe and inclusive community garden space for all who live, work and play in Wall. The garden is doing extremely well this summer. The summer temps have been great for the plants to grow.
How many people honestly love their jobs? Wall Deputy Lisa Anderson-Pelton does. “I love my job with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). I love getting up every day and going to work. I base success on how happy you are in your career, so I believe I am successful. Dad taught me that if...
There’s a new face at Philip Health Services! Audrey Smeenk is the newest Physician Assistant (PA) to join the PHSI team of providers. She is married and has a three-year old daughter, Addley, who Smeenk says is just like her. “She’s sassy and independent,” she said. Smeenk grew up in Martin, SD...
Wall Economic Development is pleased to announce the official ribbon cutting ceremony of two new businesses, 3 Amigo’s Cantina and 9 Juan Juan.3 Amigo’s Cantina’s ribbon cutting took place on July 7th, 2020. Joe Leach is the owner of the 3 Amigo’s Cantina, located at 600 Main Street. 3 Amigo’s...
New Underwood Deputy, Jeff Jones, has a passion for dance. It’s been a constant throughout his life and it connects him to the youth of his community. The 47 year old family man hails from Salina, Kansas.When Jones was young, good family friends moved to Pierre. He visited in 1988, working at a...
Healthy Hometown Committee, one of the Economic Development Committees created a unique, safe and inclusive Community Garden space for all who live, work and play in Wall, SD.
