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County planning and zoning to meet Tuesday
A public hearing regarding amendments to the county zoning ordinance will be part of Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Davison County Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the second-floor courtroom of the courthouse, 200 E. Fourth Ave.By Staff reports , March 15, 2010
County Commission to meet in regular session Tuesday
The Davison County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in regular session at the courthouse, 200 E. Fourth Ave.By Staff reports , March 15, 2010
City Council to hear 2009 sales-tax report tonight
A review of the sales-tax collections for 2009 is among the items scheduled for tonight’s Mitchell City Council meeting at City Hall. Sales taxes are a major funder of city government’s operations, so the annual collections report is always important. It’s even more so this year, given the ongoing recession and uncertainty about future sales-tax revenue.March 15, 2010
Shanard Road closes
According to Hanson County Emergency Management, Shanard Road was closed early today due to flooding.March 15, 2010
Wenzel promoted to publisher of The Daily Republic
The Daily Republic has filled its vacant publisher position by promoting from within. Korrie Wenzel, an employee of the newspaper for nearly 19 years and editor for the past 4½ years, was named publisher Monday. He immediately assumed the duties of the position.By Staff reports , March 15, 2010
Sioux Falls middle-schooler wins Mitchell spelling bee championship
A former state champion showed his skill Saturday and took top honors at the 18th annual Corn Palace Spelling Bee.
Sean Calhoun, 14, from Patrick Henry Middle School in Sioux Falls, correctly spelled “sayonara” and “refugee” to win the contest, held on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University.
March 15, 2010
Floods close roads in Davison County
Several segments of Davison County roads were closed Sunday evening as creeks within the county left their banks, pushing water, ice or both into the path of traffic.March 15, 2010
Friend de Coup wins title at Orlando
Friend de Coup director Chris Miller said it best.
“When you (compete) to the best of your abilities,” he said Sunday, “you end up reaping the awards.”
And that’s exactly what the Mitchell High School show choir, Friend de Coup, did Saturday, when the 70-member group won the Grand Champion title at the FAME National Show Choir contest at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Fla.
March 15, 2010
Local legislative delegates say budget to take up final days
A possible windfall from the federal government and a tenuous budget in general will make for an interesting final few days of the 2010 session of the state Legislature, lawmakers said at a Saturday forum in Mitchell.March 15, 2010
Armed robbery reported at local convenience store
Local police are seeking two suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred this evening at a convenience store. The robbery happened at 7:33 p.m., police said in a news release. Two male suspects wearing ski masks left the scene on foot. Police did not immediately provide the exact location of the robbery.By Staff reports , March 12, 2010
Wetonka man dies in area accident
STICKNEY — A Wetonka man died and a Westport man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 281 about two miles north of Stickney.By Staff reports , March 12, 2010
Dakota STEP test set at high school
Mitchell High School will administer the required national and state assessment test, Dakota STEP, on March 30-April 1 to the junior class. The junior class is the only class taking the test at the high school level.March 12, 2010
Disability group plans game party
Mitchell Area Disability Support Group will hold a game party at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, at Greenridge Community Room, Mitchell.March 12, 2010
Hunt Safe classes to start next week
Hunt Safe classes will be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 18-20, at the Davison County Fairgrounds Complex, Mitchell.March 12, 2010
Supper fundraiser set at local center
A St. Patrick’s Supper Fundraiser will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, at James Valley Community Center, Mitchell. The menu is corned beef and cabbage and cost is $8. Music will be provided by Cliff Isaak. For reservations, call 995-8048.March 12, 2010
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OUR VOICES Mitchell City Council Webcast, March 15, 2010
Webcast starts at 5:30 p.m. Click here for the agenda book. Live video chat by Ustream
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES Any tips for a wet carpet?
My family and I were out of town all day Saturday. When we returned home at about 9 p.m., I walked down into the basement to feed our cat. I won't tell you what I said when I turned on the basement light. What I saw as I made my way downstairs was wet carpet. Our sump pump had quit worki
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 15, 2010 at 9:29 AM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES What's going on this weekend in our area
Events are as submitted to The Daily Republic and are subject to change. Community events Saturday, March 13 American Legion Bingo, 7 to 10 p.m., Post Home, White Lake. District 20 Legislative Cracker Barrel Session, 10 a.m., Mitchell Technical Institute amphitheater, south campus, Mit
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 12, 2010 at 10:32 AM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES Hildebrand: Democrats could get 'slaughtered'
Mitchell native Steve Hildebrand, a political consultant who played a vital role in President Obama's rise to the White House, appears to be growing more and more disappointed with the Obama administration's failure to deliver on its campaign promise of change. Check out this excerpt fr
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES Did George McGovern make us fat?
Mark Tapscott of the The Examiner shared some interesting comparisons this week between the current anti-obesity campaign led by First Lady Michelle Obama and the 1970s Senate Select Committee on Nutrition chaired by Mitchell's own George McGovern. Here are some excerpts: ... We've been here bef
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 11, 2010 at 12:33 PM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES Bad economic news for Mitchell
The state Department of Labor just came out with its unemployment numbers for January, and the news is bad. Mitchell's unemployment rate shot back up to 5.8 percent, from 5 percent in December. That's a non-seasonally adjusted rate, meaning that the statistical impact from seasonal employment trend
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 10, 2010 at 1:21 PM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES Could this 'bee' the solution to Lake Mitchell's algae problem?
The Lake Mitchell Advisory Committee is scheduled to hear a presentation from the makers of the SolarBee at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The SolarBee is a water circulator that is supposed to be very effective in reducing algae. Here's an excerpt from the portion of the So
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES Across-the-board budget cuts: Smart or irresponsible?
An interesting debate has developed between Republican Gov. Mike Rounds and the Republican leadership in the Legislature. The debate centers on the $50 million package of budget cuts proposed last week by Republican legislators, and more specifically, the part of the package described as "a 2
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Mar 8, 2010 at 9:49 AM | Republic Insider
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