LIFEQUEST

‘Jalapeno Mike’: A LifeQuest success story

When Mike Tobin isn’t working food prep part-time at Mitchell’s Pizza Ranch, he washes dishes as an unpaid volunteer three days a week at the James Valley Community Center.

By Ross Dolan , March 21, 2013

Help needed for LifeQuest that helps hundreds

Agency approaching April 15 deadline for $10,000 matching donation.

By Ross Dolan , March 21, 2013

LifeQuest reaches fundraising goal

LifeQuest raised $17,585 from donors across the area last month to meet the $10,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor earlier this year.

May 11, 2012

LifeQuest receives anonymous $10,000 challenge

LifeQuest received an anonymous $10,000 pledge to challenge local donors to support the 2012 annual fundraising campaign, the organization announced Thursday.

By News release , March 08, 2012

Fundraiser planned at LifeQuest to benefit baby

A shopping fundraiser for Mandy Terry and Baby Aiyanna will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at LifeQuest Lunch Room, Mitchell.

November 08, 2011

Medicaid cut amounts to elderly tax, official says

A local elderly care official thinks proposed state cuts to Medicaid funding will adversely affect long-term care and amount to a tax on the elderly. Veronnica Smith, administrator of Avera Brady Health and Rehab and Avera Brady Assisted Living in Mitchell, said she understands Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s budget reduction goals. But she thinks the proposed across-the-board cuts of at least 10 percent to all state programs would disproportionately affect the elderly in long-term care programs, and force nursing home providers to make up budget shortfalls by charging higher rates to private-pay patients.

By Ross Dolan , February 05, 2011

LifeQuest notes successes in midst of tough fiscal climate

Life makes sense to Robert Goehring and Dennis Brosz, both longtime clients of LifeQuest in Mitchell.
Both men have shown that, with some help from LifeQuest and community acceptance, they can support themselves and live independently and productively.
LifeQuest, a private, nonprofit community agency that provides services and support to people with developmental disabilities, held its annual dinner meeting Thursday at the Highland Conference Center in Mitchell and celebrated the personal and financial sacrifices that have helped to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of its clients in the past 51 years.

By Ross Dolan , August 20, 2010

County officials fine-tune budget for 2011

The Davison County commissioners continued fine-tuning the 2011 budget Tuesday during their regular meeting at the courthouse in Mitchell. With the assistance of Sheriff David Miles and Jail Administrator Don Radel, the commissioners made some snips that were satisfactory to both offices.

By Ross Dolan , July 14, 2010

Survey: Urgent care, arena desired

LifeQuest’s executive director wants to forge some new community partnerships based on the results of a survey that the nonprofit agency recently conducted about Mitchell’s strengths and needs.
Officials from LifeQuest, a provider of services and support to people with developmental disabilities, spoke to nearly 100 community businesspeople last fall to gauge their views on the quality of life for all residents of the Mitchell area. The survey results were recently distributed to local officials.

By Melanie Brandert , May 04, 2010

Event marks LifeQuest’s 50th

Parking spots and burger buns quickly filled as friends, family, employees and members of the public celebrated LifeQuest’s 50th anniversary at a community picnic Thursday.
People served by LifeQuest, as well as relatives, workers, and board members, took in a 280-photo slide show and eight tables of loose photos, newspaper clippings and old newsletters. The visuals celebrated the history of the Mitchell based nonprofit service, which helps people with disabilities acquire new life skills and lead more meaningful lives.

June 12, 2009

LifeQuest turns 50: Thursday event to note agency’s anniversary

For his 80th birthday, all Virgil Kistler wanted was to see “The Price Is Right” and Bob Barker in person.
In 1996, Kistler got his wish with a little help from LifeQuest, a Mitchell-based nonprofit service that helps people with disabilities acquire new life skills and lead more meaningful lives.

June 06, 2009