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NEWELL—On Thursday, March 7, the Newell Youth Basketball Program held a basketball game fundraiser at the Austin Auditorium. Community members supported the youth basketball teams with free-will donations at the door. Student teams were divided by grade, with first through fourth graders playing basketball games against their classmates. The fifth and sixth graders played against […]
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The Newell Fourth Grade joined kitchen staff members Betty Bruner and Marlee Sais to prepare their own Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program snack. They learned the steps to prepare the tasty veggies and fresh dressing dips under the watchful eyes of Bruner and Sais. FFVP is a program that gives K-5 students access to a […]
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NEWELL-A combined City and School election will determine a new mayor and three positions on the Newell School Board. Candidates for Mayor are incumbant Ken Wetz and Tara Tennis. Newell School Board candidates are Tyrel Bonnet, currently Board President, Randy Oliver who was appointed recently to fill a vacancy, Kristen Bonefield, Amber Erk, and Karl […]
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NEWELL— Last summer, the Newell Volunteer Fire Department was the recipient of a generous donation that has been invaluable throughout the past year. Anheuser-Busch, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council, donated a pallet of water to the department as part of their Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program. This program aims to […]
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“Tacky Tape Test,” the project by Ayricka Shulte, won Overall Grand Champion of the science fair, as well as winning in the Chemistry category. NEWELL—Newell School District held its yearly science fair on Wednesday, February 7. Sixth and seventh graders showcased scientific research projects across six categories: physical & environmental sciences, behavioral sciences, chemistry, plant […]
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NEWELL—Newell School’s eighth grade class held a business fair on Wednesday, February 7. The class displayed their creativity and entrepreneurial skills, selling a range of items including carefully hand-crafted woodwork, keychains, and more. One student, Jacey Larson, sold handmade bracelets that she started crafting in July. She made 50 bracelets for the business fair and […]
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NEWELL-During the Legislative Cracker Barrel, Representative Neal Pinnow and Senator Ryan Maher spoke to audience members and cautioned them to read any petition offered to before signing it. Many times, a petition is circulated by a group from out of the state of South Dakota that have no interest in the subject they are seeking […]
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NEWELL-Several teacher resignations were approved at the regular Newell School Board meeting February 12. The resignations came from teachers nearing retirement or moving on to other opportunities. Laurie Parker, Betsy Burtzlaff, Dahna Allard, Karen Jensen, and Scott Wince have handed in their formal resignations. Laurie Parker has been a teacher in the Newell School District […]
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NEWELL-The Newell City Commission approved the transfer of Block 5, Lot 1, located east side of Newell, to the non-profit Newell Economic Committee. The City can transfer property to a non-profit on approval of the commission. At this time the property is zoned residential so the commission will need to change the zoning in the […]
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NEWELL—The Irrigator basketball teams played a double header vs. the Wall Eagles on Monday, February 5. Although the girls fought hard against Wall and even started off ahead of the opponent in points, the game ultimately ended in a loss for Newell’s Lady Irrigators. The final score was 43-83. Unfortunately, the boys’ team suffered the […]
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