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NEWELL- The Western Resource Center was represented by Bill Elger at the local Whatever It Takes (WIT) Coalition luncheon March 12 at the Newell Christian Fellowship. Elger was on hand to explain recent South Dakota drug overdose data reported by the SD Dept of Health. Also, as part of the main topic, Elger went into […]
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NEWELL—Breakfast for supper with pancakes, eggs and sausage, topped with whipped cream and a variety of syrups for the hot cakes? Yes please! The men of the Newell Christian Fellowship Church served up a Pancake Supper on Saturday, March 7. The men were all volunteering for a good cause—fundraising. “We are going to use the […]
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NEWELL—Standing up in front of people and asking to be judged is something most people would rather avoid. However, two brave musicians from Newell High School embraced the challenge when they competed in the 2026 Region 8 Solo and Ensemble Contest. The contest was for both vocal and instrumental performances. It was held at the […]
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NEWELL—For the second year in a row, the folks at the NVN Senior Center were treated to a lovely Valentine’s Day–themed concert performed by the Newell School Choir. The community was invited to the center to listen to the talented singers perform on Feb. 17. Newell Choir student Jace Schulte, kicked off the program as […]
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VALE—For as long as most anyone can remember, the annual Pancake Feed at the Vale Community Hall has been a February tradition. This year did not disappoint. The event was held Sunday, February 22. Hot pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy were cooked up fresh by the members of the Vale Community Club. Hot coffee, […]
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NEWELL—What better way to teach about animals than to offer a bunch of sweet, loving animals for the public to pet and feed? That is exactly what the Newell FFA did on Saturday, Feb. 21, at its petting zoo. As a kickoff event for National FFA Week, the club set up the event for the […]
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NEWELL—Newell City Hall was the recent recipient of a fancy 500-pound organ. And luckily there is a Newell resident who knows how to play such a magnificent instrument. And when the two come together, the residents of Newell and the surrounding area are treated to a wonderful listening experience. Valentine’s Day was the perfect occasion […]
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NEWELL—The monthly meeting of the Whatever It Takes Coalition (WIT) took place at the Newell Christian Fellowship Community Hall on Tuesday, February 10. Sabrina Harmon, WIT Director, welcomed everyone to the meeting. “We’re actually a prevention and education coalition, and we try to do anything in the community to help educate or make it a […]
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NEWELL—If giving blood saves lives, then those who volunteered to donate blood at the Newell blood drive did their part to help achieve that goal. Community members showed up ready to give a little of themselves to help others in need. Whatever It Takes Coalition hosted the blood drive on Monday, February 2. The goal […]
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NEWELL—The Newell Board of Commissioners started off the new year with three meetings held across the month of January. During these meetings, the board approved 2026 employee salaries, addressed personnel changes, and took action on several community and infrastructure items. At the first regular meeting of the year on January 12, commissioners approved bills and […]
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