Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
The school funding formula substantially impacts small school districts like Newell School District. Student enrollment count is taken on the last Friday of September. This count includes students that have out-of-district placement funded by the district and enrolled part-time. After the count is taken, the number is put into the formula to find our allocation. […]
Continue ReadingThree Newell School Board members took their oaths of office to begin the 2024-2025 school year. The oath was administered by Superintendent Dr. Pandi Pittman to Amber Erk, Kristin Bonefield, and Tyrel Bonnet. NEWELL-The new school year has begun for the Newell School District with the installation of three board members, incumbent Tyrel Bonnet, […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL—The summer playday rodeo series in Newell kicked off on July 1 at the rodeo grounds. Organized by the Newell Community Club, the rodeos have become a staple summer event in the community, attracting competitors from near and afar. Rodeo-goers get to compete in several events: barrel racing, pole bending, flag racing, goat tying/untying, […]
Continue ReadingJuly 16, 1914 The latest industry in Newell is a cement block factory which the Anderson Brothers have established. It didn’t come because a large bonus had been given, but because a pressing need made it practical. It is reported that 4 head of cattle belonging to Louis Karnen were shot sometime last week […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL—Local athlete and recent Newell High School graduate Kimberly Johnson is off to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Proud members of the community held a sendoff & potluck for Johnson at the Newell Park on July 9 to show their support and wish her luck at the Finals. The biggest […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL-There was a myriad of complaints on several residences in Newell by citizens at the regular city meeting July 8. A single complaint was made against the property at 305 Ash, however that property has been sold and the new owner has said he will demolish the old trailer house and clean up the […]
Continue ReadingNewell Irrigator Booster Club NEWELL-The Booster Club has been engaged in setting up information and support for the Newell School District. A goal has been set by school staff to get each high school student into an activity-athletic, academic, and fine arts. The Booster Club plans to support this effort by handing out T-shirts with […]
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BELLE FOURCHE- There were two Primary Races recounted in Butte County, District 4 County Commissioner and Precinct 13 Committeewoman. In the District 4 race Terry Batterman kept his one vote lead over Sue Broadhurst, while Kathryn Rhoden won by two votes over her opponent Lori Deighton. The Recount Board was appointed by Judge Day who […]
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The Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center will hold a free class for kids in rising K through 2nd grade on Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m. to noon. The class is called “Animal Arts and Crafts” and will explore animals through a variety of craft projects. There will be a film or presentation, a book […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Throwback Thursday is the theme for this year’s 4th of July Parade. (route map is on page C4.). The event kicks off with a B1 Bomber flyover at 10:30 am on July 4. “So far over 50 entries have been received online,” according to Tessa Eaton, Parade Chairman. Expect floats decked […]
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