Fifth Grade Students Presented President’s Educational Award
Sixteen fifth grade students from Koch Elementary School were honored for their achievements in the classroom by receiving the President’s Award For Educational Excellence. They were recognized at the conclusion of the D.A.R.E. program Thursday, May 12, in the Koch School gymnasium. To receive the award, students must have... Read more
MHS Baccalaureate Service Set for Sunday
The baccalaureate service for 2016 MHS graduates is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. The Milbank Ministerial Association will preside over the service. Music will be provided by the MHS instrumental and vocal departments under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam... Read more
Christian Service Council Plans To Feed Hungry Children This Summer
The Grant County Christian Service Council will sponsor a Picnic in the Park every Wednesday this summer. Children of all ages can meet for a hot nutritious meal. “The council has been working on this project for nearly a year,” stated council member and organizer of the event, LeAnn... Read more
St. Lawrence Gala is Huge Success
“A Night In Oz was a tremendous success,” stated St. Lawrence School Principal Brenda Anderson. “The Gala was a night of fun and fellowship that raised funds to ensure the future of St. Lawrence School. “A huge thank you to the Gala committee that created an amazing environment and... Read more
Junior Busy Bees Give To Golden Living Center
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club made a donation to Golden Living Center to spruce up its outdoor spaces. The Bees donated bird feeders, bird baths, and bird seed. The presentation was made to Activities Director Tammie DeWald. Making the presentation on behalf of the Junior Busy Bees were (left to... Read more
Sixth Grade Cleans Up Milbank
Sixth-graders from Milbank Middle School joined the city-wide Shape Up Milbank Days. The students, along with their teachers, helped clean up by collecting 20 bags of garbage from the school grounds, Hurley Park, the track area, ditches, and the baseball field. Read more
Public Invited To Annual MHS Woodshop, Ag and Art Show
The public is invited to attend the annual Milbank High School Woodshop, Agriculture and Art Show in the high school lobby Tuesday, May 17, from noon to 7:30 p.m. “Projects made by the students throughout the school year will be on display all afternoon through the start of the... Read more
MARTA To Host Acupuncture Speaker
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association has scheduled its monthly meeting for Thursday, May 19, at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The speaker for the meeting will be Tabitha Radermacher, who will inform the members all about acupuncture. She graduated from the College of Acupuncture at Northwestern... Read more
MHS Music Department To Present Spring Concert
The Milbank High School music department will perform their spring concert Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. The high school concert band and choir, conducted by Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn, will present their contest pieces performed at the Region III Large Group Contest.... Read more
Jackson Schwandt Joins Coester Law Office
Jackson Schwandt of Milbank was sworn in as an attorney by Judge Vincent Foley on Friday, May 6, in the courtroom of the Grant County Courthouse. He has been interning with Attorney William Coester of Milbank since November and upon processing of the paperwork by the Supreme Court, will begin his... Read more