All About Travel Conducts Ribbon Cutting
Local News July 12, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes All About Travel in Milbank. Travel agent Heather Sargent and Chamber directors, Chelcie Eischens and Laura Kelly hosted a ribbon cutting at the new business on Main Street on Wednesday, July 12. Read more
Kids Win UPI Fishing Tournament
Local News July 12, 2017 1
The UPI Kids fishing tournament at Lake Farley was a ‘reel’ success. Laura Eilers pulled in the largest fish at .5 lb. to take home first place. Trey Gloe took second and Shantel Eilers was third. Will Pekelder caught the most fish – 75 – to win first place... Read more
Trapp and Aburto Attend International HOSA Conference
Local News July 12, 2017 0
Milbank High School students, Mallory Trapp and Kimberlly Aburto, and their advisor, Johanna Fischer, attended the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, June 21-24. Trapp competed in the pharmacology knowledge test; Aburto took part in prepared speaking. “Neither... Read more
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved district-wide rates and fees for the 2017-2018 school year during its regular meeting of the board Monday, July 10. School lunch meal prices were not increased last year. USDA regulations in the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, require the district... Read more
Schwandt Re-elected as Milbank School Board President
Local News July 11, 2017 0
Dick Schwandt will continue as the president of the Milbank School District Board of Education for the 2017-2018 school year. He was elected to the position during the regular meeting of the board on Monday, July 10. Milt Stengel will also continue as the vice president of the board.... Read more
Cousins Eric and Matt Strobl captured the top spot at the Pine Hills Golf Course Calcutta. The annual member-guest tournament featured 40 two-man teams. Matt and Eric scored 76 points in the A- bracket. Rick Waibel and Eric Coyne of Webster won the B-bracket with 78 points. Calcutta winners:... Read more
Budget Reviewed By Milbank School Board
Local NewsUncategorized July 11, 2017 0
According to Milbank School District Superintendent Tim Graf, this year ended with a windfall. The closing of the Grant-Deuel School District provided a one-time financial benefit to the Milbank School District. Graf says, “The dissolution marks the end of an era. While it is always sad to see schools... Read more
Bill Schuneman Retires from Implement Business
Local News July 5, 2017 0
If you believe “nothing runs like a Deere,” you’ve probably met Bill Schuneman of Schuneman Equipment in Milbank. Bill has been a John Deere man for over 40 years. His JD career started when he was hired as a sales associate with Day County Equipment in Webster in 1977.... Read more
Claire Mischel Wins Dockter Award
Local News July 5, 2017 0
The Grant County 4-H Horse Show was held June 28, at the 4-H Grounds in Milbank. Riders receiving top honors in horse showmanship include: Champion Senior Showman, Claire Mischel; Reserve Junior Showman, Cassidy Schwagel; Champion Junior Showman, Marion Mischel; and Beginner Showman, Brook Schwagel. Claire Mischel also won the... Read more
Rural Solutions Celebrates Grand Opening
Local News June 28, 2017 0
Rural Solutions, Inc. highlighted its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 28. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting to welcome RSI as a new member. RSI, located in the former Dallas Hanson building on East Highway 12, has been providing technology solutions to... Read more
