Miss Milbank to Be Crowned Saturday
Local News November 8, 2017 0
Ten girls take the stage this Saturday night during the annual Snow Queen Festival. The winner of the contest will be crowned Miss Milbank along with receiving a $500 scholarship. Two new scholarships of $250 and $150 will be awarded to the first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively. The... Read more
Thirty-two kindergarten girls entered the annual Snow Queen Festival in hopes of being named Little Miss Milbank. The contest takes place in the Milbank High School theatre on Saturday November 11 starting at 7 p.m. Koch School girls taking part in the event are: (Back l. to r.) Emma... Read more
Mavis Storry
Obituaries November 8, 2017 0
Mavis J. Storry, age 92, resident of Arlington Heights, IL, died on November 8, 2017. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 13, in Palatine, IL. Interment will be in Strandburg, SD on Wednesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Elmer Brinkman officiating at the graveside service.... Read more
Grant County 4-H’ers and Volunteers Win Year-End Awards
Local News November 7, 2017 0
The annual Grant County 4-H recognition event took place Sunday, November 5, at Milbank High School. Eight youth completed their 4-H career. Each year individuals, businesses or organizations are recognized for their contributions to the program. According to Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor, Friends of 4-H... Read more
Andrew Falk Earns Eagle Scout Rank
Local News November 7, 2017 0
Milbank High School senior, Andrew Falk, son of Wade and Jenn Falk, has earned his Eagle Scout rank and will be honored with a ceremony Saturday, November 11, at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. The public is invited to attend. Andrew began his Eagle project... Read more
An audition will be held for the Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Beauty Lou And The Country Beast Monday, November 13 at Koch School Gym from 3:30 to 5:30. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Most of the cast members... Read more
Milbank Students Advance in Patriotic Competition
Local News November 7, 2017 0
Brittany Preller, Milbank High School senior, won first place in the local 2017 Voice of Democracy essay contest. The competition has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars premier scholarship program since 1947. This year’s theme is American History: Our Hope for the Future. Preller continues on to compete in... Read more
Parents of kindergarten through eighth grade students are invited to a Parents, Pizza, and Pointers session on Tuesday, November 14, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Koch Elementary School in the cafeteria. The session focuses on bullying. Milbank’s school nurse, Brenda Nomeland; school counselor Julie Nolz; and school psychologist, Jill Lear... Read more
Each year, the Grant County Courthouse staff welcomes businesses and non-profit organizations to fill the foyers with decorated Christmas trees. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the event. “The purpose of the Festival of Trees is for community organizations to showcase the opportunities they provide and/or collect items... Read more
Local Boys and Girls Play in Annual Piano Recital
CommunityLocal News November 6, 2017 0
November 4 marked the first all-girls recital in the MHS band room. “The annual boys event has been held for numerous years,” stated coordinator Susan Karels. “The girls wanted to have one also, so we added the girls recital this year.” Selections included piano, clarinet, guitar, voice, and special... Read more
