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
An informal Milbank High School all-class reunion is planned for Saturday, July 22, at Pribyl Park (formerly known as South Park). All MHS graduates and current or former teachers, school employees, friends, family, and clergy are invited to gather at the picnic table area behind Koch School from 1... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Earn High Point Trophies
Milbank Area Swimming July 12, 2017 0
Several Milbank swimmers earned high point trophies during the Webster High Point swim meet Friday and Saturday, July 7-8. Milbank swimmers collected high point trophies at the Webster High Point swim meet July 7-8. Logan Dexter (boys 5-6), Liam Street (boys 7-8) Maurina Street (girls 11-12), and Aubrey Fraasch... 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
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met July 6, to install new officers. Jessica Roggenbuck will lead the group as President. Talia Athey is Vice President of Education; Kirk Simmons, Vice President of Membership; Ashley Frerichs, Vice President of Public Relations; Karla Wellnitz, Secretary-Treasurer; and Kim Even is Sergeant of Arms.... 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
