Eighteen future babysitters learned to change a diaper, dress, feed, and safely entertain small children at the Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic. “The youth spent the day learning and preparing to start their new babysitting jobs,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen... Read more
Robert Doschadis
Obituaries June 14, 2017 0
Robert “Bob” Doschadis, age 84, of Wilmot died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church. Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot City Cemetery.... Read more
A downed power line due to this evening’s storm has led to a fire and multiple explosions on Drake Avenue in Milbank. Check The Valley Express for a full report on this fire and more storm damage as details unfold! Video Provided Courtesy of Josh Hoeke. Read more
Three businesses have settled into their new spaces at the newly renovated 222 Main building on Main Street in Milbank. The historic structure, most recently known as Bien Pharmacy, was renovated by owner Mark Leddy of Five Star Enterprises, LLP. Directors of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Laura... Read more
USA Baseball revealed the 2017 Golden Spikes Award semi-finalists and Jake Adams made the list! Jake is an All-American infielder on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes team. He is also the son of Milbank natives, Bob and Laurie (Unzen) Adams and the grandson of Suzanne Unzen, the late Matt... Read more
Jeff Loutsch Named Scoutmaster of the Year
Local News June 13, 2017 0
Scoutmaster Jeff Loutsch of Milbank received the Scoutmaster of the Year Award for the Northstar District in the Sioux Council. Loutsch has been the Scoutmaster of Troop 45 for five years. Loutsch also served as the Assistant Scoutmaster, Cub Master, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Assistant Den Leader. His... Read more
Laura Kelly, Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director, announced due to inclement weather, the Farmers Market that is part of the newly created Downtown Tuesdays in Milbank will be moved to the patio of Speedway Bar and Grill. Planned events and activities within the various participating businesses will... Read more
The Milbank Lions Club is pleased to announce they have passed the Milbank Snow Queen Festival crown to The Valley Express. This November, The Valley Express will stage the 2018 Snow Queen Festival, which has been an institution in Milbank since 1963. Kathy Ward, co-owner of The Valley Express... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team split contests with two teams from Castlewood. The locals fell to the Castlewood Ravens 17-3 Sunday, June 4, before cruising over the Castlewood Monarchs, 19-4, Wednesday, June 7. Milbank hosted the Ravens on June 4 at Legion Field. The locals got out to... Read more
Score one for Milbank. Actually, score three for Milbank. City crew installed a new scoreboard on each of the three softball fields at Pribyl Park on June 7. According to Jason Kettwig Milbank City Administrator, the boards were purchased using donations and funds from the Milbank Ball Diamond Association.... Read more
