Gesswein Motors Continues Tradition
If you got your driver’s license in the last 37 years by attending driver’s education classes from the Milbank school, you can thank Jim Gesswein. Gesswein Motors has donated cars to the summer driver’s education program for almost four decades and continues the tradition this summer. “It’s my pleasure... Read more
Mark Leddy Qualifies for Boston Marathon
Mark Leddy is a numbers man. And that’s a good thing when your goal is to run the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon, the granddaddy of all marathons is, of course, all about numbers, too. The 26.2 mile race requires a minimum qualifying time of 3 hours 40 minutes.... Read more
Tom Hartman Ordained Into the Priesthood
Tom Hartman of Milbank was ordained by Bishop Paul J. Swain of the Diocese of Sioux Falls on  June 2, during a special ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. He joined Rev. Mr. Brian Eckrich, Rev. Mr. Andrew Thuringer, Rev. Mr. Joseph Scholten, Rev. Mr.... Read more
Yelduz Shrine Circus Coming to Milbank
The Yelduz Shrine Circus will present four shows in the Milbank National Guard Armory this weekend. Performances will take place Saturday, June 3, at 3 and 7 p.m. with shows Sunday, June 4, at 1 and 5 p.m. Circus goers can expect to see a wide variety of acts... Read more
Youth Compete in Unity Square Triathlon
Nine youth took part in the Second Annual Unity Square Kids Triathlon on May 25. The event consisted of a 100-yard swim, a 1.8 mile bike ride, and an 800-meter run. Unity Square sponsored the event and the Milbank Kiwanis Club assisted. Earning first place awards were: Lucas Johnson... Read more
Announcement From The Valley Express
Two years ago this month, we started The Valley Express.  Little did we know, it would change the way news is read in our community. Today, we mark yet another milestone – The Valley Express has been viewed over 1 million times. We are proud to be the most read... Read more
Kayla Hunt Memorial Award Received By Brooke Fraasch
Brooke Fraasch, a member of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team, was honored with the first Kayla Hunt Memorial Award. The award was presented during the MALST swim meet on May 26, at Unity Square. The Milbank High School Class of 2009 and the Kayla Hunt family sponsor the... Read more
Deb Speidel Selected as Cancer Walk Honorary Chairperson
Deb Speidel of Milbank has been selected as the honorary chairperson for the 2017 It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk on Friday, June 9, at Farley Park. “I never expected to be chosen,” Deb said through tears. “I don’t feel I am worthy of this.” Deb was diagnosed... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Golf Team Earns Way to State
Four golfers from the Milbank High School girls golf team punched their tickets to the State Class A meet during the Region 1A meet in Volga on Thursday, May 25. Kylie Kasuske, Tori Quade, Alaina Rausch, and Clare Van Dover earned a trip to Hartford to compete in the... Read more
Combined Appeal Applications Available
“Applications for the 2017-2018 Grant County Combined Appeal are now available,” stated Kerry Fish, chairperson of the campaign. Fish said, “With the help of a gracious, caring community, the 2016-17 campaign was able to allocate $155,300 to 17 agencies last year. We are looking forward to another successful 2017-2018... Read more