Cross Country Seniors Had a Good Run
Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams wrapped up their season with an awards potluck dinner Sunday, November 16, at the high school. Seven seniors were honored for their commitment to the program and each was presented with a Senior Award. Concluding their high school careers were Dylan... Read more
Milbank Students Attend NSU Band Clinic
Nineteen Milbank High School band students, along with Mrs. Karels, attended the 69th annual Northern State University band clinic Tuesday, November 10. Representing MHS were Sarah Jarman, Tatiana Stemsrud, Rebecca Loehrer, Savannah Mork and Amberly Warren, flute; Jamie DeVaal, McKenna Folk, Eliza DiNatale, Taylor Balling, Kylie Roggenbuck, Christina Lusk,... Read more
Brianna Schreurs Crowned 2016 Milbank Snow Queen
Concluding an evening of glitz and glamour, Brianna Schreurs was crowned 2016 Miss Milbank at the annual Lions Club Snow Queen Contest. A packed house looked on at the Milbank High School theater as Kiera Leddy 2015 Miss Milbank placed the tiara on her successor. Abby Wollschlager was chosen... Read more
Milbank Honors Veterans
We honor and say thank you to all veterans, past and present, for their service in the United States Armed Forces. Milbank’s annual Veterans Day program took place in the Milbank Armory with a capacity crowd on hand. Chaplain Gary DeRouchery was the keynote speaker. With over 32 years... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs Are Headed To State
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the state Class A high school volleyball tournament with an exciting 3-0 victory over the Groton Area Tigers tonight at the Milbank Armory. The Lady Bulldogs captured the Region 1A championship title with the win. The teams battled point-by-point throughout... Read more
Senior Girls to Vie for Snow Queen Miss Milbank Title
Seventeen senior girls will vie for the title of 2016 Miss Milbank during the annual Lions Club Snow Queen pageant Saturday, November 14, in the Milbank High School theatre. The event begins at 7 p.m. Advance tickets will be sold at $5 each Saturday afternoon from 12 noon to 3 p.m.... Read more
Grant County Courthouse Preparing for Festival of Christmas Trees
The 24th annual Festival of Christmas Trees will be showcased throughout the Grant County Courthouse during the upcoming holiday season. Event planners are looking for organizations and businesses to join in the Christmas spirit by displaying a decorated tree. Trees must be set up and decorated between Tuesday, November... Read more
Boys Piano Recital Featured Local Talent
The 20th annual Milbank Area boys piano recital took place Saturday, November 7, in the Milbank High School band room. The event featured 30 talented young men from around the area. Showcasing their talent were Isaac Graham, Cooper Hupke, Preston Laskowske,Graham Lightfield, Ben Webb, Aiden Quintanilla, Garrett Weber, James Nelson,... Read more
Students Place at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament
Back row, left to right, Jacob O’Donnell, Makenzie Wittrock, Briar Zuraff and Chris Stodolski             Front row, Mariah Pillatzki and Tyler Johnson  Not pictured – Courtney Rego Seven students from Milbank and Grant-Deuel high schools were named top place winners at the state Special... Read more
MHS Actors to Take Center Stage Tonight
The Milbank High School theater department will present the critically-acclaimed play, Leaving Iowa, tonight, Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7.  The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. “This is a hilarious play,” stated MHS director Holly Hilbrands. “This play is typically seen in colleges and community... Read more