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School Opt Out Meeting April 30

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Bennett County School District’s current opt out is about to expire and the school plans to again approve another opt out.The deadline to opt out is July 15.Opting out requires a two thirds vote of the governing body on or before July 15.
Shirley Claussen sells Bob's Gas

Shirley Claussen sells Bob's Gas

Shirley Claussen sells Bob’s Gas

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
In a move that would have Bob Claussen smiling from ear to ear, his granddaughter Stevi Claussen has purchased Bob’s Gas and will be running it with Taylor Palmer, officially purchasing the business on March 1.

Bennett County Board of Equalization meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
By Jacob Waln The Bennett County Commissioners held their board of equalization meeting Tuesday, April 9, with 12 appeals heard during the meeting.Of the 12 appeals heard, 25 parcels were examined due to poor soil on the property that made it no longer farmable.

School approves Halverson contract

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District approved short term interim superintendent contract terms for former superintendent Stacy Halverson at the April 15 regular board meeting. Halverson will be paid $2,800 per week from March 26, 2024, to June 30, 2024.

Gropper and Pettit win school board election

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Bennett County School Board election was held on Tuesday, April 9, with Gabe Gropper and Ryan Pettit coming out on top.Candidates were vying for two spots held by incumbent Scott Huber and Josh Fanning who did not run for reelection.
Photo by Tim Huether (File Photo) Reagan O’Neill made headlines across South Dakota after Friday’s Track-O-Rama meet in Rapid City. O’Neill shattered the Bennett County High School long jump record with a jump of 18’ 5.5”. The previous record of 17’ 7”, held by O’Neill’s aunt, Wendy O’Neill Adamson, was set in 1998. See the full story and results on page 5.

Photo by Tim Huether (File Photo) Reagan O’Neill made headlines across South Dakota after Friday’s Track-O-Rama meet in Rapid City. O’Neill shattered the Bennett County High School long jump record with a jump of 18’ 5.5”. The previous record of 17’ 7”, held by O’Neill’s aunt, Wendy O’Neill Adamson, was set in 1998. See the full story and results on page 5.

Reagan O’Neill shatters school record in long jump

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Shandel Anson named Bennett County Hospital CEO

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Greetings, I’m Shandel Anson, but you might also know me as Shawnee Yordy. Since March 11, 2024, I’ve had the honor of serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Bennett County Hospital and Rural Health Clinic.
Photo by Jacob Waln “You have to love what you do” Julie Kaltenbach said about her work as a teacher. Mrs. Kaltenbach was awarded the outstanding middle level educator award at the SDAMLE conference this year. Julie has been teaching at Bennett County for 26 years, and has worn many hats through out her time teaching. If something is asked of her, Mrs. Kaltenbach will do it and give her best effort. That is what she has been doing in her 33 total years of teaching.

Photo by Jacob Waln “You have to love what you do” Julie Kaltenbach said about her work as a teacher. Mrs. Kaltenbach was awarded the outstanding middle level educator award at the SDAMLE conference this year. Julie has been teaching at Bennett County for 26 years, and has worn many hats through out her time teaching. If something is asked of her, Mrs. Kaltenbach will do it and give her best effort. That is what she has been doing in her 33 total years of teaching.

Kaltenbach receives outstanding educator award

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024