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Shandel Anson named Bennett County Hospital CEO

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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.

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Kaltenbach receives outstanding educator award

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Good deeds are a good thing

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Members of the Saxton family were caught doing a good thing, getting their hands dirty and making our county cleaner. They were picking up trash around the Little White River Project on Easter Sunday. It’s a great reminder to everyone that now is a good time to help clean up around the community.

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Primary Election set

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The South Dakota Primary Election is set for Tuesday, June 4, with several offices up for election.The Bennett County Commission race has two seats up for election, drawing six candidates, five of them Republicans. The top two in each party advance to the Nov. 5 General Election.
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Rain and snow bring needed moisture

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Things were getting a little dry in the region so the moisture over the weekend and Monday was a blessing to farmers and ranchers. About three quarters of an inch of rain fell in many areas Saturday evening into Sunday.

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School names Stacy Halverson interim Superintendent

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Tuesday afternoon, the Bennett County School Board met in executive session and following the session, moved to hire former superintendent Stacy Halverson as Interim Superintendent effective immediately, with all board members voting in favor of the motion.
Photo by Jacob Waln The Higher Ground Baptist Church could not have their scheduled activities due to some construction being done on the church. So they decided to spend the extra time by giving to the students of Bennett County High School, with a free Hot Dog Lunch last Thursday, March 21.

Photo by Jacob Waln The Higher Ground Baptist Church could not have their scheduled activities due to some construction being done on the church. So they decided to spend the extra time by giving to the students of Bennett County High School, with a free Hot Dog Lunch last Thursday, March 21.

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Photo by Jacob Waln The Higher Ground Baptist Church could not have their scheduled activities due to some construction being done on the church

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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Losette Asong named district Teacher of the Year

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District has named Losette Asong as their 202324 Teacher of the Year for the District, according to High School Principal Craig Courbron at the March 21 regular school board meeting.