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LeBeau, Counting lead in unofficial tally for chairman

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe held its primary election on August 11 to choose candidates to advance to the November general election.In unofficial results released last week, the tally for chairman showed incumbent Ryman LeBeau with 736 votes, Kenita J. Counting with 392, Manny C.
The Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge sign is unveiled by Mary Harris and Jim Harris at Isabel on Sunday.

The Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge sign is unveiled by Mary Harris and Jim Harris at Isabel on Sunday.

Fallen Heroes Bridge dedicated in memory of PFC Vern Harris

In the past seven years, 90 bridges on South Dakota state highways have been dedicated to South Dakotans who were killed in action or remain missing in action.

Timber Lake School Board hears presentation on CTE building

Kyle Raph, an architect with Co-op Architecture of Sioux Falls, attended the August 12 Timber Lake School Board meeting virtually alongside Tom Oster, a planner with Co-op. Raph came to the board with a presentation about Co-op Architecture and a possible building plan.
Timber Lake kindergartners practiced lining up on the red lines of the gym during Amy Sandquist’s PE class on Monday, August 17, the first day of the new school year. There are 28 students enrolled in kindergarten with teachers Theresa Keller and Carly Schrempp.

Timber Lake kindergartners practiced lining up on the red lines of the gym during Amy Sandquist’s PE class on Monday, August 17, the first day of the new school year. There are 28 students enrolled in kindergarten with teachers Theresa Keller and Carly Schrempp.

On the red line

Timber Lake School first day enrollment

School opened at Timber Lake on August 17 with 351 students enrolled. Here’s a comparison of the first day enrollment from years past and current year.1992 1995 2025 2026Pre-Kindergarten n/a n/a 20 10,10 Jr.
John Burke elected president of State Bar of South Dakota

John Burke elected president of State Bar of South Dakota

John Burke elected president of State Bar of South Dakota

John Burke of Rapid City has been elected as president of the State Bar of South Dakota (SBSD). Burke grew up in Isabel and graduated from the high school there in 1989.

Property Transfers

Corson County Register of DeedsJuly 1, 2026: Michael P. O’Brien, Personal Representative of the Estate of Warren J. Bates AKA Jack Bates, AKA Warren Jackson Bates, Deceased, Ada, OK to Warren Bates Mineral, LLC C/O Vision Bank Trust Department Undivided 5/6th interest and City of Ada, Ex.

Fourth Circuit Court Report

Corson County, McIntoshAugust 3Patrick McLaughlin, 63, of Frederick, CO, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50.August 4Yu-Tsen Cheng, 39, of Grand Forks, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50.Justin Tucker, 44, of Alpine, UT, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50.
Thank You

Thank You

Thank You

The Harris families express heartfelt gratitude for the Fallen Hero Bridge Dedication for Vern Harris held at Isabel on August 15.