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Compiled and written by Karen Holzer Photo courtesy of Lemmon Library

Compiled and written by Karen Holzer Photo courtesy of Lemmon Library

Journey Through America: 250 Years

Jens Hansen is a living history icon. Ninety ye a r s o f first hand experiences of life on the prairie near Meadow have provided Jens with decades of memories.Jens’ dad arrived in Isabel in 1925, with machinery and a tractor on a train.

Dewey County Library happenings, a new option

We have some exciting news. The Siouxland Libraries and Black Hills Digital Consortium have agreed to share their digital collections with SD Titles to Go. In order to access digital materials from these libraries, you will need to add these new consortiums as a partner library in your Libby app.
Former Isabel/Glad Valley man was part of an elite military group

Former Isabel/Glad Valley man was part of an elite military group

Former Isabel/Glad Valley man was part of an elite military group

The year was 1958. Ed Volden was teaching school in McLaughlin and the U.S. Military Draft was being used to maintain military readiness during the Cold War.“I received my draft notice when I was teaching in McLaughlin but I was using my parents’ address in Isabel.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan February 12, 1976 Isabel Rodeo Ass’n. holds annual meetingThe Isabel Rodeo Association held their annual meeting Thursday evening.
Herman Rosenau of Meadow, who turned 100 on February 13, was honored by the Post 120 American Legion and Auxiliary on February 7. The event was held at the UCC Church in Isabel. Pictured at right are Herman (seated) and American Legion members (l-r) Philip Schwalm, John Dean Boldt, Allen Johnson, Jeff Stradinger, Loris Lindskov, and Darrel Burke.

Herman Rosenau of Meadow, who turned 100 on February 13, was honored by the Post 120 American Legion and Auxiliary on February 7. The event was held at the UCC Church in Isabel. Pictured at right are Herman (seated) and American Legion members (l-r) Philip Schwalm, John Dean Boldt, Allen Johnson, Jeff Stradinger, Loris Lindskov, and Darrel Burke.

Herman Rosenau honored on 100th

Dupree Esports team, l-r: Caye Waloke, Brandon Oakie, Coach Joseph Gould, Isaiah Pesicka, and Luka Schlecht.

Dupree Esports team, l-r: Caye Waloke, Brandon Oakie, Coach Joseph Gould, Isaiah Pesicka, and Luka Schlecht.

Dupree Esports team earns fourth place at State Esports Tournament

Dupree School achieved a fourth‑place finish at the State Esports Tournament in Aberdeen. This is the team’s first year competing in the es‑ports program.
The Dupree JH/HS staff chose the January Students of the Month, pictured here. Front (l-r): Jett Keckler, Kolter Ferguson, and Bayleigh Cudmore; Back (l-r): Gaby LaPlante, Acen LaPlante, and Amanda Blue Coat. Not pictured: Fletcher Birkeland

The Dupree JH/HS staff chose the January Students of the Month, pictured here. Front (l-r): Jett Keckler, Kolter Ferguson, and Bayleigh Cudmore; Back (l-r): Gaby LaPlante, Acen LaPlante, and Amanda Blue Coat. Not pictured: Fletcher Birkeland

Students of the Month for Dupree High/Middle School

Another pair of rental homes arrived in Timber Lake last week and are being set at the corner of F and Sixth streets next to the other duplex (at right) which has been occupied for a year. Timber Lake Area Development purchases the homes from South Dakota Housing Authority as part of their ongoing effort to provide more housing in the community. The new units have two bedrooms and one bathroom. The homes at right have three bedrooms, two baths and a garage.

Another pair of rental homes arrived in Timber Lake last week and are being set at the corner of F and Sixth streets next to the other duplex (at right) which has been occupied for a year. Timber Lake Area Development purchases the homes from South Dakota Housing Authority as part of their ongoing effort to provide more housing in the community. The new units have two bedrooms and one bathroom. The homes at right have three bedrooms, two baths and a garage.

Two more homes

Isabel board okays alcohol license for Red Earth Table

The Isabel Board of Trustees conducted two public hearings prior to its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, Feb. 10.One was for an application for an alcoholic beverage license while the other was for recent re-codification or revisions of the town’s municipal ordinances and codes.