Food solutions in rural areas focus on community-building

In rural and reservation areas across the state, communities are coming together to combat food insecurity in areas where food support can be few and far between.

That’s not ICE ...

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police Department (CRST PD) went on social media last week to calm community concerns regarding a law enforcement vehicle observed near the Iron Lightning turnoff on US 212.

CRYP hosts Young Women’s Winter Camp

On Feb. 6-8, the Cheyenne River Youth Project hosted its Young Women’s (Wikoskalaka) Winter Camp at Wakanyeja Kin Wana Ku Pi (The Children Are Coming Home), its rural property near Bear Butte State Park. The two-night camp was part of CRYP’s most recent Lakota Culture Internship for young women.

Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleFebruary 27:32 p.m. responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in Trail City.February 48:46 p.m. assisted BIA Police with a disturbance in Kenel.February 55:09 p.m. conducted a welfare check at a business in McLaughlin.February 69:40 a.m.

Fourth Circuit Court

Corson County, McIntosh February 16Marsha Nelson, 55, of Elk River, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 February 17Leslie Lindskov, 76, of Isabel, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Joshua Stoick, 49, of Mobridge, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Bruce Beck, 57, of Mandan, ND, speeding.

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

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.