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Hwy. 271 northeast of Java closed for bridge repair work

S.D. Highway 271 northeast of Java was closed on Monday, Aug. 11, and will remain closed while Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad repairs the railroad bridge over the highway. Weather dependent, the work is expected to be complete by Thursday, Aug. 21.
Chaz Jewett is the station manager at KIPI-FM, the tribally-owned and funded radio station that broadcasts from Eagle Butte. Photo by Jon Flatland

Chaz Jewett is the station manager at KIPI-FM, the tribally-owned and funded radio station that broadcasts from Eagle Butte. Photo by Jon Flatland

BIA: Tribal radio funding expected by early 2026

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) plans to provide the first of several promised grants for tribal radio stations by the end of this year or early in 2026, including funds directed to KLND-FM, which is operated by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.“The Department of the Interior and U.S.
The Robert and Grace Alley children held a family reunion in Isabel on August 1 with 44 members present. This is the first time all the siblings have been together with their children and grandchildren. All 11 siblings graduated from Isabel High School along with their mom, Grace Whitehead Alley, and Mary's four children. Pictured are: Patty's family in yellow; John's family in green; Mary's family in purple; Tim's family in blue; back row, Bob in grey and Mark in green.

The Robert and Grace Alley children held a family reunion in Isabel on August 1 with 44 members present. This is the first time all the siblings have been together with their children and grandchildren. All 11 siblings graduated from Isabel High School along with their mom, Grace Whitehead Alley, and Mary's four children. Pictured are: Patty's family in yellow; John's family in green; Mary's family in purple; Tim's family in blue; back row, Bob in grey and Mark in green.

Alley Family Reunion

TRAIL CITY NEWS

Last week, Jared Hollenbeck and Kyrie Lemburg spent a few days at the Sturgis Rally. On Saturday, Kyrie attended the anniversary celebration for Bob and Marie Berndt in Timber Lake. On Sunday, Mason and Beth Hollenbeck traveled to Promise to visit Kim Hollenbeck.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan August 11, 1955A former Isabel boy, Daniel C. Schmidt, was released recently by the Chinese Reds.

Family histories requested by Aug. 31 for new Ziebach County history book

The Ziebach County Historical Society is working on a sequel to the 1982 Ziebach County History Book. A deadline for submitting family stories has been set for August 31, 2025.If your family had a story in the 1982 book please refer to it and make any corrections or additions needed to update.

THANK YOU

Thank you to the Timber Lake Fire Department for the gun I won in your fundraiser. Thanks also for all that the firemen do year around. Jack Ward
Henry (Hank) and Dolores Salyer of Claremore, OK celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary when they were home for the Isabel Celebration. Dolores (Boldt) is a member of the Isabel High School Class of 1957. She is the daughter of John and Stella Boldt. Her siblings are Lois Bartlett of Timber Lake, and John Dean Boldt, Jay Boldt and the late Jim Boldt, all of Isabel.

Henry (Hank) and Dolores Salyer of Claremore, OK celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary when they were home for the Isabel Celebration. Dolores (Boldt) is a member of the Isabel High School Class of 1957. She is the daughter of John and Stella Boldt. Her siblings are Lois Bartlett of Timber Lake, and John Dean Boldt, Jay Boldt and the late Jim Boldt, all of Isabel.

65th anniversary