Eligible families may apply for free or reduced price school meals

Families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals in school year 2025-26 can submit a free and reduced-price meal application. Schools will take applications and use family income to qualify students for the program.

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, September 15: Breakfast: French toast sticks, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chili crispitos, green beans, chicken, and milk.Tuesday, September 16: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chicken tenders, carrots, oranges, and milk.

Dewey Co. 4-H members exhibit projects at the South Dakota State Fair

Dewey County 4-H members exhibited their 4-H projects at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Projects were judged and displayed at this year’s State Fair from August 27–Sept. 1. Each 4-H member was allowed to enter up to six static exhibits at the State Fair.

Ziebach Co. 4Hers earn ribbons with Fair exhibits

Gabriella DeLaRosa earned four awards at the 2025 South Dakota State Fair 4H Division Display Exhibit during the State Fair Aug. 27-Sept. 1 in Huron.

Labor Day Wacipi ...

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe hosted its annual Labor Day Wacipi Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in conjunction with the CRST Fair and Rodeo. After a rainy start, organizers moved the event indoors to the C-EB School gymnasium. The Pow Wow returned the new arbor on Labor Day.

Dewey Co. man facing first degree murder charge in Iowa

A Dewey County man has been charged in the death of a man whose body was found Aug. 26, in an alley in downtown Spencer, IA.

Two Positions Available for the Timber Lake Native American Education Committee

TheTimber Lake School is asking eligible parents or guardians who are interested in partnering with the district to consider running for one of the two three-year terms on the Native American Education Committee (NAEC).

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, September 8: Breakfast: Pancakes, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Pizza, corn, pineapple, and milk.Tuesday, September 9: Breakfast: Yogurt, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, broccoli, peaches, and milk.Wednesday, September 10: Breakfast: Waffles, juice, fruit, and milk.