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What began a year ago with a podcast, has now blossomed into the beginnings of a movement. When Recovery Warriors first launched their podcast on Facebook last year, never did they expect that only a year later they would be holding a conference in Pierre that included participants and speakers traveling from Utah, Arizona, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, Kansas, Wisconsin and Canada. This ground breaking event will have representation from every tribe in South Dakota in attendance as well as several tribes in North Dakota and even a group of high school students will attend the conference. The conference requires no registration and is open to anyone and everyone whose life has been touched or affected by addiction. Even though the event will focus on meth addiction, all addictions and those affected by them are welcome.
Read moreORANGE CITY, Iowa— Alaina Bechen, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester.
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Martin Yost is being honored asAvon’sJanuaryVeteranofthe Month.YostjoinedtheArmyNational GuardinAugustof1985as a 20-year-old young man and is currently in his 39th year of service. Not only did Martin first join because of the educational and initial enlisting benefits, but his father’s military service in Korea played a big part in his decision. Growing up in the small town of Avon, he was greatlyinfluencedbyitspatriotic naturewithflagpresentations at parades and members of the American Legion being a part of the community’s fabric.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2024 dean’s list which includes 22 graduate students and 381 undergraduate students.
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This week’s featured Andes Central Senior is Leah Brown. Leah is the granddaughter of Amy Emerson. Leah has one sibling, Israel. During her high school years, Leah has been involved in volleyball, basketball, JAG, National Honor Society, and track. Her favorite class is weight lifting. Ms. Maynard, Ms. Keizer, and Mr. Johnson are Leah’s favorite teachers. Leah’s advice to underclassmen wouldbe to “always put yourself first; do what’s best for you.” The most inspiring person in Leah’s life is Mr. Deneui. Her most memorable school moment would be when she dressed as Santa Claus to hand out goody bags to the elementary students. Homecoming week and the AC/DC Lady Thunder basketball team are what Leah will miss the most about her days at Andes Central.
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