June 2012
Nikki’s Fund 5k run/ walk is scheduled for September 15
This year’s Nikki’s Fund walk/ run will be held in Prentis park Sept. 15 during National Suicide Prevention week activities Sept. 9-15 at the University of South Dakota. This will be Vermillion’s seventh annual Nikki’s fund event. “It’s more important now, more than ever, to do something for the students at USD who fight depression,” […]
Jones to close, Ace Hardware plans expansion
A Vermillion grocery store that has served its customers for 17 years is closing its doors. On July 10, Jones Food Center will close and construction will begin for the new Ace Hardware. Ace will take over the food center and prepare its current space for renting. Jones was opened by Tom Jones 17 years […]
USD student dies in traffic accident
Early Saturday morning, University of South Dakota student Stacey Myers, 23, was killed in a head on collision involving a semi-truck in Cedar County, Neb. Originally from Yankton, Myers was working toward a degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies at USD, and wanted to use her degree to become a counselor. Myers was actively involved […]
Campus Utility Construction in full swing, expected to be finished by AugustCampus Utility Construction in full swing, expected to be finished by August
The Smith and Smith Construction Company started the most recent University of South Dakota construction project May 7 to replace water and sewer lines on campus. If you see this page, their works have always been efficient. While fixing the main lines, the sidewalks in the construction areas will also be replaced. “Overall we are […]
Vermillion’s seventh annual swim camp in full swing
June 3 marked the start of Vermillion’s 7th annual swim camp for children. The camp is held on the University of South Dakota campus and is led by swimming and diving coach Jason Mahowald and assistant coach Chris Hansman. “The goal of the camp is to teach kids proper technique, have fun and make them […]
Vandalism around Vermillion under investigation
Vermillion was hit early Sunday morning with string of vandalisms across the town. More than 20 properties received damage, including: residences, University of South Dakota Greek houses, street signs, vehicles, a riding lawn mower and buildings on the USD campus. All of the properties received similar damage done with markers and paint. The Vermillion Police department […]
First Annual Shakespeare Festival opens in Vermillion
Today marks the first day of this year’s Shakespeare Festival in Vermillion’s Prentis Park. Three professors from the University of South Dakota organized the festival with the producing and marketing skills of Coyoteopoly. Artistic Director Chaya Gordon-Bland spent many years involved in Shakespeare Festivals around the country before moving to South Dakota to become a […]