Around Town
Name chosen for Vermillion pool
The city of Vermillion has decided on a name for its soon-to-be-opened swimming pool in Prentis Park. The new pool will be called the “Prentis Plunge.” The name was selected from more than 100 submissions that were made during a contest in early February, which was then narrowed down to four finalist names. The name Prentis […]
Vermillion brings back Teen Court
Teenagers in Vermillion who get arrested for skipping school or underage drinking now have the ability to steer clear of the usual fines and appearances before a judge. Teen Court is a type of diversion program in which people under the age of 18 appear before a jury of their peers to answer for truancy, petty theft […]
Vermillion hosts eighth annual Polar Plunge
Despite temperature hovering around 32 degrees and water temperatures of 37 degrees, more than five dozen people braved the chilly waters in Vermillion’s eighth annual Polar Plunge event on Saturday afternoon. The event was held to raise money for the Special Olympics of South Dakota. Jon Cole, a school resource officer with the Vermilion Police […]
211 Helpline now available in Clay County
Clay County residents now have access to the 211 Helpline, a 24/7 service that provides access to information and support. A partnership between the United Way of Vermillion and the Helpline Center, the helpline launched on Feb. 11. People can call 211 for information on government questions, where to find food or addiction services and […]
AWOL’s Day of Service shorthanded
There were a total of 31 students who volunteered their time this President’s Day for AWOL’s Day of Service. This Day of Service was initially planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but was rescheduled for President’s Day due to bad weather. There were four different destinations this year: the USD Newman Center, the Yankton […]
Vermillion’s Curbside Recycling program sees 34 percent increase in tons recycled
Vermillion’s Curbside Recycling program had a good year in 2016, processing a total of 34 percent more tons of recyclables since the beginning of the program in 2010. Bob Iverson, Vermillion’s solid waste director, said the recycling program saw 360,000 pounds of total recyclables in 2016, compared to 268,000 pounds in 2011. For the most part, […]
Program started by Dolly Parton brings books to local kids
The third annual Dolly Disco was filled with roller skating, Dolly Parton music and big, blonde wigs. Held on Feb. 4, the event’s goal was to support childrens’ literacy through the United Way of Vermillion’s Imagination Library. Imagination Library is a program started by Dolly Parton. According to the Imagination Library website, the singer started […]
City of Vermillion wants public to name new swimming pool
To thank the community for their support of the new swimming pool complex in Prentis Park, the city has decided to give naming rights to the people in the form of a contest. James Goblirsch, director of Vermillion’s Parks and Recreation department, said the citizens of Vermillion deserve a chance to make their mark on […]
Video: Third annual ‘Dolly Disco’ held to support child literacy
Dolly Disco from The Volante on Vimeo. Members of the Vermillion community spent the night roller-skating to Dolly Parton music in support of child literacy. The night included roller skates, snacks, a photo booth, karaoke and, of course, Dolly Parton music. “It’s a lot of fun to see people that we know and give my […]
National Music Museum declared owner of disputed Elvis guitar
After several years of being passed around and fought over, one of Elvis Presleys’ guitars has been declared the property of the National Music Museum, fair and square. Elvis threw the Martin D-35 guitar off stage during a concert in St.Petersburg, Fla. in February of 1977. It ended up in the hands of an audience member, Kathy […]