Around Town
‘Community betterment’ program having trouble getting started in Vermillion
Vermillion residents who are either physically or financially unable to paint their homes may be eligible to get their houses painted free of charge. “Paint — South Dakota” started 18 years ago as a program of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority. Since then, more than 6,800 volunteers have painted more than 450 homes across the state, according to the […]
Students get real-world experience at annual business competition
Entrepreneurs and innovators from area high schools and USD gathered Saturday for the second Invent to Innovate Business Model Competition. Seventeen teams presented their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes. Beacom School of Business Dean Venky Venkatachalam said the goal of the event was to create economic […]
Two companies to move into Vermillion Technology Center
The Vermillion Technology Center will be occupied by multiple businesses by the end of the year. On Tuesday the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company announced that Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Navigant Cymetrix signed leases to move into the center. The two businesses will have an estimated $6.1 million impact on the community. Biotest, a […]
Local volunteer opportunities offer fulfilling roles for students
Senior Lauren Cass’s once-a-week mentoring commitment doesn’t feel like a commitment at all — she’s like the big sister someone never had. As part of SERVE’s Big Pal-Little Pal program, Cass has been meeting with 11-year-old Luisa Dobney for more than three years. “It’s just kind of crazy because it’s only an hour a week and that […]
VCDC moving from Tech Center to downtown location
The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) will be relocating to downtown Vermillion this week. In a statement released by the VCDC, the company plans to move from its current location at the Vermillion Technology Center across from Walmart to a building on Main Street. Nate Welch, director of the VCDC, said the decision […]
Valentine’s event celebrates individuality
Glitz and glam will take over Vermillion High School Friday night as the community prepares to host a unique prom experience for those who aren’t usually used to being in the spotlight. “Night to Shine,” is an event that is “committed to celebrating people with special needs,” and is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, […]
Visioning project sees variety of hopes for town’s future
Sidewalks made of trampolines and purple trees lining the streets of Vermillion may seem futuristic and out-of-this-world, but one local organization is encouraging community members of all ages to envision the perfect Vermillion, no matter the logistical challenges. Greening Vermillion, a year-old organization that promotes sustainability within the community, has been working on a project […]
Cleanup ensues after storm dumps 17+ inches on Vermillion
Despite a January thaw last week, Vermillion was hit with more than 17 inches of snow from Tuesday into the early hours of Wednesday as result of a massive snowstorm. Clearing snow from about 47 miles of streets around town can pose as a time-consuming challenge for city maintenance crews, especially because of the high […]
Forgotten bicycles get a new lease on life through local co-op
Each year, the Vermillion Police Department collects a number of abandoned bicycles from the streets of Vermillion, and now a group has formed around the idea of giving those bicycles a second chance at life. It began early last May when VPD Captain Chad Passick received an email by mistake that was intended for the […]
Doctor: Dress warmly or put ‘yourself at risk’ amidst cold temperatures
With sub-zero temperatures that the winter season brings, there also comes extra reminders about being cautious when going outside. While it’s not rare in Vermillion to find temperatures creep near -10 or -20 degrees, the bitter cold can be shocking on the body. Beth Lapka, an emergency medicine physician at the Sanford USD Medical Center […]