Around Town
Shortage in light fixture causes fire at Coyote Convenience store
An electrical shortage was the cause of a structure fire at the local Valero gas station on the corner of Dakota and Cherry streets Friday afternoon, officials said. Vermillion Fire Chief Shannon Draper said a shortage in one of the structure’s lights caused part of the building’s roof membrane to begin smoldering and it is better to […]
Thirteen businesses fail compliance check
In part two of this three-week series about alcohol consumption, The Volante focuses on businesses contributing to underage drinking at the University of South Dakota. Out of the 42 local bars and alcohol vendors in Vermillion inspected last year by the Vermillion Police Department, 13 of them failed compliance checks. Hilary Wells, a senior at […]
Vermillion residents, students clear debris from banks of Missouri
University of South Dakota students and Vermillion community members were lending a helping hand Saturday at the Missouri River cleanup, hosted by the National Park Service. The river cleanup has been going on for nearly 10 years in Yankton, but this was the first time it was brought to Vermillion, said Kevin O’Kelley, director of […]
Unofficial partnership benefits county EMS, university students
Merritt Groh is one of eight students from the University of South Dakota volunteering for the Vermillion-Clay County Ambulance Department. Vermillion’s ambulance department responds to approximately 800 calls per year, and is staffed 24 hours a day with two ambulances on duty at all times. About half of the roster is made up of university […]
Feral felines frolic city backstreets
“Verm cats” may be the affectionate name given to feral strays that wander Vermillion, but this year, the city has its priorities set on managing the hordes that could pose a health risk to residents. John Prescott, Vermillion city manager, said how feeding the animals is not a good idea because it fosters their ability […]
IT center opening in spring
The Vermillion Technology Center expects to hire 200 IT workers after the Eagle Creek Software Services opens in May 2014. The facility will be located west of the University of South Dakota campus near Walmart. Some of the employees will be USD students participating in the Information Technology Consultant Academy. Eagle Creek’s Vermillion Technology Center […]
Vermillion tears down trees citywide
Over this past winter season, the city of Vermillion Streets Department has been marking and cutting down trees that have been deemed too close to city streets. Pete Jahn, Superintendent of the Vermillion Street Department, said the winter season works best with cutting down trees near city streets. “During the cold winter season, the trees’ […]
S.D. could be next ‘Silicon Valley’ as state announces USD, Eagle Creek partnership
The Vermillion community can expect an increase of 200 job openings as Twin Cities-based Eagle Creek Software Services announced they will be expanding their operation by building a $10 million technology center and offering academic programs through the University of South Dakota. At a press conference held March 13 at the Al Neuharth Media Center, […]
Campus blood drive scheduled
The University of South Dakota will host a campus blood drive Feb. 20 and 21 in cooperation with the Community Blood Bank. Community Blood Bank, a joint cooperation between Avera McKennan Hospital and Sanford Medical Center, is stationed outside Sioux Falls, S.D. and services the blood needs of 29 hospitals in Iowa, Minnesota and South […]
Relay For Life raises funds for cancer research
The Relay for Life held Feb. 10 fundraised $7,000 for the American Cancer Society. Those who have survived the battle with cancer, and those who have died fighting were honored with the annual charity event, hosted by Colleges Against Cancer (CAC). “Relay For Life is an event put on by (CAC) to fundraise money for […]