Murdo Coyote
The annual Meghan Newsam Community Celebration kicked off on Friday, July 19 with a 9 hole “Ball Smack” golf tournament. Saturday began with the 2nd annual Soap Box Derby, followed by lunch at the Senior Center. After lunch the kids enjoyed games and a watermelon feed at the city park. TapHouse 22...
On Sunday, July 21, the community of Jones County came together to offer financial and emotional support to Brett Anderson. The monies raised from the benefit and live auction are intended to help Brett offset medical expenses due to treatment for esophageal cancer.
A Thanksgiving style meal was...
On Wednesday, July 10, Murdo Ranch Rodeo hosted their second Play Day at the Murdo Rodeo Arena. Three categories of ages competed in barrel racing, flag racing, and pole bending. Scores are being kept for prizes after the last day on July 31. The next Play Day is on Wednesday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Many celebrations ocurred in Murdo and Jones County over the week of the 4th of July. On the 2nd of July, the First Fidelity Bank in Murdo put out hotdogs, chips, donuts and refreshments for the public to celebrate the Fourth.
On the Fourth, a triathlon was held as part of the Meghan Newsam...
The Draper Fire Department hosted their annual hog roast and volleyball & cornhole tournaments on Saturday, June 29.
Volunteers served roasted pork, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and dessert.
Tyler Rankin and David Hunt took first place in the cornhole tournament.
Tyler Rankin, David...
The Scavengers Journey, June 21-22, in central South Dakota featured 20 communities; Plankinton, Stickney, White Lake, Kimball, Platte, Geddes, Wagner, Lake Andes, Pukwana, Chamberlain, Oacoma, Reliance, Presho, Gregory, Murdo, Draper, Midland, Kadoka, Philip, and Wall.
The Jones County area had...
A summer block party hosted by Murdo Economic Development was faced with some rain and heavy winds on Friday, June 14. However, the gloomy weather did not stop the action. Harley’s food truck was set up on Main Street for partygoers to grab a bite to eat, before heading over to the TapHouse for the...
Region 6B State Golf Tournament took place June 3-4 in Brookings, S.D. Jones County Women Golf team brought home 5th place and individually Kamri Kittelson took 9th. Coach Bruce Venard received Region B Coach of the Year. Congratulations to each of you! Well done! L-R; Coach Venard, Emmy Newsam,...
While the average age for first-time marriages nationally has been steadily increasing since 2000, South Dakotans are among the youngest to tie the knot.
The state ranks No. 6 for the lowest median age for marriages, with the average median age of 26.7, 6.5% lower than the national average. On...
Jones County track travelled to Sioux Falls May 23-25 to compete at State Class B Track Meet. The athletes came away with a combined 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th place and a new school record! Congratulations! Full results are on page 2.
