Pioneer Review
The South Dakota Department of Health recently recognized Philip Health Services and Keegan Mason & Associates for outstanding Antibiotic Stewardship in South Dakota. Philip Health Services showcases excellence in implementing a community-wide program, reducing antibiotic resistance in their...
A year after Gov. Kristi Noem vowed to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries, and several months after lawmakers failed to deliver on her promise, a strong majority of South Dakota voters still support dropping the sales tax on food.
A new statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch...
Philip Ambulance Service and Midland Area EMS participated in Telemedicine in Motion training that will help improve overall emergency care. The Telemedicine in Motion is a program designed to provide telemedicine services to EMS agencies throughout the state of South Dakota. Avel representative...
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) awarded the Cattlemen of the Year and Friend of SDCA awards at the Cattlemen’s Banquet at the 75th Annual Convention and Trade Show. The Cattleman of the Year award recognizes an active member of SDCA, their affiliate, or statewide leadership withing...
The Philip Area Community Foundation has awarded the Philip Scottie Booster Club funds to help with the motion sensor lights at the tennis and basketball courts next to the Philip swimming pool and Haakon County Young Women Kiddie Park. This lighting improvement is in addition to the recent...
At the November 9, 2023, meeting of the Haakon County Commissions, Deputy Dillon Armour was appointed to the position of Haakon County Sheriff following the review of applications. Armour has been serving the county as interim sheriff since the October 1, 2023 resignation of former Haakon County...
Two South Dakota schools have been recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools. Kadoka Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School (Mitchell) were identified for their exceptional student performance and academic growth.The National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education Act...
In 1937, the SD Legislature passed the District Law, authorizing the formation of Soil Conservation Districts at the local level by local people to encourage the wise use of our natural resources. This led to the birth of the the Haakon County Conservation District, as the following year a small...
Nearly as soon as the Philip Scotties closed out the 2022 State Cross Country Championships without a senior on the squad, these young men began planning and preparing for the repeat, using the term back to back. They all knew simply returning the same team may not in itself produce a second...
