Pioneer Review
Rural ambulance services in South Dakota are having an increasingly hard time recruiting volunteers and generating revenues, putting the stability of the services at risk and making it more likely that rural residents will endure longer response times in emergencies or possibly lose ambulance...
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) featured Mindy Smith, Radiology Director with Philip Health Services the week of April 26, 2021. Read more about Juneanne and her accomplishments.The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major disruptor for the healthcare industry. We have...
The Haakon School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 12.Those in attendance opened the meeting by reciting the pledge of allegiance. The Board approved the agenda, as well as the minutes from the March 8th meeting, the financial report as of March 31 and purchases.There...
The Haakon County Commission met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 6. Haakon County State’s Attorney Ralph Kemnitz requested that a roll be called of the Commission present. Commissioner Steve Clements was absent. Those in attendance recited the pledge of allegiance, followed by...
Two community members will be joining the Haakon School District 27-1 School Board. Trevor Fitch and Tucker Smith will begin their respective terms on July 1, 2021, replacing board members Mark Radway and Jake Fitzgerald.Fitch says his interest was sparked in the position after a neighbor asked him...
A crowd of around thirty AARP and RTA (Retired Teachers Association) members gathered together at the Senior Citizens center on Monday, March 29th. Due to the pandemic, regular monthly meetings of the group had ceased over a year ago. A soup supper was shared and Kay Ainslie, vice-president,...
Philip High School’s 2021 senior class headed to Nashville this week to enjoy their senior trip. This trip was originally scheduled earlier in the year but was postponed due to COVID-19. Though the class is still on their trip, there has been a lot of fun had so far.Day one for the seniors included...
It’s been said since the beginning of their journey, that pursuing a coffee shop in a small town of 800 was not advised. It’s also been said that a community, no matter how small, if passionate enough, will find a way to make anything a reality. After receiving a rating of negative three, on a...
Mann Dentistry is officially changing hands. Dr. Ron Mann is hanging up his coat and, with his wife Laurie, will head east to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Mann said that he is looking forward to relaxation during his retirement. Mann said that though he is not intending on buying...
Information provided by the S.D. Wrestling Coaches Assoc.“My family & I are avid wrestling fans. When I was in high school, wrestling was not offered, so I became familiar with wrestling when I volunteered to help with the kids’ wrestling program in Newell. Soon after that we moved to Philip...
