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The Junior Class raised money for their After Prom at Turkey Bingo this weekend. They also collected donations of nonperishable food items for the local food pantry. We appreciate everyone who came and showed their support. Pictured are, from left Emmarie Kaiser (HS Language Arts Teacher), Michael Chasinghawk, Callie Bergin, Marin Bultje, and Karla Pesicka. Courtesy Photo.
Read moreLake Andes Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still serving their communities across the United States.
Read moreAn estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388 percent increase over the daily average, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranked as the second- and third-leading days of the year for home cooking fires.
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VA has reported ongoing delays in processing Chapter 35 (Dependents’ Educational Assistance) payments due to the system transition from the BDN to the Benefits Manager system earlier this year. This pre-shutdown issue was worsened by the government shutdown, which limited overtime authorization for claims processors and restricted VA’s ability to communicate with schools and students.
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