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Comprehensive News Feed for Avon, SD.

Results 1 - 20 of 34 in Avon, SD

  1. Brock Rops of Sioux Falls Christian wins coaching awardRead the original story

    Jun 23, 2008 | Argus Leader

    ... for the spring season. Coaches honored are: - Brock Rops of Sioux Falls Christian, boys track and field - Jay Weber of Avon, boys golf -Todd Schlimgen of Colman-Egan, girls golf -Jeff Schlekeway of Pierre, boys tennis -Diane Gilbertz of Brandon ...

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  2. SDHSCA Honors CoachesRead the original story

    Jun 23, 2008 | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls

    ... Coaches Association has announced its coach of the year awards for the spring season. Coaches honored are Jay Weber of Avon, boys golf; Todd Schlimgen of Colman-Egan, girls golf; Jeff Schlekeway of Pierre, boys tennis; Diane Gilbertz of Brandon ...

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  3. Many South Dakota students lose state Opportunity Scholarships

    Jun 9, 2008 | Rapid City Journal

    ... university, college or technical school, maintain a 3.0 GPA and carry a minimum of 15 credit-hours each semester. Avon superintendent of schools Tom Oster bristles at the suggestion that the newest Opportunity Scholars report means students aren't ...

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    Related Topix: Pierre, SD, Standardized Testing, Education

  4. Clay, Bon Homme counties avoid sandbaggingRead the original story

    Jun 7, 2008 | Argus Leader

    ... north. Several gravel roads are under water between Scotland and Springfield, and two culverts have washed out north of Avon, emergency management director Jon Vavruska said. The water is receding in those areas, but it's moving south in two creeks ...

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    Related Topix: Wakonda, SD, Clay County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Scotland, SD, Springfield, SD

  5. Louis 'Louie' Ludens -- Harmony Read the original story

    Jun 3, 2008 | Postbulletin.com Obituaries

    Y -- Louis "Louie" Ludens, 79, of Harmony, died Sunday (June 1, 2008) at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa, of congestive heart failure. Mr. Ludens was born April 2, 1929, in Avon, S.D.

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  6. Italian history buff visits grave of U.S. soldier killed in WWII

    Jun 1, 2008 | Free Republic

    ... a clue to Lang's surviving sister, who had supplied information for a research project by high school students in Avon, S.D. Bambagiotti drafted a typewritten letter, in not-so-perfect English, summarizing his exploratory path, his fascination with ...

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  7. McGovern to be honored at USD commencementRead the original story

    May 8, 2008 | Plain Talk Online

    ... in recognition of his distinguished public service to the people of South Dakota and the United States. McGovern, an Avon native and one of the most significant figures in America today, has earned the respect of countless individuals from all ...

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  8. McGovern to receive honorary degree at USD commencementRead the original story

    May 8, 2008 | Argus Leader

    ... public service at University of South Dakota's commencement at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at DakotaDome. McGovern, an Avon native, is the only South Dakotan to be chosen as a Democratic nominee for president - in 1972. He served in the U.S. House for four ...

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  9. McGovern to receive honorary degree at USD commencement

    May 7, 2008 | ArgusLeader.com

    ... public service at University of South Dakota's commencement at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at DakotaDome. McGovern, an Avon native, is the only South Dakotan to be chosen as a Democratic nominee for president - in 1972. He served in the U.S. House for four ...

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  10. Dan Lennon Invitational: Class 'B'Read the original story

    Mar 25, 2008 | KELO-TV Sioux Falls

    ... degree from USD and he earned his B.S. in history from the University of South Dakota-Springfield. A native of Avon, he has served since September 2005 as the athletic academic advisor. At USD he was the Dean of Students from 1998 to 2005. Courtesy: ...

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  11. Dan Lennon Invitational: Class 'B'Read the original story

    Mar 25, 2008 | KELO-TV Sioux Falls

    ... degree from USD and he earned his B.S. in history from the University of South Dakota-Springfield. A native of Avon, he has served since September 2005 as the athletic academic advisor. At USD he was the Dean of Students from 1998 to 2005. Courtesy: ...

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  12. Cleston FathkeRead the original story

    Feb 17, 2008 | Waterloo Courier

    ... Waterloo, died Friday, Feb. 15, at Covenant Medical Center of congestive heart failure. He was born Jan. 27, 1921, in Avon, S.D., son of William and Lydia Villhauer Fathke. He married Rose Mary Werner on April 11, 1952, in Tyndall, S.D. He had ...

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  13. Commissioners hear reports from public health and volunteer network board

    Feb 12, 2008 | Tyndall Tribune

    ... Gibson, RN. The fees collected for the quarter were up due mainly to flu shots. Flu shot clinics were conducted at the Avon, Tyndall, Tabor and Springfield schools. Those present for the 9 a.m. meeting were commissioners Russ Jelsma, John Pesek, ... 1 comment

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  14. Marilyn J. KoeckRead the original story

    Jan 27, 2008 | WisInfo

    ... Jan. 24, 2008, in Winneconne, Wis., where she had been a resident the past four years. She was born July 12, 1927, in Avon, S.D., the daughter of Charles and Katherine Bos Vander Schaff. On June 23, 1951, she married Richard J. Koeck in Horicon, ...

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  15. Marilyn J. KoeckRead the original story

    Jan 27, 2008 | WisInfo

    ... January 24, 2008, in Winneconne, WI, where she had been a resident the past four years. She was born July 12, 1927, in Avon, SD, the daughter of Charles and Katherine Bos Vander Schaff. On June 23, 1951, she married Richard J. Koeck in Horicon, WI. ...

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  16. The faith factorRead the original story

    Jan 7, 2008 | Argus Leader

    ... Should religion be a factor when deciding whether to vote for a candidate? "Definitely," says Sharon Van Gerpen of Avon. "I think we should, to a degree, because the morals of our country have diminished greatly. "It is important that, if a voter ...

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    Related Topix: Davison County, SD, US Politics, Mike Huckabee, US News, Opinion

  17. Scoreboard: Thursday, December 20, 2007Read the original story

    Dec 23, 2007 | Rapid City Journal

    S.D. high school boys Thursday's Scores Aberdeen Roncalli 69, Webster 34 Avon 56, Mt.

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  18. Saturday Night ScoreboardRead the original story

    Dec 22, 2007 | KELO-TV Sioux Falls

    ... KELOLAND: Women's Basketball #19 USD 89 vs. Northern State 53 *Jeana Hoffman, 21 pts SD Girls Basketball Wagner 47 vs. Avon 38 Huron 57 vs. RC Central 38 Mitchell 59 vs. RC Stevens 56, OT SD Boys Basketball Avon 69 vs. Wagner 48 HS Wrestling *Floyd ...

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  19. Small families may cause big issues

    Dec 22, 2007 | Argus Leader

    ... "You'd be shocked to know how many people are having these conversations," said Tom Oster, school superintendent in Avon. The talk covers a handful of issues. Oster and others in Avon discuss what the Legislature will do next on the topic of school ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Kids, Family, Sioux Falls Metro, Sioux Falls, SD

  20. Small towns count on schools to stay aliveRead the original story

    Dec 22, 2007 | ArgusLeader.com

    Like many South Dakota towns, Avon finds its future in the classroom. Avon has no hospital, no dentist and a population that peaked in number the year before World War II.

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