Riva Sharples

This weekend, the Vermillion community is in for a rare treat – the premiere of a world-class opera commissioned for USD. The production by composer Michael Ching, entitled “Notes on

At their recent meeting in late April, members of the Clay Rural Water Board recognized their 2024 scholarship recipients. Receiving scholarships this year from Clay Rural Water were Brody Van

On June 4, area voters will go to the polls to decide several important races. Among the candidates on the June ballot will be those wishing to represent District 17

In the June 4 primary election, voters will choose two of three candidates to fill two vacancies on the Vermillion School Board. President Rachel Olson is seeking re-election for another

The Clay County Fair takes place this weekend in Vermillion. Dozens of area residents who live in Clay County will be competing at the fair in a variety of categories

The 2024 Clay County Fair was a record-breaker by many measures. Beautiful weather, a growing 4-H program and a host of fun events brought large crowds out to enjoy the

And just like that – next weekend will mark the 20th annual Ribs, Rods, and Rock ‘n Roll event in Vermillion. What started as a fun festival to pay homage

With Election Day 2024 looming in just five days, area auditors are gearing up for a flurry of activity. And with an unusually long ballot this year, election officials urge

It’s been more than two years in the making, but Wakonda’s latest business — Black Drop Distillery — is now up and running on Main Street.

Knutson’s Western Store, located in the Truck Towne Plaza, is going out of business after more than 53 years. Riva Sharples/Plain Talk