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Council discusses regional wastewater plan and bike safety program
With all members present, the Lennox City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14. Mayor Danny Fergen opened the meeting by asking for public comment for items not on the agenda. Brandie Nordman stood to address the council. “I’m here for the Commercial Club, we just want to thank you for the support that you gave with the Park Drive After 5 event that I set up and we are in the process of planning our 2026 events. We’re hoping to have five of them set up,” Nordman said. Discussions
Oct 22, 2025


Lennox advances to finals in Dutchmen Field Championship
On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Lennox High School Marching Band competed in the 2025 Dutchmen Field Championship held in Orange City, Iowa. The band delivered an outstanding performance, earning second place in their class and capturing the award for Best Color Guard. Their strong showing also qualified them for the finals, where the top eight bands of 27 competing bands were selected. In the finals round, Lennox secured an impressive fifth-place overall finish. This competition
Oct 15, 2025


Former students meet at Lincoln County Rose Cottage #68 site
Eleven former students of Lincoln County Rose Cottage #68 school met at the building site to memorialize the rural country school. The school was founded in April 28, 1879 and closed in 1969. When Rose Cottage was founded it gained the name because the abundance of Wild Roses growing near by. Donald Poll created a miniature version of the school to help preserve the memories and Merle Nelson got the state of South Dakota to name the new bridge over Saddle Creek “Rose Cottag
Oct 15, 2025


Lennox Area Ambulance awarded LACF grant
Loren Brass, LACF representative, presents the grant to Alan Perry with the Lennox Area Ambulance. The Lennox Area Ambulance has been awarded a $2,450 grant from the Lennox Area Community Fund (LACF). The funding is part of LACF’s 2025 grant cycle, which supported eight local organizations this year. Other recipients include the Lennox Area Historical Society, Junior Achievement, Worthing Fire Department, Lincoln County 4-H, City of Worthing, Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, and
Oct 15, 2025


Lennox Marching Band makes history at Festival of Bands
For only the third time in school history, the Lennox High School Oriole Pride Marching Band advanced to the finals at the Festival of...
Oct 8, 2025


Worthing Fire Department receives LACF grant for rescue tools
The WCFD was recently awarded the Lennox Area Community Grant. LACF representatives and Worthing Fire Department members are pictured...
Oct 8, 2025
Council approves budget resolution, notes fifth year of tax rate reductions
The Lennox City Council met Monday, Sept. 22 at Lennox City Hall. Mayor Danny Fergen and Council members heard agenda items including a...
Oct 1, 2025


Reviving Childhood Classics: Dallas Poague’s journey from toy collector to restoration expert
Dallas Poague is pictured above with some of his work. From vintage toy store owner to renowned restoration expert, Lennox newcomer,...
Oct 1, 2025
Gov. Rhoden announces District 16 House appointment
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden has announced the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of...
Sep 24, 2025


Gov. Rhoden appoints Hoffman as Second Circuit Judge
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Annie Hoffman as a circuit judge in the Second Judicial Circuit, a vacancy created by the...
Sep 24, 2025
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