LENNOX, S.D. – On April 20, 2026, S.D. Highway 44 closed from the south side of the Oriole Avenue intersection to the intersection of Highway 44 (280th Street) to begin grading work by Lennox. A signed detour route is available using 465th Avenue on the west side of Lennox and 280th Street to travel east and west on Highway 44. The project includes several roadway improvements on Highway 44. The north/south segment from 279th Street to 280th Street will be reconstructed wit

The Lennox School Board met April 13. Superintendent Adam Shaw presented on the budget. He supplied a budget report dating back to 2020 to give the board an idea of where state aid has been. Shaw said they spent cash reserves down year after year to follow state law and they haven’t taxed the taxpayers. He noted business manager Angela Arlt has done what the state said to do in spending down cash. He noted the fund balance has gone down about a million dollars over a five-yea

The Lennox City Council met Monday, April 13. Mayor Danny Fergen started the April 13 meeting with a Mayoral Proclamation for National Library week. The proclamation read: WHEREAS, libraries spark creativity, fuel imagination, and inspire lifelong learning, offering a space where individuals of all ages can find joy through exploration and discovery; WHEREAS, libraries serve as vibrant community hubs, connecting people with knowledge, technology, and resources while fosterin

The Lennox School Board met April 13. Superintendent Adam Shaw presented on the budget. He supplied a budget report dating back to 2020 to give the board an idea of where state aid has been. Shaw said they spent cash reserves down year after year to follow state law and they haven’t taxed the taxpayers. He noted business manager Angela Arlt has done what the state said to do in spending down cash. He noted the fund balance has gone down about a million dollars over a five-yea

Randy Weischedel Lennox residents will soon notice a new, customer-focused garbage service making its rounds throughout the city. Valet Garbage Company, owned by Randy Weischedel is rolling out a weekly garbage collection and bi-weekly recycling that is quickly gaining attention. Weischedel, who has lived in Lennox for over 20 years, is married to his wife, Christine, with four adult children. “With sixteen grandchildren, our family is our hobby,” Randy said, adding that com

With construction underway on a new roundabout at the intersection of 276th Street and 166th Avenue aimed at improving the traffic flow in the area and safety through the intersection. The project began with a full road closure on April 7 and has gained attention of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department who are reminding residents not to ignore road closure signs in the county. Highway Superintendent, Terry Fluit reported the increase in traffic counts and delays at the int

Looking forward to future growth, Lennox residents are encouraged to use their voice to shape the blueprints of public spaces. For the past 14 years, David Locke has been a Landscape Architect for Stockwell Engineers, Inc., leading the site design group, which includes civil engineers and landscape architects, and overseeing any park projects. Now, Locke is taking on the task of helping Lennox plan for the future by assisting in the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Mas

What began as a vegetable farm has grown into one of the Lennox area’s most distinctive rural destinations, blending agriculture, food, events and animal care into a one-of-a-kind experience at The Good Earth Farm. Owner Nancy Kirstein said the farm has evolved significantly since first opening in 2011. “We’ve been open since 2011,” Kirstein said. “From 2011-2020 we were strictly a vegetable farm. In 2019 we started to refurbish our 1897 barn, which started the journey to wha

By Jackson Dircks | SDPB Can data centers be done right? That’s the question one group of high schoolers in Lennox, South Dakota, are trying to answer for their community. “One of the big things is water usage, coolage, and electricity usage. Can you explain how it’s different for a data center than it would be for some other industrial usage,” asked one Lennox, SD, resident Monday, March 16. She had questions that needed answers. That seems to be the general tone around data

Rapid City welcomed some of South Dakota’s most talented young musicians Saturday, March 28, for the 75th Annual South Dakota All-State Band, a prestigious event that brings together outstanding student performers from across the state. Representing Lennox was Grant Buhta. The All-State Band audition includes a long preparation process culminating in a live audition that includes knowing all 12 major and minor scales, preparing a solo and etude, memorizing a chromatic scale,