This past weekend Lennox Speech and Debate team competed at the State Tournament in Aberdeen. The team finished with several strong showings and took home a third-place finish behind Sturgis and Spearfish. In public forum, the teams of Emersen Lee and Maddigan Van Sickle, and the team of Madix Oltmanns and Noah Sitter finished as quarterfinalists. In speech events, Gavin Swier and Maddigan Van Sickle were just out of finals in informative speaking placing eighth and seventh

The Lennox High School boys’ basketball team began their postseason play on Tuesday, Mar. 3, with a 78-40 win over Canton. This set up a highly contested match-up against Vermillion on Friday, Mar. 6. The Tanagers came out hot, but Lennox battled back to lead by two at the half. The game was a back-and-forth battle, but ultimately, Lennox took the 53-49 victory to advance to the SoDak 16. “The atmosphere of the game was about as good of an atmosphere as I’ve been apart of fo

The LHS girls are pictured above celebrating after punching their ticket to State. The last time the Lennox High School girls’ qualified for the State Tournament their run was cut short before it even began as the Tournament was canceled due to COVID. That was 2020 — now in 2026 the LHS girls have punched their ticket once again by defeating Miller 62-33 at Madison on Thursday, Mar. 5 during the SoDak 16 match-up. “We’re excited to be heading to state and to have the opportu

Aiden Hanssen puts it up in the Orioles’ match-up against Dakota Valley last Friday. It marked their final regular season game before playoff action. On Friday, Feb. 27 the Lennox High School boys’ basketball team took on Dakota Valley in their final regular season game. Lennox jumped out early to take the 72-57 victory. “I was happy about how we finished the season against a Dakota Valley team that has playing good basketball over the past few weeks. We shot 50% from the f

On Thursday, Feb. 26 the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team took on Canton in the second round of Region action. Lennox was aggressive early, leading 20-6 after the opening quarter. They didn’t back down, getting the 68-29 victory over the C-Hawks to advance to the SoDak 16 — one win away from punching their ticket to the State A Tournament. “I was excited for how we played our last home game of the season. I thought Teagen Sturm played a great game as she found open

On Saturday, Feb. 28 Lennox hosted the Second Annual Oriole Open Junior High Powerlifting meet. Fifty-eight lifters from Lennox, Baltic, and Centerville competed with first, second, and third place finishers recognized in their respective weight classes. First places finishers from Lennox included Brynlee Green, Cooper Luvaas, Sophia Haar, Maxon Flannagan, Madelyn Klenner, Alex Schilling, Greyson Seeman, and Olivia Wallenstein. Finishing second place were Keegan Powell, Noa

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, February 24 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Todd Meierhenry representing Augustana University as borrowers council in the transaction, was present for a public hearing regarding a Resolution giving approval to a project with Augustana University Association (the “Corporation”); and giving approval and authorization for the issuance of Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Augustana University Association P

Pictured above at left: Rosearia Rohrer takes on McCook Central/Montrose’s Ellie Stofferahn in the opening round at State. Rohrer recorded the pin in 1:06 to advance. Rohrer took fourth overall. Above at right: Grant Larson pins Samuel Brink of RCS to get things rolling at State. Larson finished fifth overall. Above: Ramsey Williams opened State with an 11-3 major decision win over Levi Quam of Madison. Williams’ State run was cut short due to an injury, but he still earn

Melissa Bauder has been named the 2025-2026 Lennox School District Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made on Wednesday, Feb. 25, during an all-staff meeting at the Performing Arts Center. Superintendent Mr. Adam Shaw presented the award, surprising Bauder in front of her colleagues and recognizing the exceptional dedication she brings to her classroom each day. Eight educators were nominated for this year’s honor and were asked to stand and be recognized by their fell

The Lennox City Council met Monday, Feb. 23, at Lennox City Hall. With all members present, Mayor Danny Fergen and Council members heard agenda items. In old business, the council discussed its legislative position statement. “This is a repeat of the item from the last meeting; nothing has changed on the memo or the legislative position. I would note that a lot of things have changed in the time since the time this was first published. So, for example, all but one of the TIF