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 Lincoln County Commission met Tuesday, April 14. The first order of business was a first reading for an ordinance of Lincoln County, SD, amending the Code of Ordinances of the County by changing the zone of a portion Approximately acres of the property described as the East 318.5 feet of the South 372 feet of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter S1/2 SE1/4 SE1/4 except Lot H-1 thereof of section 15, Township 98 North, Range 49 West of the 5th

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 Lincoln County Commission met Tuesday, April 14. The first order of business was a first reading for an ordinance of Lincoln County, SD, amending the Code of Ordinances of the County by changing the zone of a portion Approximately acres of the property described as the East 318.5 feet of the South 372 feet of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter S1/2 SE1/4 SE1/4 except Lot H-1 thereof of section 15, Township 98 North, Range 49 West of the 5th

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

Hailey Hahn throws out the pitch during play against Sioux Falls Christian. The Lennox High School softball team opened its 2026 season with a thrilling 12-11 extra-inning victory over Sioux Falls Christian on Thursday, April 9. Sioux Falls Christian struck first in the top of the opening inning, helping them push across the early run. Lennox answered quickly in the bottom half behind key at-bats from Abbie Wildeboer and Macy Wallenstein, who delivered an RBI single to even

Cole Spieler gets the out at first in the Orioles’ match-up against Beresford. The Lennox High School baseball team enjoyed a busy week that saw the team record four wins, improving their record to 6-0. On Monday, April 6 the Orioles battled back from an early deficit to earn a 13-10 win over Madison. Lennox struck first in the bottom of the opening inning, taking advantage of control issues on the mound. After three hit batters and a pair of walks, the Orioles pushed acro

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, April 8 for a Special meeting. Commissioners heard agenda items including an annexation agreement with the City of Canton and a Road and Utility Construction agreement. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, Drew DeGroot requested the commission consider a motion to authorize the chair to execute an Annexation Agreement with the City of Canton. “This is kind of putting a bow on all the previous agreements that we’ve had

With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 7. Commissioners heard agenda items including discussions on the Lincoln County Veterans Memorial, FAA agreements, and right-of-way acquisitions. Commissioner Betty Otten and Jim Schmidt requested a presentation from Stockwell Engineers on design for Lincoln County Justice Center Veterans Memorial and possible board action for approval of designs. “We had a meeting last week on the Veteran