Imagine trying to find the alphabet in nature, painting with light or making your own animation. This was what the Digital Photography students were challenged with after they began their first year pioneering Clark High School’s photography class, offered for the first time as a class. Read More »
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Kopriva competes at national Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet
Lee Kopriva, Raymond, represented South Dakota in the Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet after winning the state contest in November and advancing on to the national contest. The YF&G Discussion Meet is a public speaking contest designed to simulate a committee meeting in which active discussion and participation are expected from each participant. They exchange ideas and solve problems on predetermined agricultural topics. Kopriva advanced through two rounds of the contest, competing against other young farmers and ranchers from 40 state Farm Bureaus. Read More »
Mueller talks statistics at Clark County Farm and Home Show
This past season, SDSU state agronomist Nathan Mueller did not put cows out to graze in his corn field near Hooper, Neb. He wanted the extra residue left to help with next year’s crop. “Residue in a dry year helps retain moisture,” stated Mueller, “that’s why it’s good to leave those corn stalks in the field." Read More »
Clark Wind Farm is a step closer to reality
Oak Tree Energy, LLC received some really good news last week. On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission gave a verbal order as a final decision in regard to the Clark Wind Farm, developed by Oak Tree Energy. Read More »
Clark School Board moves forward with opt-out plans
It really isn't a news flash stunner, but the Clark School District 12-2 is preparing to opt out in 2013. This means that the school district cannot operatve on the revenues generated by the maximum levy for the school's general fund, in the opinion of the administration and the school board, and will choose to opt out of the tax limitation freeze. Read More »
Clark County Farm and Home Show is January 19
The 2013 Clark County Farm and Home Show will be held January 19 in Willow Lake from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Read More »
Clark native and Texas Tech golfer Kim Kaufman eyes LPGA
With her golfing accomplishments, Kim Kaufman has put Clark, S.D., on the map. 2012 was a very good year for Kaufman, and if things come together next fall, she could possibly become a household name. Read More »
Two South Dakotans connected by a World War II-era plane crash
Two Army privates, who were in the same company and grew up 20 miles away from each other in northeast South Dakota, found out they have a memorable plane crash in common. Read More »
Dakota Style is spitting out sunflower seeds all across the nation
Dakota Style continues to put Clark, S.D., on the map—most recently with a booming business in sunflower seeds and kernels. Read More »
Clark’s Potato Day includes mashed potato wrestling, awarding of Little Miss and Master Tater Tot
All sorts of spud-related goodness will be on hand for Clark's 21st Potato Day on Saturday, Aug. 4. Read More »