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WORD OF LIFE CHURCH
Belview WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Wed. March 2: 7:00 p.m.

Lakeview Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced
Principal Scott Hanson is standing with the Class of 2022 Valedictorian - Hayden Eischens with a grade point of 4.013 and Salutatorian – Cole Arends with a grade point of 3.988. Photo by Karen Berg .
South Dakota State University announces summer and fall 2021 graduates
South Dakota State University The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2021 semesters at South Dakota State University. The students listed below completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.

8th Grade World Geography class creates displays
As part of the 8th graders World Geography class at Lakeview Middle School, students had the opportunity to create a display for a country of their choice in Central America or the Caribbean. Students researched and created magnificent display boards complete with physical and cultural features of their country. Students got to travel around to each display and learn about the Central America region.
New energy cooperative subject of recent webinar
Earlier this month, Montevideo-based n CURE (Clean Up the River s Environment) hosted a webinar to spread the . word about a new cooperative solar garden that’s currently in development r in an area West , of Clara City, to benefit Xcel Energy customers in both Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties among others. The cooperative solar garden t is being developed by a company called Cooperative Energy Futures that only produces cooperatively owned community solar installations. g “Rather than other models of community solar d projects, they develop community solar projects as member-owned cooperatives,” explains CURE Energy Democracy Program Director g Erik Hatlestad.

North Star promotion announced
Connie Nelson has been promoted to Department Manager for the Accounting department. Connie has worked for North Star since December of 2016 and most recently held the position of Assistant Department Manager. Photo Submitted
ECHO Charter School to order new telephone system
CherryRoad Media The ECHO Charter School Board voted at their March 10 meeting to approve a new telephone system for the school. Business manager Pam Redetzke said she had received two bids from area companies for the board to consider.
Vikings’ CJ Ham, Wife Stephanie to give FCA Presentation April 3rd at SMSU
Southern Minnesota State University Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham and his wife Stephanie will give a presentation, “Faith & Football,” on Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the PE Gym on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University.

First Independent Bank elects Thomas Koerber as president
First Independent Bank On February 8th, 2022, the Board of First Independent Bank elected Thomas Koerber as President. Tom has currently been serving as Executive Vice-President and Chief Credit Officer.