American Legion to hold Dist. 1 meeting on September 14

The South Dakota American Legion will hold its District 1 fall meeting on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Deadwood VFW building.The executive committee will meet at 9 a.m. followed by registration and social time from 10-10:30 a.m. A joint meeting will begin at 10:30 and the District 1 meeting will be...

Applications being accepted for Legislative Page positions

South Dakota high school juniors and seniors wanting a handson look at how the South Dakota Legislature works are encouraged to apply for a legislative page position for the 2026 Legislative Session.Applications are now being accepted for the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session which runs from...

Biegler crowned Miss State Fair

Timber Lake native Natalie Biegler (center) was crowned Miss State Fair at the South Dakota State Fair’s 78th Annual Miss SD Scholarship Competition last week. The former Miss Hub City is the daughter of Bo and Christa Biegler of Timber Lake and a student at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND.

Isabel native John Burke training new lawyers

Isabel native John W. Burke recently had the distinction of being invited to teach courtroom skills to lawyers at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.The weeklong course, referred to as the South Dakota Trial Academy, was sponsored by the American Board of Trial...

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan September 7, 1945As we go to press, things look gloomy for the starting of the High School next Monday.

Local author wins awards

Local author Johny Weber recently won awards for two of her novels.Mountain Refuge, the first book in the Mountain series, was entered in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest in the Fiction – Western category. They recognized five different novels.

Eligible families may apply for free or reduced price school meals

Families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals in school year 2025-26 can submit a free and reduced-price meal application.

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, September 15: Breakfast: French toast sticks, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chili crispitos, green beans, chicken, and milk.Tuesday, September 16: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, juice, fruit, and milk.

Dewey Co. 4-H members exhibit projects at the South Dakota State Fair

Dewey County 4-H members exhibited their 4-H projects at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Projects were judged and displayed at this year’s State Fair from August 27–Sept. 1.

Ziebach Co. 4Hers earn ribbons with Fair exhibits

Gabriella DeLaRosa earned four awards at the 2025 South Dakota State Fair 4H Division Display Exhibit during the State Fair Aug. 27-Sept. 1 in Huron.DeLaRosa won a blue ribbon for General Visual Arts Display; a purple ribbon for Colored Chicken Eggs Display; and both an original blue and original...