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School board reviews potential calendar options for 2026-2027

Kathy Nelson

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

At its February 11 meeting, the Timber Lake School Board held two executive sessions - one to prepare for salary negotiations and another to evaluate Supt. Lori Enright, who is in her first year in the post.The board got a look at two suggested calendars for the 2026-2027 school year, both with...

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Isabel board okays alcohol license for Red Earth Table

Jon Flatland

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Isabel Board of Trustees conducted two public hearings prior to its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, Feb. 10.One was for an application for an alcoholic beverage license while the other was for recent re-codification or revisions of the town’s municipal ordinances and codes.Following the...

School Staff Awards

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School Staff Awards

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Timber Lake School’s Teacher of the Year is preschool teacher Nancy Enright (above right), who was honored at a school assembly on February 11. She was presented with a plaque and floral bouquet by elementary principal Sarah Schweitzer (above left).

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TL City Board discusses usage, security at Community Center

Kathy Nelson

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Timber Lake City Board, meeting on February 9, approved the second reading of a budget supplement and discussed some problems that they want the public to help with.The budget supplement means that $146,400 of unassigned funds from 2025 will be applied to the 2026 budget for street...

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Isabel Town Board, Fire Dept. address drop in classification

Jon Flatland

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The town of Isabel and the Isabel Fire Department are working together to address a significant drop in the community’s Public Protection Classification which, if left as is, could result in higher insurance premiums for home and property owners.The town and fire department were recently notified...

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DOI introduces plan for training Native wildland firefighters

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Department of the Interior announced a new partnership Monday between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education aimed at preparing Native students for careers in wildland firefighting, strengthening the workforce while creating school-to-career pathways for tribal...

Appreciation

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Appreciation

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Members of the Timber Lake School Board were recognized during School Board Appreciation Week. A certificate was presented to them at the February 11 board meeting by Supt. Lori Enright. Board members are (front) l-r Joe Locken and Jake Kraft; (back) Tyrone Kraft, Doug Lawrence and Bryce Lindskov.

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Sheriff’s Report

Dewey County, Sheriff Ashley Arpan

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

911 open line: 1 Administrative: 1 Ambulance Assist: 4 Animal: 2 Assist other Agency: 4 Bond/Presentence Compliance Check: 1 Controlled Burn: 2 Citizen Assistance: 1 Community Oriented Policing: 3 Death Investigation: 4 Disturbance: 2 Domestic (non-violent): 1 Domestic (violent): 1 Extra Patrol...

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Fourth Circuit Court

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Dewey County, Timber LakeJanuary 9Steven Mitchell, 54, of Pierre, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 Jaci Alley, 54, of Isabel, stop lamps required. Fine and costs $25.00 Duane Hoff, 74, of Glad Valley, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Gregory Ketterling, 70, of Leola, speeding.

Josie Truax and Rylie Traversie

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Students at Work

Theresa Keller - Kindergarten

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Students in Mrs. Keller’s kindergarten class enjoyed Super Bowl activities in their classroom. They made and graphed predictions and talked about being a good sport. They brought their game face when they competed in a Super Bowl of word reading. Of course, the game ended in a tie!

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