ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen School Board heard from Principal Kim Aman of the Simmons Elementary School. Aman focused on three things that the school is doing. The first dealing with the Soar to Read program. Aman talks about how they access the program. The second program Aman went over is the Spanish… Read more »
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Aberdeen School Board hear from South Dakota Outstanding Special Education Director Nicole Olson
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Aberdeen’s Director of Special Education Nicole Olson was the recipient of the 2026 South Dakota’s Outstanding Special Education Director. Aberdeen Public School Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin acknowledged her honor. Olson was pleased to be named a finalist for this award let alone winning this honor. Olson enjoys what she does and… Read more »
Aberdeen School Board hear from State wrestling champ Owen Ward
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Central wrestler Owen Ward won the state championship in the 190lb division at the state championship held in Brandon earlier this month. Aberdeen Central Coach Donnie Bowden offered praise for Owen. Ward talks about how he prevailed in the overtime session. Ward had to rally from a 10-1 hole to get to… Read more »
South Dakota House passes SB121
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House discuss SB121 which deals with additional funding need for the Richmond Dam and spillway project. This bill had a completely different title when it started in the Senate. The bill then what they called hoghoused by the House Appropriation Committee. Representative Al Novstrup of Aberdeen talked about how the… Read more »
South Dakota House passes SB245
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost 90 minutes on Monday on SB245. The bill create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. The fund would come from the projected $110 million that the state will see once the State Sales Tax goes… Read more »
New Indoor Playland in Aberdeen? The YMCA Says yes!
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) It’s been announced that the Aberdeen Family Y as undertaken a new project aimed at giving kids something more to do.. Chief Executive Officer Mike Quast gives us an overview and breakdown of the planned facility. The weather and inability to play outside at times, definitely was a factor when… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriations hope to have budget ready by Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota budget writers are in the final stretch. At Monday’s Joint Committee on Appropriations meeting, co-chairs Mike Derby and Ernie Otten used airplane jokes to describe the push toward a final state budget. Derby said the landing gear is down and lawmakers are trying to land the plane on the 35th day.… Read more »
Aberdeen Central ATEC has exciting plans for funds from an awarded Grant
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Last week we announced that ACHS ATEC has been awarded the Perkins Reserve Grant.. The South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grant aids schools in equipping students with current technologies, resources, and tools, offering students a realistic, hands-on learning experience that will strengthen their marketability to colleges or employers once they leave… Read more »
Update on Mid-America Manufacturing Index
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The economy is sending mixed signals. The Regional Mid-America Manufacturing Index from Creighton University showed a sharp improvement…pushing the index to its highest level in a year. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says regional job numbers are improving, but national job numbers are weak. Overall, the U-S economy lost 92-thousand jobs in the… Read more »
National Farmers Union elect Jeff Kippley to third term as VP
NEW ORLEANS, L.A.(HubCityRadio)- The National Farmers Union held their annual convention in New Orleans, L.A. from March 7th through the 9th. On Sunday, they elected Aberdeen farmer & rancher, Jeff Kippley to his third term as Vice President of the National Farmers Union. Kippley was sworn in immediately afterwards. Kippley talks about some of his… Read more »