Category Archives: Community News
Athletes Sign College Letters of Intent
Cybil Vander Top, daughter of Cheney and Vonda Vander Top, will attend Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, this fall. Cybil signed her letter of intent to play basketball for the Scots. Covenant College is a Division III Christian liberal
SCHOOL NEWS from SWC Elementary
Easter Chapel On Thursday, April 1, students at Southwest MN Christian participated in a chapel that celebrated Easter and also focused on our theme for the year. Our school’s motto, and theme for 20-21, is “Rooted in Christ, growing in
Seniors Take Trip to Washington D.C.
In 2017, SWC Seniors started traveling to Washington, D.C. for their senior class trip. Typically, that trip occurs in November. This year, the trip was delayed until April, but the class is grateful to have this opportunity as they approach
County Signs Contract with HealthEast
By Jill Fennema – At last week’s Pipestone County Board meeting there was a very light agenda. One matter that the county did undertake was to sign a one-year contract with HealthEast Care System. Pipestone County Sheriff Keith Vreeman explained
Lots Priced to Move, City Closes on Brands Property
City’s lots priced to move At last week’s city council meeting, the decision was made to lower the price of many of the lots in the Northwest First Addition. The city has only sold five lots in the addition in
Christoffels Retires From Chandler Fire Department
Pictured: Chandler Fire Chief Kyle Vos (left) presents Doran Christoffels (right) with an appreciation gift for his years of service. Doran Christoffels has retired from the Chandler Fire Department. He was presented with a special gift from the department at
Are You Prepared For Severe Weather?
Next week, April 12-16, is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. With peak season for tornadoes in our area coming in May and June, now is the time to prepare yourself for the possibility of severe weather. The National Weather
SCHOOL NEWS from SWC High School
Class researches genetic disorders As a part of a unit on heredity, Southwest Christian biology students researched genetic disorders. The class discussed the value of each and every life whether a person is “normal” or has a genetic abnormality. Every
County Road 9 To Be Worked On This Year
By Jill Fennema – Last week Tuesday, Pipestone County held its annual road and bridge hearing. This is an annual meeting where the highway department reviews what the county and state construction plans are for the next five years and
DOUBLE TAKE – Life In Pairs
By Jill Fennema – In the United States, the birth rate for twins has risen significantly for the past 40 years. In 1980, the average rate for having twins was 18.9 per 1,000 live births. In 2018, that number had
