Category Archives: Community News
School News from SWC Grades K-2
Pictured: All 29 kindergartners were accompanied to the zoo by their teachers Miss Mulder and Mrs. Raak and a parent or grandparent. Kindergarten News This year there are 29 kindergartners ready to learn how to learn. Their teachers are Miss
School News from Free Christian School
From the upper room The upper room at Free Christian School is off and running. In Bible we are studying the second half of the Old Testament. Right now we are looking at David’s kingdom, his triumphs and weaknesses. In
County Sets Preliminary 2023 Levy
By Jill Fennema – Last week, the Pipestone County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary levy for 2023. County Administrator Steve Ewing reviewed some of the necessary budget increases for next year, including wage increases, increased county contributions for health
Two School Nurses Serving District 581
By Jill Fennema – Pictured: Annie Bork and Denise Nerem in the new nurse’s office at Edgerton Public School. The two nurses are sharing the position for District 581. The new office at EPS has two new cots, pillows, and cabinets.
New & Familiar Faces at SWC
Things look a little different around the office at Southwest Christian High School this year. At the end of last school year, Denise De Kam, who had served in many capacities for the past 24 years, decided to pursue other
Florence Vanden Bosch Celebrates 100th Birthday
On September 24, 2022, Florence Vanden Bosch became the sixth resident currently living on the Edgebrook campus that is 100 years old, or older! On September 24, 1922, Florence Vanden Bosch was born to Peter and Anna (Rozeboom) Roskamp. She
Council Grants Variance, Sets Preliminary Budget
Pictured: Darwin Schuld owns this home at 301 W. Howard Street. He plans to sell it to Chandler Co-op, which has the agronomy center that is visible in the background of the photo. The co-op plans to build a large
Chamber Planning Several Fall Events
By Jill Fennema – Last week Tuesday, the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting of the new season. Chamber president Jeff De Boer ran through the list of upcoming events and Jesse Van Hofwegen gave a quick rundown
Bosma is New Resource Teacher at SWC
By Jill Fennema – Nikki Bosma is the new Resource Room teacher at Southwest Christian Elementary School. She is filling the shoes vacated by Wanda Schaap, who retired last spring. As the resource room teacher, Nikki will be assisting students
Berghuis is Edgerton’s Latest Centenarian
Pictured: Lorraine Berghuis celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, September 20. She is a resident at Edgebrook Assisted Living. By Jill Fennema – Lorraine Evelyn Berghuis will turn 100 years old on September 20, 2022. She was born in 1922
