Category Archives: Community News

More New Edgerton School Teachers

The next two teachers we are featuring that are new in the Edgerton area are Amber Ryswyk at Southwest Christian High School and Abigail Mulder of Southwest Christian Elementary.        Mulder is creative in and out of the

New Teachers in Edgerton

This week we feature two more new teachers in the Edgerton schools. Morgan Schoonhoven is a language arts teacher at Southwest Christian. Ryann Beukema is the new early childhood special education teacher at Edgerton Public School. Schoonhoven at home at

Coffee Break: A Resource in the Community for over 30 Years

Pictured: These women have been, or are currently, part of the Coffee Break leadership. Pictured are (seated from left) Faith De Kam, Carla Elgersma, Lila De Witt, Ashley Stoel, Thea Nykamp, (standing) Elaine Tinklenberg, Lorelei Schelhaas, and Priscilla Pater. In

County Opts Out Of SW Mental Health

By Jill Fennema – Last week Tuesday, Pipestone County voted to opt out of their agreement with Southwest Mental Health (SWMH). Three weeks ago, Luke Comeau, the SWMH Director, asked the board for an additional $225,000 over and above the

New teachers in town

Two more new teachers in town this year are Jennifer Lindsey and Shamary Ruiz. Lindsey is a new teacher at Southwest Christian Elementary and Ruiz is a new teacher at Edgerton Public School. By Jill Fennema – Jennifer Lindsey Jennifer

First State Bank Southwest Celebrates 20 Years in Edgerton

Pictured: Brad Bruxvoort, Lisa Pfeifle, Lori Van Essen, and Trista Fraser ready to greet their customers on Monday morning. By Jill Fennema –On July 3, 2002, the building permit for a proposed new bank on Main Street in Edgerton was

Vanderby Handling IT at SWC

AJ Vanderby is the new computer science teacher at Southwest Christian High School. He will also be teaching math and handling the school’s technology. AJ is the oldest son of Ronica and the late Ryan Vanderby of Edgerton. AJ graduated

EPS Looking To Fill a Couple Positions Before The School Year Begins

Pictured: The concrete on the elementary playground being poured. The Edgerton School board held their monthly meeting last week Tuesday. All board members were present.  This was the final meeting before the beginning of the 2022-23 school year and Superintendent

Diamond H Hosts Horse Ride Event

This group photo shown was of several riders waiting outside for their events to begin. Pictured are: Brandi, Lexi, Christie, Kylee, and Sierra. On Saturday, August 13, Diamond H Acres held a “play date” event at their facilities near Edgerton.

Campion is New Preschool Teacher at EPS

Olivia Campion is the new preschool teacher at Edgerton Public School. She is teaching the four year olds, taking the place of Courtney Gunnink, who replaced kindergarten teacher Brenda Kleinjan, who retired at the end of the last school year.