Iroquois, SD

        The Iroquois community held a fundraiser Saturday with co-ed sporting events in the gym.  The money raised will go toward the purchase on an electronic sign that will be placed in town along Highway 14.         

High school students played co-ed volleyball and basketball games.  Cheerleaders in grades 5 through 12 performed between games.  Boys and girls in grades 4 through 6 also played co-ed basketball. 

Concessions were sold.  The IPAT (Iroquois Peer Assistance Team) also sold ice cream sundaes.        

The event raised approximately $1,800. 

-April 4-   The high school drama club presents this year’s all school play, “A Wing and a Prayer,” Friday evening.  The comedy dinner theater begins at 6:00 p.m. with a meal.  The play cast will help serve the meal while in costume.  This year’s meal consists of spaghetti with garlic bread, cake, and drinks.  Advanced tickets for the dinner theater or for the play only, may be purchased from any of the play cast or you may call the school (546-2426).  The play begins at 7:00 p.m. 

An Easter egg hunt was held Saturday, March 22 at the Iroquois School’s gyms.  A total of 35 children and their families attended this fun filled event!  After the eggs were found, the children were given treat bags.  Next they had the opportunity to take part in many fun games.  Drawings were held to give away three large Easter baskets with bunnies.  The winners of the drawings were Emily Hanson, Ashlyn Wipf, and Emily Marshall.  This event was sponsored by the Iroquois Area Community Club and is held annually. 

The week of April 7-12 will be a fun filled week for all the students at Iroquois School. A children’s theater troupe will be spending the week with the students preparing for a community performance on Saturday April 12th of “You Look Marvelous”. There are parts for actors, stage crew, assistant directors and so many other areas of theater production. The children will get to experience what it feels like to be part of a complete production from beginning to end. We hope to see all of the community at the performance on April 12th. This activity will help bring the arts to Iroquois, SD.

Growing up in a small town was a gift that as an adult I truly appreciate. When you’re in a small town everyone is watching out for you. Everyone is raising you. In Iroquois everyone is concerned about your well being and ready to lend a hand to those who need assistance. Growing up you have so many positive influences from the school, the church, the business owners and all the adults who serve as role models for the youth. Everyone is proud of the community and we need to keep working to make sure everyone who visits knows how proud we are of our small town. The activities and projects listed on this blog and in the Iroquois Strategic Plan will help ensure the continued success of Iroquois, SD.

Goal 1 of Iroquois’ Strategic plan is community enhancement.  Our objectives are to create murals within our community, plant trees and flowers, make park benches, complete the volleyball and horseshoe pits in the park, plan seasonal decorating, complete the electronic sign, and continuous updates of the town’s website.  Committee members planning these projects are: Megan, Marlys, Mary, and Donna. 

On Monday,March 3rd these two groups met and decided to merge into one group. We broke into several committees that will begin the action part of our strategic plan. Different people volunteered for different objectives. we will meet again on Monday, April 7th to see the progress that is being made. Our plan is to meet monthly. If you have not got involved with either group yet, we invite you to come and be a part of an agressive group that wants to improve our town.

the active generation joined the school kids today for a delicious Easter dinner held here at the school. 31 adults came and ate at the school. the FACS class made the placemats for the tables and helped serve the meal. the 3rd and 4th graders entertained the group by reading poems. they also colored and decorated some nut cups for the tables. It was a good day to get out and enjoy a meal and visit with friends. we are so happy to have them here.
we also want to thank the cooks for providing and excellent meal.

The elementary children have been busy saving, gathering, and contributing coins in support of the new electronic sign that will soon be placed along Highway 14.  Our first milk jug is filled.  The preschool and first grade classes will take the change to the bank on Thursday.  I wonder what the total will be for this first jug?  Our second jug is almost full!  Which classes will be the next to go to the bank?  We’ll let you know! 

Saturday, February 9, the Iroquois Horizons group held their celebration.  The group came together to discuss and distribute the community’s strategic plan.  The extreme cold hindered attendance, but the evening provided much opportunity to share ideas and visit.  Piano and vocal entertainment was provided by music director, Rod Ulrich and middle school student, Phyllis.  Cheryl Jacobs, SDSU Extension coordinator, attended our meeting.