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David Lias

Vermillion

Managing Editor at Vermillion Plain Talk

I am editor of a community newspaper.

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  • 1 week ago | plaintalk.net | David Lias

    Last Monday, right after Vermillion’s Memorial Day service, I was bouncing around on my riding lawnmower, driving in an ever-diminishing circle as I cut my grass. It’s a big lawn, so you have time to think and besides constantly reminding myself to “watch out for that tree,” I thought of Vermillion’s Class of 2025. They had graduated May 17 in a commencement ceremony held in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

  • 1 week ago | plaintalk.net | David Lias

    South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley opened his remarks to the 2025 session of the American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State Tuesday with virtually the same message that U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds had shared moments earlier. “The first thing is the relationships and the friendships you make are going to be lifelong friendships.

  • 1 week ago | plaintalk.net | David Lias

    Mayor Jon Cole, the keynote speaker at Vermillion’s Memorial Day service held Monday, May 26 in the First Baptist Church, said women and men have sacrificed their lives in the U.S. Armed Services to defend a sacred commitment. The local VFW Post 3061 organized Monday’s Memorial Day gathering. “Your presence matters. It means something, because today is not just a Monday. It’s not simply a day off from work, a cookout or a day to relax,” he told people who had gathered at the church for the service.

  • 1 week ago | plaintalk.net | David Lias

    U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds told delegates to the 2025 American Legion Girls State program Tuesday that he’s had the opportunity to speak at Girls State for at least 10 times during his years as South Dakota’s governor and U.S. senator. “One thing that I’ve noticed throughout this entire time is that the focus is on the fact that we have a free country and there’s a reason for it,” he said.

  • 1 week ago | yankton.net | David Lias

    VERMILLION — A South Dakota American Legion Girls State delegate who identified herself as a first generation Latina asked U.S Senate Majority Leader John Thune to share his opinion on the nation’s immigration policy. He replied that he believes in a “big wall, big gate” philosophy. “We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also first and foremost a nation of laws,” the senator replied. “The rule of laws differentiates and distinguishes this country from many other countries around the world.

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