Pioneer Review
98 seventh and eighth grade students from Wall, Philip and Kadoka Area Schools attended the Annual Youth Range Day event hosted by and held at the Gene Williams Family Ranch north of the Badlands National Park, on September 30, 2026. The event is coordinated by the Jackson County Conservation...
Hazel Rowcliffe is celebrating her 50th anniversary with Philip Health Services this month. She began her journey at PHS on October 1, 1976.Throughout her impressive 50-year career, Hazel has held various positions, but they all share a common thread: her dedication to helping others. Whether it...
An audit report released Thursday, September 24 recommends ways to improve mail service in South Dakota, and a member of the state’s congressional delegation said the report serves as “a reaffirmation that the mail service is worse than the Postal Service is suggesting.”Republican U.S. Sen. Mike...
Haakon County Conservation District 2026 Natural Resources Conservation Award Program Winners Haakon County, SD – The Haakon County Conservation District is proud to announce Wacey and Jamie Kirkpatrick, and Jason and Vonda Hamill as winners of the 2026 Natural Resources Conservation Award.
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Although Kayli Kjerstad is not a newcomer to Philip Health Services, she has recently taken on a role that has been vacant for several years. As a Certified Nurse Practitioner, she will begin seeing patients in the near future at the Philip Clinic and intends to slowly begin taking appointments at...
Alvin Pearson, Jerry Kroetch, and Karen Kroetch were all inducted into the PHS Alumni Hall of Fame during the homecoming coronation ceremonies on Monday, August 31st. Alvin, Jerry, and Karen have all three been dedicated members of the local community since graduating from PHS; significantly...
Britni Ross, Philip, South Dakota, was named the Woman Farmer of the Year at the Dakotafest farm show in Mitchell, Aug. 20.Accepting the award on stage, she said she appreciates haven grown up in agriculture with her parents helping her to make sure her 4-H projects – from green beans to show...
