•  Pierre---Youth Business Adventure (YBA) recently completed its 35^th anniversary sessions, hosting 180 high school seniors, along with educators and business executives from across the state of South Dakota during two week-long sessions.  The first session was held at Black Hills State University in Spearfish while the second session was held at the University of South Dakota. Local participants included Maddie Colestock, Gabriel Dohman,  Kaitlin O'Neill, Luke Sternhagen, Sydney Thorson and Kasey Waage.
•  At YBA, the students and educators gained vital information about the business world from those who work and live in that world, the business executives or "Company Advisors" and volunteer speakers. They also had the opportunity to gain college credits for their participation in the YBA sessions.  In addition, the schedules included a tour of area businesses, Spearfish Forest Products in Spearfish and Kolberg Pioneer in Yankton.  Companies competed in a business management simulation, a Business Quiz Bowl, produced a one minute TV commercials, designed a company logo, participated in a problem solving activity, and presented business plans before a panel of volunteer judges.  Students also were entertained with evening activities of bowling, swimming, and a dance.
•  Colestock said of her week at YBA, "YBA was a great experience for me. It taught me so much about business. It taught me how to be a leader and gave me an

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Bridal shower for Jenna Dennert, bride to be of Chase Jamison, will be held Saturday, June 28, 3 p.m., at the Columbia Legion.

ONE AND TWO bedroom apartment for rent. HDS subsidized. Rent includes utilities and heat. No smoking. Pets okay. Contact Kendra at 605/215-4000.

Beautiful and spacious townhouse for sale by owners.  Three bedrooms, three baths, finished basement with a custom wet bar.  Heated 2 car attached garage. Low monthly rural utilities and low rural taxes. Priced to sell.  If interested, please call Lisa @ 605 290 2404 or Dennis @ 605 880 4821.