VCDC Annual Celebration Recognizes Excellence in Business and Community Leadership
Businesses, organizations and individuals were honored at the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company’s Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 9. The VCDC Annual Celebration, Vermillion’s premier business event of the year, recognizes the businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and individuals who make the Vermillion area a great place to live and work. Awards were presented to those who have demonstrated commitment to the community through leadership, service and innovation.Larry Brady was presented
Welcome to the artsHUB, A New Community Connection Resource
The Vermillion Cultural Association (VCA) has launched a digital resource to connect artists and arts orgs with the community and each other, including an arts-only events calendar. VCA is hosting an in-person “Welcome to the artsHUB” exploration on Saturday, April 18, from 4-6 p.m. in the First Dakota Coyote Gallery. They will provide a walkthrough of the artsHUB’s features and help creators, organizations, and venue owners create directory profiles. When VCA stepped into the role of arts council in June
Old Lumber Company Wins 2026 Vermillion Pizza Battle
Old Lumber Company Grill and Bar has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Vermillion Pizza Battle. Their Maverick pizza earned the highest score from voters, impressing participants with its combination of pepperoni, bacon, cream cheese and jalapeños. During the month-long competition in February, Old Lumber Company sold 413 Maverick pizzas. “We couldn’t have done it without our staff,” said Owner Chad Grunewaldt. “They put a lot of work into making sure every pizza that came out of the kitchen was
Vermillion High School to Compete in Statewide Culinary Competition
Vermillion High School is one of 12 high schools from across South Dakota that will compete in the South Dakota ProStart® Invitational, a statewide competition focused on culinary arts and restaurant management, administered by the South Dakota Retailers Association. The competition kicks off Monday, March 9, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, with the cake decorating competition beginning at 2 p.m. Cake decorating, restaurant management and culinary competitions will continue at 8:45
ISG Recognized as a 2025-26 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm for the Fourth Consecutive Cycle
ISG has been recognized as a 2025–26 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm for the fourth cycle in a row, named by the Emerging Professionals Committees of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chapters of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota! This recognition celebrates firms that actively support the next generation of architects and designers, and we are proud to be one of them. I feel that ISG has always been intentional about creating an environment where emerging professionals feel
