Poll: Quality of life rating drops in South Dakota Apr 19, 2008
MITCHELL, S.D. - A 10 percentage-point drop has been registered over the past year in the percentage of South Dakotans who view their quality of life as excellent or good, according to a Dakota Wesleyan University poll. (322). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Poll: South Dakotans favor Obama Apr 16, 2008
An independent poll by Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell indicates that Illinois Sen. Barack Obama leads New York Sen. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Trojans' big first inning, KO Dakota Wesleyan 10-7 Apr 11, 2008
Rodriguez cranked out a 3-run circuit blast and Biagi added a 2-run homer in the first inning, sending the Trojans (14-8) on their way to a 10-7 non-conference college baseball win over Dakota Wesleyan University. Later, Trojan catcher Mike Young added a solo home run and a 2-run homer to account for DSU's other runs. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
NIACC swept by Iowa Lakes Apr 10, 2008
Abby Wheeling of Dakota Wesleyan University was the individual medalist with a two-day score of 154. Jones NIACC teammate Brittany O Brien shot a 196 and placed 35th individually. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Morningside hosts family weekend April 4-6 Apr 1, 2008
The baseball team plays Dakota Wesleyan University at 1:30 p.m. at Lewis and Clark Park. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Adams to host Election Fraud author Mar 3, 2008
Campbell, co-director of the Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Research Center at the University of Kentucky, is the 2008 McGovern Visiting Professor of Leadership and Public Service at Dakota Wesleyan University. He specializes in the social and political history of the United States. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Alumni watch Feb 21, 2008
500 for Dakota Wesleyan University after starting twice in right field. The senior from Corvallis has two RBIs, one run scored and has been hit by three pitches. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Couple born on same day, dies on same day Feb 14, 2008
The couple met in Mitchell while Kent Kraft was a Dakota Wesleyan University student and Diana Schroder was working at St. Joseph's Hospital as a nurse. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chester's Hanley going to NSU Feb 8, 2008
Hanley, who will major in exercise science, picked Northern over his two other choices -- the University of Sioux Falls and Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. "Northern's coaching staff is great, and they have excellent facilities," said Hanley. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Bundy to attend, play for Southwest Minnesota State Feb 7, 2008
offensive lineman, had also considered attending Dakota State University, Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell or Wayne (Neb. State, where his older brother Joe is in college and playing football. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Fewer students sign up for regional spelling bee Jan 26, 2008
Mitchell's regional event, to be held at Dakota Wesleyan University, is co-sponsored by The Daily Republic and the American Association of University Women. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fall River County shares stories of its past Jan 9, 2008
"Calamity Jane in Hot Springs" by Jim McLaird of Mitchell, professor of history emeritus at Dakota Wesleyan University. "Teaching at Hot Springs Elementary School" (now the Pioneer Museum) by retired teacher Dorothy Kaiser of Hot Springs. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Soccer: R.C. Central girls headed to DWU Jan 8, 2008
Pahl is one of three Cobbler players to sign to play soccer at Dakota Wesleyan University. (Don Polovich/Journal file). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Robert Charles Uecker Dec 26, 2007
After serving he attended Sioux Falls College and graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University majoring in music education. Later he earned his master's degree in music from USD.. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Leola Poppens Dec 26, 2007
She earned her Associates Degree from Dakota Wesleyan University. A firm believer in lifelong learning she took extension courses from USD.. (Freeman Courier, SD)
DWU blitzes Trojans 83-62 Dec 12, 2007
Dakota Wesleyan University got off to a 14-1 start against Dakota State, and went on to hand the Trojans an 83-62 loss Monday at the DSU Memorial Fieldhouse. DWU's Tigers worked their way to a 49-26 halftime lead and won the game, despite being outscored 36-34 in the second half by the Trojans. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Nick Tolsma earns honor from ESPN Nov 14, 2007
MITCHELL Dakota Wesleyan University sophomore punter Nick Tolsma has been named Second-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VII.. (73). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lady T's rally, shade Morningside Nov 9, 2007
Two days later they are in Mitchell playing Dakota Wesleyan University, and on Nov. 20 they play Mount Marty College in Yankton. Madison Daily Leader 2007. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Golf: Hofer tabbed GPAC golfer of the year Nov 8, 2007
Three Dakota Wesleyan University women s golfers were also named to the 2007 all-conference team: Cassidy Potter, Abby Wheeling and Kelli Baseley. Potter, a sophomore from Gillette, Wyo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Men's basketball: Tigers hold on for win at Black Hills Nov 5, 2007
SPEARFISH - Dakota Wesleyan University completed a two-game road sweep over West River foes, rallying for an 85-80 win over Black Hills State on Sunday afternoon at the Young Center. "It was a great way to start the year," said DWU coach John Hemenway. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU volleyball, basketball highlight area weekend sports Nov 3, 2007
Sunday afternoon Black Hills State's women and men's basketball teams return to the hardwood floor to host Dakota Wesleyan University. The Lady Jackets tip-off is at 2 p.m. and the Yellow Jackets tip-off is at 4 p.m., at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Trojan women clip DWU 3-1 Oct 31, 2007
It took going into extra play here Monday, but Dakota State University earned a 3-1 non-conference women's volleyball win over Dakota Wesleyan University at the DSU Fieldhouse. The Trojans (6-23) took the Lady Tigers into overtime in the fourth game of the match and defeated DWU 34-32. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
McGovern museum draws crowds Oct 20, 2007
MITCHELL The McGovern Legacy Museum at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell drew an estimated 25,000 visitors in its first year. (230). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Northwestern names new president Oct 8, 2007
ORANGE CITY, Iowa -- Greg Christy, vice president for institutional advancement at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D., will become the ninth president of Northwestern College in January. Christy will succeed Dr. Bruce Murphy who is retiring this fall after serving as Northwestern's president since 2001. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Northwestern College names ninth president Oct 6, 2007
ORANGE CITY, Iowa - Greg Christy, vice president for institutional advancement at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D., has been named the ninth president of Northwestern College. Christy, who will start in January, was selected following a nearly yearlong process. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Trojan men first, women third in DSU-Blakely Invitational Oct 3, 2007
Trailing DSU in the men's team standings were: Morningside College 40 points, Dordt College 82, Dakota Wesleyan University 107, Midland Lutheran College 124. "We had a great team effort, getting five runners in the top 11 spots," added Stevenson. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Corn Palace gets makeover Sep 24, 2007
Cherie Ramsdell, Dakota Wesleyan University assistant art professor, created this year's drawings, all part of an "Everyday Heroes" theme honoring teachers, power linemen, policemen, parents and crossing guards. Using a projector, Ramsdell's drawings are outlined onto full-size black tar paper in a "corn-by-numbers" pattern that tells the decorators where to nail each colored cob. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rapid City schools honor their Teachers of Distinction Sep 9, 2007
Slama earned her bachelor s degree at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell and recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a master s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in technology. Canyon Lake principal Rick Owen called Slama a tremendous technology resource, who has helped to develop mobile computer labs at Kibben Kuster and Canyon Lake Elementary. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Morningside volleyball team unites local preps Aug 15, 2007
"I like our coach and this is certainly an enthusiastic group of girls. There's a real team feeling.''Another transfer, Jarzynka, a 5-11 junior middle, earned NAIA honorable mention All-America plaudits at Bellevue (Neb.) University last year when she averaged 4.38 kills a game.And, making the move to Morningside from Penn is defensive specialist Michele Burkart, a senior who had 3.64 digs a game last year for the Statesmen.The two other returning big hitters, Andra Pedersen and Cattie Bobier,... (Sioux City Journal)
Residents concerned about global warming Jun 18, 2007
MITCHELL About three-fourths of South Dakotans believe that global warming is somewhat serious or very serious, according to a scientific public opinion poll released by Dakota Wesleyan University. Volunteers and students interviewed 410 South Dakotans on March 18 and 19. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Brendan Johnson to speak at McGovern Day event Jun 14, 2007
The event will be held at Dakota Wesleyan University. Madison Daily Leader 2007. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
BHHS seniors recognized May 23, 2007
Kenzie Dvoracek - Mayme Van Gerpen Hanson Scholarship ( 500), Donna Odens Memorial Scholarship ( 600), Dakota Wesleyan University Basketball Scholarship ( 51,200 over four years). Alex Ruppelt - Springfield Scholarship ( 500), Regent Scholar Award, Grubby Math Major's Scholarship at SDSM36;750), Sattler Memorial Renewable Scholarship at SDSM36;900). (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Moving up in the world: Lead-Deadwood four-sport athlete at the end of high school career and ready for challenge of college May 8, 2007
DEADWOOD - Ben Bartling, a senior at Lead-Deadwood High School, has spent almost a lifetime preparing for his future college career playing baseball at Dakota Wesleyan University. The career, or some might say the 'legend' of Ben Bartling, began when he was only 2 years old at his great-grandmother's house in Rapid City. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Mass. appeal May 6, 2007
Last year, when she reunited with her old political associates at a library dedication for McGovern at Dakota Wesleyan University, they decided to get active in the 2008 race, she said. Several gravitated toward Obama. (Boston Globe)
College golf: Midland Lutheran ahead at Region III tourney May 1, 2007
OXBOW, N.D. - Midland Lutheran College is the first-day leader in the chase for the men's title, while Dakota Wesleyan University leads the women's at the NAIA Region III golf championships played at the Oxbow Country Club on Monday. Midland Lutheran finished with 295 strokes followed by Sioux Falls 304, Minot State 306, Hastings College 310 and Morningside College 314. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Deadwood praises its history Apr 29, 2007
Michael Rutter, western author and historian, Kevin Britz, Kenyon College, Ohio, James D. McLaird, Dakota Wesleyan University, S.D., Mary Kopco and Jerry Bryant of the Adams Museum and House, Rose Estep Fosha and Eileen French of the South Dakota State Archaeological Research Center, Rapid City, Jesse Hardin, Western Historian and Thadd Turner will all be present to speak. Presentations include "Bawdy Women of the West: The Myths and Realities of Prostitution, the World's Oldest Profession,"... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Area Scene: Post 320 to host Pepsi Pitch, Hit and Run for area youth Apr 7, 2007
MITCHELL - Aaron Kahl was named the head women's basketball coach at Dakota Wesleyan University on Wednesday. Kahl comes to Dakota Wesleyan from Gustavus Adolphus (Minn. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Cabela’s factor: Store made major impact on Mitchell Apr 1, 2007
The new McGovern Library was dedicated on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University. Minneapolis-based Verifications Inc. opened a call center in Mitchell. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Back home, Trojans whip DWU Mar 29, 2007
Playing at home for the first time this season, the Trojans whipped in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan University 14-2 at Flynn Field on Tuesday. Dakota State University's Trojans entered the game as the No. 1-ranked team in the NAIA's Region Three. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Corn is king in Mitchell Mar 7, 2007
The 65-year-old institution located on the Dakota Wesleyan University campus includes the Beckwith House built in 1886 for the family of one of the founders of the Corn Palace, the 1884 Sheldon County schoolhouse where students brought water to school, and the 1908 Farwell Methodist Church building, which is still available for services and weddings. Read about upcoming events at http://www. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
The Power Player Mar 5, 2007
The lobbyist has contributed $100,000 to the George and Eleanor McGovern Library, which was dedicated in October at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D.. Both men say they have forgotten that McGovern fired Cassidy from the nutrition committee in early 1975 to make room on the staff for Bob Shrum, at the time a young political operative who McGovern hoped could help him run for president again in 1976. (Ocnus.net)
Do you know a South Dakotan? Feb 21, 2007
A student of the Dorothy Dunn art program in Santa Fe, the World War II veteran earned a bachelor s degree in art from Dakota Wesleyan University, a master s degree in art from the University of Oklahoma, and was a professor of art at the University of South Dakota until his death. While employed with the WPA in the 1930s, Howe designed murals for the city auditorium in Mobridge and another, titled Sun and Rain Clouds over Hills, within the dome of the Carnegie Library in Mitchell. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Lead-Deadwood wrestler looks toward State Feb 16, 2007
"Once I get under him it is hard to get back on my feet." Grosek will be heading to Mitchell's Dakota Wesleyan University this coming fall having received a football scholarship to play to the Tigers. "I'm really excited to go," said Grosek. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Lost Boys’ pursuing college degrees Feb 11, 2007
Samuel Bior and Thomas Madut, now students at Dakota Wesleyan University, were tiny children in 1987 when government-backed Arab militias attacked their villages ... Madut, 21, a physical education major at Dakota Wesleyan University, said his countrymen have been dying in genocidal attacks for more than 20 years. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Eleanor McGovern remembered on Marco Feb 1, 2007
According to the center Web site, "The Library, established by Senator George and Eleanor McGovern supports the educational curriculum of the Dakota Wesleyan University. The Library serves all members of the campus community, meeting research, instructional, and general information needs." The library observed the loss of one of their best supporters by closing at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, to enable the library staff to attend funeral services for Eleanor McGovern, a fitting tribute to a... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Family, friends say goodbye to Eleanor McGovern Jan 28, 2007
Stephanie Herseth, D-S.D., former Dakota Wesleyan University president and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Beddow, former public utilities commissioner Jim Burg, and Sharon Boysen, representing Sen ... Their last was the completion of the George and Eleanor McGovern Library and Center for Leadership and Public Service at Dakota Wesleyan University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Jake Roy signs with Knights Jan 27, 2007
He is a 5-foot-10, 200-pound catcher/outfielder who will play at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D., this year after spending the past two seasons at Linn-Benton. He is the third player from Corvallis on the Knights, as he joins CHS grad Billy Clontz and Crescent Valley grad Brett Casey. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Eleanor McGovern dies at 85 Jan 26, 2007
She graduated second in her high school class in 1940 and enrolled at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. She left school after a year to work as a legal secretary in Mitchell. (Missoulian, MT)
Eleanor McGovern, 85; wife of '72 presidential nominee Jan 26, 2007
"When we look back on this, it doesn't, in retrospect, seem very much, but Eleanor was the first spouse to campaign for her husband alone," said Robert G. Duffett, president of Dakota Wesleyan University, the McGoverns' alma mater. "They had such confidence in her ability to articulate an issue they just sent her out campaigning. That was huge in '72. It was unprecedented.". (Los Angeles Times)
Mount Marty stuns Northwestern Jan 18, 2007
Northwestern, which vaulted to 15th in the NAIA Division II rankings after wins over nationally-ranked Dakota Wesleyan University and Hastings last week, limited the Lancers to just 23. 9 percent shooting. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
