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Gwenn Rosenau (right) is donating one of her kidneys to her daughter, Madi Waugh. The transplant is scheduled for today at the University of Nebraska Medicine.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 2:07pm

A perfect match - Mother’s love leads to kidney donation to daughter

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Oklahoma City’s Ryan Timms celebrates in Huset’s Victory Lane on Sunday, July 13.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 2:00pm

Timms wins for third time, closes gap in championship battle

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Brandon Valley Optimist Club held their annual summer celebration, Hometown Days, on Saturday on the grounds of Brandon Elementary. The event drew hundreds of youngsters to enjoy all of the fun, games and “celebrities” on site. (Above, left) Optimist Club president Becca Risty is pictured with Miss Midwest, Maci Larson. (Above, right) Spider Man and Spider Woman pose for the camera.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 1:58pm

Brandon Hometown Days is all about kids!

(At left) Jamie Johnson, Brandon Valley Intermediate School teacher grew up in Vinton, Iowa, just 13 miles from Brandon, Iowa. On a recent trip to visit family, they took a picture in Brandon, Iowa in front of Iowa’s largest fryin’ pan with the BV Journal. Pictured are Lexie Johnson (Northern State University sophomore, and BVHS 2024 grad), Jamie Johnson, Ryan Johnson, and Natalie Johnson (BVHS junior).

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 1:33pm

Journey with the Journal

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Cait and Tonna Jacobson, the daughter-mother duo from Brandon, continue their journey on MasterChefs: Dueling Duos after scoring high praise from the judges for their decadent dessert.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:46am

Brandonites featured in trio of TV reality shows

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Aiden Zerr, a 2025 Brandon Valley High grad, is perfecting his craft with the Auburn Doubledays this summer before heading to Notre Dame on Aug. 22.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:23am

Zerr pitching in Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League

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The line for hot dogs and more extended into the bay area of the Brandon Fire Hall. (At left) Azarya Schafer takes aim to extinguish the “fire”. Kids had the opportunity to spray the fire hose.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:06am

Brandon Fire Dept. opens its doors to the community

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Risen Savior’s Prayer Garden was established in 2014 to create a peaceful, prayerful outdoor space for reflection and connection with God. The garden is open to the community to enjoy.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 10:21am

Brandon, Valley Springs gardens on display tonight on organized tour

Photo by Derrick Stokes

Post 131’s Ryland Carroll (above) struck out 12 Sioux Falls West batters on July 8 at First National Bank Field.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 10:17am

Legion baseball regular season coming to a close - BV Post 131 in position to host Regional playoff game

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Brandon’s Charlie Holm slides into home against the Sioux Falls Squirrels on Sunday, July 13 at Augustana University.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 10:15am

Belugas lose fourth straight with 3 season games to go

Sioux Falls resident Steven Celis dives for a ball on Saturday, July 12 during the Valley Springs Booster Days Mud Volleyball Tournament.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 9:58am

Three days of community fun - Mud volleyball, parade highlight Booster Days

Sioux Falls resident Steven Celis dives for a ball on Saturday, July 12 during the Valley Springs Booster Days Mud Volleyball Tournament.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 9:58am

Three days of community fun - Mud volleyball, parade highlight Booster Days

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Buddies & Co.’s winning entry in the 2025 Beverage Battle was inspired by Audie Mercado (far left). He’s pictured with Buddies & Co. staff, Kristin Knutson, Josie Mashlan, Chrissy Maillous, Rylee Griffith, Rachael Neiman, executive director of the BV Chamber, and Carin Griffith of Buddies & Co.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 9:34am

Buddies & Co. winning beverage inspired by customer

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Members of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Laundry Evolved to the organization and to Brandon on July 9. Owner Starla Jackson cuts the celebratory ribbon alongside her husband, Jamie, Laundry Evolved is located at 1309 E. Rushmore Dr. in Brandon. To learn more, visit laundryevolved.com.

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 9:28am

Making it official

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The southwest corner of Holly/Rice and Six Mile Road could be rezoned to light industrial by the city of Sioux Falls.

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 1:50pm

Sioux Falls plans could affect residences in Brandon

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 1:45pm

June vs. November - Municipalities, BVSD to decide new election dates

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Cherry Rock Farms south of Brandon is in the midst of its 100th year of business. Esther “Toots” Picasso (at left) and John Picasso (at right), Marco’s grandparents, are the second generation to own and operate Cherry Rock Farms.

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 1:42pm

A century of making a living off the land - Cherry Rock Farms prevails despite odds

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The Cake Walk is always a popular event at the Valley Springs Booster Days celebration.

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:44am

Valley Springs Booster Days on tap for July 11-13

Bauer Anderson was sworn recently in as a Brandon Police Officer. Anderson is scheduled to attend the 13-week South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy. Upon completion of the academy, he will complete 14 weeks of field training before he is out patrolling on his own. Welcome, to Brandon, Officer Anderson.

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Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:42am

Welcome to the force, Officer Anderson

Spencer Thorsland

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:41am

This Is The Way Foundation - Spencer’s family establishes endowment to fund ‘Eventually Scholarship’

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