SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 12 (TNSconf) -- The American Coalition for Ethanol issued the following news: The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) announces it will host Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts as a keynote speaker during its 35th annual conference. Governor Ricketts will kick off the general session on Thursday, August 11, welcoming attendees and providing an update on how Nebraska is advancing ethanol in the marketplace. The organization's upcoming event takes place August 10-12 a  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 (TNSper) -- The South Dakota Bankers Foundation issued the following news: The SD Bankers Foundation welcomes new board member, Jody Bender. Jody was raised in Mobridge, S.D. and attended SDSU, earning a bachelor's in Commercial Economics. Her career path started as a financial analyst for the State of South Dakota and from there, she transitioned into a position as a loan officer for the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Jody then moved into a new role a  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 (TNSper) -- The South Dakota Bankers Association issued the following news: Josh Horak, Bank President of First Interstate Bank in Sturgis, S.D., recently joined the SDBA Board as the Emerging Leader liaison. Horak started his banking career 20 years ago in Sioux Falls, S.D. after graduating from SDSU with a bachelor's degree in education. He has worked within multiple areas of the banking industry such as student loans, retail banking, and commercial lending. J  more

HURON, South Dakota, July 13 -- The South Dakota Farmers Union issued the following news release: Leadership isn't necessarily taught. It is something learned over time through challenges, inspiration and discussion. That was part of the message from this year's South Dakota Farmers Union Senior Camp held at Storm Mountain Center. On June 6-10, students participated in a variety of activities from ropes challenge courses to cooperative-themed games and even an interviewing skills session. Cha  more