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Through compassion, servant leadership, and a heart for helping others, Hank Roso continues to make a meaningful impact on individuals and families across Codington County.

Individual of the Month: Hank Roso, Midwest Bible Camp

Individual of the Month: Hank Roso Codington Connects is proud to recognize Hank Roso, President/CEO of Midwest Bible Camp, as our Individual of the Month. Through compassionate leadership, servant-hearted...

Mental health isn’t just something we think about on tough days, it’s something we all carry around with us, like an invisible backpack.

Mental Health Chat - HSA May 2026

Mental Health Chat By Stephanie Kinnander, a Prevention Specialist with the Human Service Agency May is Mental Health Awareness Month and you might be reading this thinking, “I’m doing...

Since 1954, Midwest Bible Camp has been creating spaces for hope, healing, and connection through children’s programs, recovery support, and community outreach across the region.

Agency of the Month: Midwest Bible Camp

Agency of the Month: Midwest Bible Camp Codington Connects is proud to recognize Midwest Bible Camp as our Agency of the Month. Since 1954, Midwest Bible Camp has been serving the community through...

The Developmental Assets Framework identifies 40 research-based, positive experiences and qualities that influence young people’s development, helping them become caring, responsible, and productive adults.

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 33: Interpersonal Competence

Learning to walk in other people’s shoes Most young people know how to make friends. They notice when something bad happens to a friend, and when someone is acting differently. Empathy—one...

Connected in Codington: April Highlights

Connected in Codington: April Highlights By Sara Foust, President of Codington Connects At Codington Connects, we believe strong communities are built through connection, collaboration, and shared...

Proms, graduations, and celebrations are here—but so are tough choices. Discover how open conversations can help guide teens through it.

April Is the Time to Talk: Turning Alcohol Awareness into Conversation

April Is the Time to Talk: Turning Alcohol Awareness into Conversation By Dodi Haug, Certified Prevention Specialist Spring is filled with milestones—proms, graduations, and celebrations that...

Codington Connects is proud to recognize Jane Koehn as our Individual of the Month, celebrating her commitment to supporting families through connection, care, and trust

Individual of the Month: Jane Koehn

Individual of the Month: Jane Koehn Bright Start Home Visiting Nurse Codington Connects is proud to recognize Jane Koehn, Bright Start Home Visiting Nurse with Bright Start, as our Individual...

How do we help young people make healthy choices? It starts with open, honest conversations and being a trusted, judgment-free support in their lives.

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 31: Restraint

Let them know you’re here for them—no matter what Sex, alcohol, drugs . . . These are subjects many adults would just as soon not discuss with young people. But if parents and other caring...

Bright Start supports families through compassionate, in-home care that promotes healthy beginnings, strengthens parenting, and builds lasting community connections.

Agency of the Month: Bright Start

Agency of the Month: Bright Start Codington Connects is proud to recognize Bright Start as our Agency of the Month. Bright Start is a Department of Health program that partners with the South...

Volunteering brings people together, strengthens connections, and reminds us that everyone has a meaningful role in building a resilient community.

Why Volunteering Matters

Rural communities are built on the people who show up. Neighbors help neighbors, civic groups support local projects, and volunteers step in when something needs to be done. In Codington County,...

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