Upcoming Events
September 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
Ladies in Red Program
The Codington County Republican Women will be holding their annual “Ladies in Red” fundraiser on Friday, September 18th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️We are so excited to hear from our amazing guest, Amy Wilson, a speaker from AGLOW International Christian Women’s Organization. She is the Islamic Awareness and Israel Education Coordinator for the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain Region. ⭐️⭐️The cost for attendance is $40 and the menu will include beef tips, mashed potatoes and a vegetable. A dessert will be provided. ⭐️⭐️Remember to bring your “Silent Auction” items as early as possible to our meeting. These can be items such as: special paintings, patriotic jewelry, homemade jams, cookies, breads, quilts, blankets, etc. ⭐️⭐️Please join us for a biblical journey into a topic that is very much in the news today! Let us know how many will be attending. Can’t wait to see you there!
CCRW to Help Evaluate Essays in Middle School Competition
We are incorporating Constitution Day with Ladies in Red this year. Middle school 7th and 8th grade students were given the opportunity to participate in an essay competition explaining "Why is the freedom of speech important in a free country? Provide an example of how you use your freedom of speech responsibly". Zack dropped off the competition information at Watertown middle schools, and he will collect the completed essays. Various club members will read all of the essays and choose the top 3. Those 3 will receive a $25 gift card to Target. We will read winning essay at the Ladies in Red event.
Past Events and Activities
August 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women met on August 21st at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. Nancy Stewart was the speaker. She works with the production of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet SD and talked about the “Little House” stories that we love so well. We also heard from Chris Hupke who is running for Codington County commissioner (District 1). Let us know if you will be eating. The cost is $12. Come and hear from these amazing speakers! See you there!
July 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women met on July 17th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. Our speaker was Zach Thompson who did a presentation on Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. We also heard from Kayla Randall, President of the SD Teenage Republicans who spoke on TARS Camp which was held July 20-25 at Camp Rimrock in Rapid City.
4th of July 2026 Parade
CCRW decorated a float and participated in the Watertown July 4th parade again. CCRW and TARS volunteers passed out patriotic pinwheels, flags and candy. Thanks everyone!🙏
June 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women met on Friday, June 19th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️ Our speaker was Mayor Ried Holien. Also if anyone would like to donate to Catherine Barronco's campaign for State Auditor, you may do so. She is running in place of her husband who is being treated for stage 4 cancer. I'll send the link. Thanks everyone! ⭐️⭐️
May 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women will met on Friday, May 15th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️ Our speakers were Glen Vilhauer, District 5 State Senate Candidate,: Byron Callies, District 5 State House Candidate; Matt Roby, District 5 State House Candidate; Stephanie Sauder, District 4 State Senate Candidate; and Brenda Hanten our Codington County Auditor. Thanks for supporting CCRW.
April 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women will met on Friday, April 17th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ Our speakers were: Heather Baxter, who is running for Secretary of State; Fred Deutsch, District 4 House Candidate; Kent Roe, District 4 House Candidate; and Stacey Hendricks, Executive Director for the nonprofit organization, Brothers and Sisters Behind Bars.
March 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women met on Friday, March 20th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️ We heard from: District 5 Representative, Josephine Garcia, who is running for the District 5 senate seat; US Senate Candidate, Justin McNeil; and Dylan Jordan, our District 4 Representative, who is running again for the same seat. Jeanne Horning spoke about state legislative issues. Madison Grimm also spoke about her efforts to be licensed to raise endangered pheasants. ⭐️⭐️ Thanks for supporting CCRW and coming to hear from our many speakers. ⭐️⭐️
February 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women met on Friday, February 20th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️The speakers were Sheriff Howell and candidate Ryan Kohl who is running for the House in District 4. Jeanne Horning reviewed legislative issues. ⭐️⭐️Thanks for supporting CCRW and coming to hear from Sheriff Howell, Jeanne Horning and Ryan Kohl.
January 2026 monthly CCRW meeting
The meeting was cancelled due to weather.
December 2025 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women met on Friday, December 19st at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️Our speakers were Rich Ohm from the Fallout Shelter Ministries and Kailee Dragt with Sue Stern from the Beacon Center. ⭐️⭐️Thanks for supporting CCRW and coming to hear from Fallout Shelter Ministries and Beacon Center. ⭐️⭐️
November 2025 monthly CCRW meeting
The Codington County Republican Women met on Friday, November 21st at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. ⭐️⭐️Our speaker was Melissa Magstadt, our SD Secretary of Health, who spoke on a number of important SD issues including the “Big Beautiful Bill.” ⭐️⭐️Thanks for supporting CCRW and coming to hear from Melissa Magstadt>
CCRW Women Decorate a Christmas Tree in Pierre
The CCRW decorated the SDFRW tree in Pierre with the help of State President , Beka Zerbst.
Lincoln Day Dinner 7 November 2025
2025 Lincoln Day Dinner -Meet the Candidates -Friday, November 7th -2nd Street Station -5:30 Social 6:30 Dinner -Tickets $50 $10 Student ⭐️Silent Auction Bake Sale hosted by CCRW. -TARS members helped -Thanks for participating! ⭐️Encourage a Legislator - Runs from January-March - Postcards mailed to you - Words of Support/Prayers - Legislator chosen for you - Let MaryLee know ASAP
October 2025 monthly CCRW meeting
️The Codington County Republican Women met on Friday, October 17th at 11:30 at 2nd Street Station. Our speaker was Kelly Patterson, a survivor of modern-day slavery. ⭐️⭐️At the early age of 6, in the state of South Dakota, she was introduced to an elite sex trafficking ring. Unknown to her family, this ring secretly groomed her for all aspects of trafficking including international travel. ⭐️⭐️Kelly is a sought after speaker and travels extensively to share, train, and educate. She has authored her autobiography in the book, “From Trafficked to Treasured”, and has worked with survivors of sexual trauma for over 20 years. Thanks for supporting CCRW and listening to our interesting speakers!
September 2025 monthly CCRW meeting
Ladies in Red Program
Monae Johnson, our Secretary of State, was our speaker at our annual Ladies in Red fundraiser on Friday, September 19th, Second Street Station. There was also a silent auction table with donated items which raised money for CCRW causes such as TARS (Teen Age Republican Students) and Caring for America. Thanks to all who donated items, to Martha Wiseman for providing a delicious cake for our dessert and to Fred Deutsch for donating the beautiful prints for the auction! ⭐️Thanks for supporting CCRW and listening to Monae Johnson talk about her background and what her office is doing to make South Dakota a better state.
