Introducing Maroney Commons

We’ve been busy with the big kick finish of our construction project, and now we’re excited to invite you to the Grand Opening Celebration of the all new Maroney Commons on Main Street in Howard, SD. Maroney Commons is home to Windward Inn and Conference/Training Center, Forecast Restaurant, Maroney’s Bar, and Miner County Wellness. The celebration of the power of partnerships begins at 1pm on Thursday, August 18 on Main Street in Howard. We hope you will join us!

1. “Architects of Change” performed by Monte Selby
2. Welcome and Proclamation
   Howard Mayor Andrew Dold
3. Recognizing the Power of Partnerships
   Joe Bartmann, President, Rural Learning Center
4. Introduction of Board of Directors
   Mary Stangohr, Chair, Miner County Development Corp
5. Remarks by Dr. Jim Beddow
   Rural Learning Center
6. Remarks by US Senator Tim Johnson
7. Remarks by Undersecretary Dallas Tonsager,
   USDA Rural Development
8. Remarks by Ben Ready,
   Office of US Senator John Thune
9. Remarks by Lance Hildebrandt,
10. Office of US Congresswoman Kristi Noem
11. Remarks by Mike McDowell, CEO
    Heartland Consumers Power District
12. “You Were the Wind” recitation by Sigurd Andenas and Morgan Andenas
13. Special Recognition of Maroney Family
14. Special Announcement by Mike Messier
    Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
15. Announcement of Parry Initiative for Rural Leaders
    Mads Andenas, Chair, Rural Learning Center
16. Closing Remarks by Faye Oines, Director of Hospitality,
    Maroney Commons
17. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
18. Maroney Commons Tours