What Is Pioneer Review?

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Pioneer Review is a local community newspaper based in Philip, South Dakota, covering local news for Philip and the surrounding Haakon County area. It publishes reporting on health services, conservation awards, county development proposals, school programs, and community events, and it is part of a regional group of papers that also includes the Penn. Co. Courant, Bison Courier, Kadoka Press, Faith Independent, Murdo Coyote, and New Underwood Post. If you want local news from this part of western South Dakota, Pioneer Review is a place to find it.

What kind of content it publishes

The paper's front page and section listings show a mix of hard local news and community items. Examples drawn from its published headlines and excerpts:

  • Local institutions and services — "New doctor at Philip Health Services" covers staffing at the local health provider.
  • Agriculture and conservation — "Finns awarded as 2026 Haakon County Conservation District Natural Resources Conservation Program Winners" reports on the Natural Resources Conservation Award, created by the South Dakota Legislature in 2008 to recognize exceptional farming and ranching practices.
  • County development — "Is a Data Center coming to Perkins County" describes commissioners discussing a proposed ordinance for a possible 600-megawatt data center on about 300 acres, which the excerpt says would need 54,000 gallons of water a day.
  • Community life — "Welcome, Hunters!" covers pheasant season festivities in Jones County, including a live performance by The Bird Dogs at the Murdo Golf Clubhouse.
  • Schools and sports — items on a reading program led by former Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell and on the Harper Brothers winning an INFR team roping world championship.

Sections and services listed on the site

The site's navigation and user menu point to the practical parts of a community paper:

Area What it appears to cover
Obits Obituaries
Submissions Anniversary, birth, engagement, and letter-to-the-editor forms
Advertising Classified and display advertising
News Tips / Obituary Form Reader submissions to the newsroom
Galleries, Promotions, Special Sections Photos and themed editorial packages
Subscriptions / Login Subscription access and account login

Who it is for

  • Residents of Philip and nearby counties who want local government, health, school, and event coverage.
  • People with ties to the area — former residents, family members, or alumni — following community news from elsewhere.
  • Readers researching a specific local topic, such as a county ordinance, a conservation award, or a health services change, who need the paper's reporting rather than national coverage.

Practical notes before you use it

The site lists a subscription option and a login, so some content may sit behind a subscription; the available material does not state prices or whether any articles are free, so check the Subscriptions page for current terms. For announcements, obituaries, or advertising, the submission forms under the user menu are the direct route. If you are looking for a specific story, the section names above (Obits, Special Sections, Galleries) are the fastest way to narrow a search.