We are back in Vermillion, South Dakota, where we will read a historical marker. Following that, we'll discuss Vermillion in 1971 and get to know two 17-year-old girls who are heading to a graduation party right before they vanish.... in Vermillion.

Upcoming EventsOne Book Siouxland Kick-Off 

Learn more about our 2025 One Book Siouxland title,Vanished in Vermillion by Lou Raguse. There will be three sessions on themes from the book including:

10:00 a.m.: podcaster Local Lou will present on the Court of Public Opinion featuring local historical crimes (Meeting Room A/B)

11:30 a.m.: award winning artist, Jerry Fogg, will speak on his art and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Library floor by art wall)

1:00 p.m.: journalist panel discussing crime reporting in South Dakota (Meeting Room A/B)

Saturday, April 5, 10:00 a.m.-2 p.m.
Downtown Library- Meeting Room A/B

For adults aged 18 and older.

One Book Siouxland Siouxland Libraries 

Case Timeline - Vanished in Vermillion 

“Vanished in Vermillion” answers locals’ questions about 1971 party disappearance 

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What Happened in May 1971 - On This Day⁠  

⁠The Cost of Goods the Year You Were Born | Stacker⁠  

Argus Leader 6/3/1971 and 1/12/1972 can be read in their entirety on Localloupodcast.com in the Episodes tab.