Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. For those who live in Steen, you might have heard about the stink. The ponds are filling faster than they should, and I don’t need to tell you that it’s not good. So if you happen to meet a group of guys digging up your street, do not be alarmed, for they mean to do you no harm. Seek guidance for the great big man with the plan (Mel) and he will make you understand the problem must be fixed or we all will be in the mix.The Steen City Council would like to remind Steen residents that as soon as the frost comes out, crews will be working on laying tile to help fix the continuing water problem in Steen. If crews are on your street, you may seek to have them hook your sump pumps to the tile for easy drainage. See your councilmen for more details. In other news last week Jo and Joyce Aykens went to Orange City and had noon lunch with Susan and Jadeyn Veldkamp, Vince and Laurie Kurtz and little McKenzie. This past Thursday evening Melvin and JoAnn Paulsen of rural Steen met Johnny and Marilyn Hovland of Rapid City for dinner in Sioux Falls. The four of them work together all summer doing bus tours around the country.This past week there was another hymn-sing at the Tuff Home. Mildred Keunen played the piano. Also in attendance were Jo Aykens and Milton Bonnema of Steen.In hospital news Don Bonnema remains in the veterans hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., after complications from lung surgery. Mike Bonnema of rural Steen and Ginger France of Sioux City, Iowa, have made several trips to visit him. Sister Beth Sakurai of Japan flew into Sioux Falls on Tuesday and is spending a week and a half in Steen while Don recovers.Pastor Dan Ramaker underwent same-day surgery in Sioux Valley Hospital on Tuesday to remove some kidney stones and is doing well.Celebrations have been in order in Steen this past week. Last Saturday, Feb. 25, Cindy McGowan celebrated her 29th birthday again and also Dylan Bosch of rural Steen turned 16 and received a pickup. Happy birthday to you both! Also celebrating this past week were Luke and Alisha (Roozenboom) Stubbe who announced they are expecting in September. And to top off this past week’s excitement, many Steen residents were able to see the H-BC girls’ basketball team play some nail-biting tournament games. Congratulations, girls, on a great year! In church news this past Sunday the SRC started its six-week venture of "Come Thirsty." The RCYF had an on-site to Rock Rapids where Brad Hindt shared his testimony with the group. This coming Friday, March 3, the SWM is hosting the Women’s World Day of Prayer. All women of the community are invited to participate at 1:30 p.m., and Ranee Hagen will be the featured speaker.In closing, a helpful hint to those who enjoy going to movies but are not sure about the content. Check out www.screenit.com or www.pluggedinonline.com for the full scoop on the stuff the trailers don’t tell you, stuff like sexual content, violence, and profanity. A great aid for parents wondering what their kids are watching.If you have any news you would like placed in the Steen news, please contact Brian at 855-2232 or at knowgrowshow@hotmail.com. Blessings!