Pioneer Memorial to host 65h Anniversary & Health Fair

Pioneer Memorial to host 65h Anniversary & Health Fair

Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is celebrating its 65th Anniversary in conjunction with their Health Fair on Monday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The event will include a blood, lab direct test specials, blood pressure check, vision screening, skin cancer check, CPR demonstration and much more! There will...

I-W Sixth Grade learn about The New Era

I-W Sixth Grade learn about The New Era

In honor of National Newspaper Week, New Era reporter Riva Sharples visited the Irene-Wakonda sixth grade class last week. Sharples talked with the students about her job as a...

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Obituaries

Darlene Joy Hofer

86Centerville, SDSeptember 30, 2024Darlene Joy Hofer was born to Joseph and Juliet (Jensen) Brodland on March 1, 1938. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian Faith at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Freeman, South Dakota. She attended country school and went...

John Schwartz

99Marion, SDOctober 1, 2024Memorial Services were held on Monday October 7, at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman.John Schwartz was born June 18, 1925 to Fred and Sadie (Albright) Schwartz. He joined his brother Curt and was later followed by sister...

Olive Baker

94Hurley, SDSeptember 27, 2024Olive Baker, 94 of Hurley, passed away on September 27, 2024 at the Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Hurley City Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones...

Darlene Schissel

91Hurley, SDSeptember 28, 2024Darlene Schissel, 91 of Hurley, passed away on September 28, 2024 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Services will be held at a later date at the United Methodist Church, Hurley.  Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday,...

Marjorie Ann (Dahlin) Boehmer

86Stafford, VASeptember 18, 2024Marjorie Ann (Dahlin) Boehmer, 86, of Stafford, VA passed away on September 18, 2024. Marjorie was born and raised in Centerville, South Dakota. Prior to living in VA, Marjorie was a resident in Indianapolis, IN; Peoria, IL; Smyrna, TN;...

Verlyn Fast

88Denver, COAugust 7, 2024Verlyn Jane Fast, born on October 19, 1935, died in Denver, Colorado on August 7, 2024, from complications from a stroke. Verlyn grew up on the family farm outside of Freeman until the family moved into town when she was 16. Verlyn attended...

Reinhold Bittner

77Beresford, SDSeptember 22, 2024Reinhold Bittner, 77, of Beresford passed away on September 22 at the Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford. Memorial Services will be held on Friday October 11, at 2 p.m. at the Walter’s Funeral Home in Freeman. Visitation will begin at...

Steven C. Monteith

76Arlington, SDSeptember 21, 2024Steven C. Monteith, 76, of Arlington, SD passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Avera at Home Hospice, Sioux Falls, SD.  Memorial Services were held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Lake Norden Covenant Church, Lake Norden, SD. ...

Sports

Tornadoes fall to Phoenix

Corbin Tople works hard to gain more yards after contact vs. Freeman/Freeman Academy Marion. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Senior night on Friday night lights! This year we recognized six senior leaders on the team. Your time, talents,...

Lady Tornadoes travel to Marty

Harper Wattier digs a spike vs. Irene-Wakonda. The students dressed in camouflage and orange to honor Superintendent Hutch. They raised over $800 to donate towards expenses while he battles cancer. No one fights alone. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville...

Centerville cross country competes in Colman-Egan Invitational

Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The cross country team made the trip to Colman to compete in the Colman-Egan Invitational. The competition is steep at these meets. The further the team travels the newer the competition. There was not a JH division again this meet so...

Chamberlain outlasts Parker

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Parker headed to Chamberlain last Friday night with high hopes of keeping their post season hopes alive and coming back with a win. Unfortunately for the Pheasants, who were suffering injuries, the Cubs were too much to overcome, and...

Pheasants go 2-2 at Pentagon

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker volleyball team picked up two wins at the annual Sioux Falls Pentagon tournament, taking down Menno and Canistota while losing to MVP and Winner.Against Menno, Parker won 2-0, 25-21 and 25-22 and was led by Jenna VanVelzen with...

Cougars continue to dominate

Jake Austin gets one hand on a pass from Brady Schroedermeier..  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars (5-1) dominated Chester 68 to 25 on Friday night, and we’re sure the victory was too sweet, after...

Cougars split games, prepare for tough matchups

Addy Huth goes up for a kill over some Baltic defenders. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars moved to 4-11 on the season after splitting two games this week. On Tuesday, the Cougars cruised past the...