Melissa Schultz | Writer The results of the Parker School Board are in. Parker School District welcomes one newcomer Ryan Weiman and incumbent Matt Rand. Each will sit one three-year term commencing during the July School Board meeting. Voting was held at the Parker...
Melissa Schultz | Writer Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, is a great time to set good examples for your children and teach them how they can positively impact the world around them. By teaching our children about Earth Day you can instill in them a passion for...
Melissa Schultz | Writer As summer quickly approaches, most families are left scrambling to figure out on what to do with their kids this summer. Many are trying to book summer camps, finding out whether pools are open, what daycares have openings, when vacation bible...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the city office. It was the place to be as they hosted a full house with nearly standing room only. After roll call and approval of minutes...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Heritage Park was filled with laughter as children and adults gathered to participate in the Parker Easter Egg Hunt. The event was held on Saturday, April 16 and there was a good turnout, despite the chilly temperatures and...
29 Parker April 12 Alex Koller, 29 of Parker, passed away on April 12, 2022. Alex Robert Koller was born on May 24, 1992 in Sioux Falls, SD to Thomas and Anita “Petey” (Friman) Koller. He was the youngest of the boys, joining big brother Eric. He graduated from Parker...
80 Parker and Marion April 10 Velma Korthals, 80 of Parker and Marion, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 under hospice care. Velma Jean (Hamm) Korthals was born on March 8, 1942 to Dick and Carrie (Vos) Hamm in Pipestone, MN. She attended Leota Christian School until the...
Shane Merrill | Sports Last Sunday the Parker trap shooters battled strong winds as they took to the field for their second day of shooting competition. “It was really windy at the range so some of the kids had a hard time with shooting,” commented coach Paul...
Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker trap team battled wind once again last week on April 10, and managed a mixed bag of results despite the wind. “It was another windy day to shoot,” said coach Paul Muller. “We had another tough day at the range, it was calm until about...
Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker trap team entered their first week of the season posting impressive numbers while battling the wind last weekend. Several participants showed steady improvement as the season gets underway. Each Round is 25 clays, with a 50 being a...
Shane Merrill | Sports In a wild game Monday night, the Parker Pheasant HS baseball team traveled to Elk Point to face the EPJ Huskies. Parker put together one of their best games of the season, coming away with a 5-4 victory in extra innings. Pitching on the night...
Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker golf team opened their season last week first at the class ‘B’ classic and then at the Garretson Early Bird which was counted as a practice round. At the classic, the Phesants golfers struggled through the cold and windy conditions....
Although report to the County Sherriff, trash dumped along side of 273rd street has remained there for almost a year. (Photo/Melissa Schultz) Melissa Schultz | Writer For at least couple of years, Turner County residents have been seeing building materials, broken...
Melissa Schultz | Writer Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. These events are designed to help a member prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging...
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special Since July 1, 2020, South Dakota outdoor enthusiasts have been required to purchase the South Dakota Habitat Stamp when purchasing hunting, fishing or furbearer’s licenses. The stamp was created by the 2020 South Dakota legislature...
Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Olivia Kleinsasser, Dillon Scott, Teegun Wentzel, Conner Engbarth and Kaden Fosheim. Middle row from left: Brinley Preheim, Andrew Christensen, Julian Engel, Pheobe Woodring, Isabel Gerry and Caleb Groenweg. Front...
89 Corsica April 1 Doris Markus, 89 of Corsica/Harrison, SD died Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg, SD. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be directed to the Harrison Community Church building fund, Harrison Cemetery Fund or...
92 Sioux Falls (Formally of Parker) April 3 Harold Smith, 92 of Sioux Falls, formally of Parker, passed away on April 3, 2022 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. Harold Richard Smith was born on January 5, 1930 near Parker, SD to Ole and Christina (Peterson)...
69 Harrisburg April 1 Julie Andersen, 69 of Harrisburg died Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Julie Ann Wingert was born on May 20, 1952 at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls to Julius and Betty (Biever) Wingert. She grew up...
