80 Davenport, Iowa August 17, 2022 Beverly Jean Poppe, 80, of Davenport passed away peacefully August 17, 2022, at Promedica Nursing Home in Davenport, Iowa. Services will be held at a later date. She was born November 12, 1941, in Marion, South Dakota to...
88 Bridgewater, South Dakota August 16, 2022 Marvis Elrene (Becker) Graber, was greeted by Jesus, her family and a multitude of friends as she entered her eternal home on August 16, 2022. Marvis was born on September 14, 1933 to Bernard J and Minnie J (Deckert) Becker...
69 Viborg, South Dakota August 15, 2022 Terrence Lee “Terry” Edelman, 69 of Viborg and former parts manager at Truck and Trailer Sales and Service in Yankton, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home of natural causes. Memorial services will be at 4:00 p.m. Friday,...
85 August 18, 2022 Marriette Schultz, 85, of Bridgewater passed away on Aug.18th at the Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24th at the United Methodist Church of Alexandria from 5-7 pm with prayer service at 7 pm. Burial...
Riley Tschetter take the snap in Burke. Tschetter threw for 242 yards and three scores in a 34-12 win. (Photo/submitted) Marion Athletics Alan Astleford | Writer Friday, August 19 was the first game for the new football coop. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy...
Charlie Paten (40) and Jacob Schoffelman (22) work to bring down the EPJ running back at last Fridays opener. (photo by Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker football team opened their season last Friday night against Elk Point-Jefferson in Parker. The...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor L-R Back Row Drew Burkholder, Merrik Burkholder, Athena Burkholder, Kathy Burkholder, Kevin Burkholder, Jane Hertel, Harvey Hertel. Front Row Orin Burkholder, Weston Burkholder, Tessa Hertel, Tiffany Hertel, Taya Runge and Val Runge....
Renae Hansen | Writer A new pipeline discussion has entered the South Dakota conversation, as well as landowners’ properties and worries as the project pushes forward throughout the year. Summit Carbon Solution began work on a new pipeline throughout South Dakota and...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, August 8 at 7 p.m. at the City Hall office. The big topic on the agenda was a contract the City entered into with Raeco Builders of Sioux Falls back in July of 2021....
Mr. Leberman presented a unit for the elementary teachers Alan Astleford | Writer We have noticed the signs of an approaching new school year – back packs, school supplies, school clothes and athletic practices. Teachers and staff are not excused from their...
(left) Jackie Buller and Mayor Derek Nolan Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, August 8 at 7 p.m. at the City Hall office. The meeting kicked off with the swearing-in of new, interim City Council member,...
Retiring Turner County Register of Deeds Carol Viet was recognized at the County Commissioners Meeting last week. Carol is pictured with her “new bosses”, grandsons Luke and Levi Viet. Renae Hansen | Writer The Turner County Commissioners presented retiring Register...
Front row: Maggie Kessler, Natalie Blair, Tatum Lyons, Isabella Voog, Charley Nelson, Presley Skonhovd, Aubree Schwartz, Mataya Vannosdel, Jenna Graves, Brooklyn Kessler, Aubrey Jensen, Hayley Voog, Syndil Radio, Back Row: Gia Miller, Jordyn Fredrickson, Emma...
By Shane Merrill | Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars finished last season with two wins, but injuries plagued the team after opening the season with a one point loss and a 30 point win. Back to lead the Cougars is head coach Rob Kessler who enters the year with a 30-17...
Front Row Left to Right – Don Gergen(9th), Jake Coleman(10), Michael Even(10), Riley Pankratz(9), Gavin Flannery(9), Jonas Sattler(9) Middle Row – Jerimiah Friman(10), Ethan Kasten(12), Zaul Centeno(12), Connor Even(11), Levi Berens(11), Ray Travnicek(11), Seth Van...
By Shane Merrill | Sports The Irene-Wakonda Eagle cross country team brings back a mix of experience and newcomers as they look to qualify runners to the state meet. Head coach Stephanie Ganschow enters her fourth year at the helm with a healthy roster. Back for the...
By Shane Merrill | Sports In the Irene-Wakonda volleyball camp spirits are high after finishing with a 15-13 winning record a year ago. Hannah Lukes enters her fourth year at the helm in a program she has helped guide to a turnaround the past three years. Lukes lost...
By Shane Merrill | Sports Coming off a winless season a year ago, the Irene-Wakonda Eagles football team is feeling optimistic. 2021 is in the rear view mirror, as The Eagles return six seniors, several with three year starting experience and seven starters for the...
Front: Sam Gavette, Stella Postma, Terryn Fuller, Aspen Rand, Braelyn Berens, Hannah Schaeffer, Saige Lessman, Kyla Fosheim. Middle: Ashlynn Walton, Raya Jans, Natalie Haase, Jenna VanVelzen, Hailey Phillips, Mara Mohr, Mya Beyer, Lily Feltman, Shelby Pankratz, Halle...
