We have a great selection of new adult and children’s books at the Parker Public Library. Stop in a take a look! If you don’t have a library card it’s easy to get signed up. We are located at 290 N Main Ave. Call 605-297-5552 or email parkerlib@iw.net if you...
Dawn Rye | Writer Prom is back on for 2022. The latest trends for buying this year’s prom dress are described as modern with an 80’s trend, from puff sleeves being no longer “flashy” or “tacky” but elegant and graceful. Puff sleeves make a perfect way to enhance a...
69 Jan. 5 Charles Anthony (Chuck) Larsen was born June 7, 1953 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Charles E. Larsen and Phyllis M. (Wachendorf) Larsen. He passed from this life January 5,2022 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota after a brief illness,...
67 Viborg Jan. 1 Shawn K. Smith, 67 of Viborg died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home of natural causes. Shawn Keith Smith was born on December 14, 1954 at Rockville Centre, New York to Allen Leslie Smith, Jr and Valerie Mary (Golmini) Smith. Shawn was raised...
Aspen Rand looks for a pass during a recent game (photo by Shane Merrill) By Shane Merrill | Sports Parker was nearly able to pull off another win last week, but a late lead wouldn’t hold, as Bon Homme was able to hold-off the Pheasants 58-56. There was little drama...
Ray Travinicek drives in for two against Beresford (photo by Shane Merrill) By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker boys basketball team picked up their second win of the season last week, as they traveled to Tyndall and took care of the Cavaliers 56-43. The Pheasants...
Shane Merrill | Sports Coming into last Thursday, the Parker boys had ran off a 2-4 record, but were within striking distance in all four of their losses. Parker entered the Big East Conference tournament with the seventh seeded, meaning they met eventual champion...
Jack Even works an opponent during a recent match (photo by Mary Silvernail) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling team found stiff competition last week as they traveled to Presho for a new add on to their schedule, the Mid Dakota Monster tournament. The...
2021 top stories in the books Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor In this issue of your favorite hometown newspaper, we are going to take you on a little ride back in time. It seems like not so long ago we were all excited about the new year 2021 coming, so we...
Dawn Rye | Writer In early January of 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the United States. Health officials at that time still didn’t have enough information about the virus. COVID-19 is an acute...
Dawn Rye | Writer A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older (including pregnant people). A flu vaccine can still reduce the risk of someone’s health from a severe illness. In addition, getting a flu vaccine will also help keep from being...
Dawn Rye | Writer When visiting the App Store or Google Play and searching “social media,” there are hundreds of apps. With the new trends of Twitch, a live streaming platform that allows creators to interact with their audience in real-time, its leading traffic...
The Parker Public Library has received a new set of adult large print books from the traveling circuit. The following titles will be available for check out through mid-March. Library hours are Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:30...
Chancellor Fire Department recently added a vehicle to their fleet. A 2016 Ford F350 with 1600 miles was purchased from an Illinois station earlier this month. Chancellor Fire Department Chief Jeb Ford said that the new vehicle will be used for hazard response/medical...
51 Freeman Dec. 20 Tammy Benjamin, 51, of Freeman passed away on Dec. 20th at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. Tammy Benjamin, 51, of Freeman SD passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2021 at Avera McKennan Hospital with her family at her side. Tammy Schrag was...
Alek Kuchta wrestles during a recent match. Kuchta finished in fourth this weekend (photo by Mary Silvernail) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling team faced off against several of the states top teams last weekend in Salem, coming away with 117 team points...
Hope Larson fights for a shot against two Watchdog defenders last weekend in Beresford (photo by Shane Merrill) By Shane Merrill | Sports Parker nearly pulled off an improbable comeback last Friday afternoon in Beresford as the Pheasants faced off against the...
By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parkston girls were able to overpower Parker just before the Christmas break, placing three players in double figures on their way to a 69-25 victory. The Pheasants struggled from the onset, as Parkston used stout defense and excellent...
Shane Merrill | Sports Just before their Christmas break, the Parker Pheasants welcomed the undefeated Parkston Trojans to town, and nearly came away with an upset, with the lead just slipping through their fingers. Parker opened the first quarter trading jabs,...
Davin Fuller goes up for a shot against two Beresford players last weekend (photo by Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports In another tough matchup last week, the Parker boys traveled to Beresford for a New Years matchup against the Watchdogs. Parker fell behind early...
