Seventh graders Aydrian McCormick and buddy Kein Niland hang out in the hallway between classes. Dawn Rye | Writer According to the Parker policy manual, “bullying” is a pattern of repeated conduct that causes physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more...
The Parker Homecoming Court candidates include Desiree Pierce, Jarrett Wildeboer, Brooke Berens, Joe Mahan, Jason Ebeling, Macy Kippes, Davin Fuller, Alexis Even, Jaivyn DeBoer and Ashlynn Wildeboer. Homecoming Coronation will be held Monday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m....
Dawn Rye | Writer The Fall Vendor Fair and Turtle Races will be Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parker Community Building. Bbq sandwiches, chips, drinks, bars provided. Sign up for the Turtle Race at Countryside or the day of the race until...
84 Wednesday, Sept. 1 Marion Eldon H Berg was born on Aug. 17, 1937 to Henry C. and Mary Engbrecht Berg. He grew up on the family farm. He joined two older sisters Ethel (David), Martin and Ella (Eugene), Tieszen and later Lois (Larry) Kaufman joined the...
Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker Pheasant volleyball squad was looking to hold on to the conference tournament trophy they earned a year ago, but had their hopes dashed in the first round to MCM. The Pheasants, however disappointed, had no time to dwell as...
Charlie Patten makes a move around a defender during a recent game (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker football team faced two strong opponents in the past two weeks, first facing powerhouse Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan as well as Beresford....
Dawn Rye | Writer Sept. 11, 2001, remains one of the most pivotal points in American history for police officers, military personal, firefighters, first responders and local volunteers. It was the day the United States was attacked by the Islamic extremist group, al...
Lisa Laird and her dog Stanley were part of the Parker Library Summer Reading program. Laid, Stanley read a book to Blake Kutcha during the event. Dawn Rye | Writer Lisa Laird and her dog Stanley were part of the Parker Library Summer Reading program. Laird, who is a...
Dawn Rye | Writer Marching bands are comprised of several musical instruments that create a unique sound when played together. Whether it be the snare drums, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, or trombone, each device brings something to the table based on the type of...
Dawn Rye | Writer The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s $4.3 million projects on S.D. Highway 19 from S.D. Hwy 42 to 277th Street at the intersection is on schedule to be finished by November. Project Engineer Corey McClelland said Commercial Asphalt...
75 Tuesday, Aug. 31 Parker Andrew J. Dykshorn was born on Nov. 24, 1945, at Mitchell to Andrew and Irene Hohn. He was one of six children and Charley and Katie Dykshorn adopted him and two of his brothers. He grew up in the Harrison area and was united in...
Dawn Rye | Writer On Saturday, Aug. 28, former Parker High School student Zack Anderson was honored as a decorated Pheasant athlete with one of his jerseys. Anderson, a 2016 graduate of Parker, has represented the Pheasants on and off the track for five years....
Brooke Berens eyes a kill last week against Sioux Valley. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball team started hot but couldn’t finish last Tuesday night against longtime conference foe Sioux Valley. Parker jumped out to big leads in the...
Alek Kuchta runs in Salem at the MCM invite last week (photo by Al Astleford) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker cross-country team has been hard at work this season, taking to the golf course in Salem last week. The Pheasants had an exceptional day started off by the...
brings danger when posting your child’s picture on social media Monica Christensen and her son, Patrick getting acquainted with new classroom. Dawn Rye | Writer Many parents post stories, photos and videos of their kids on social media because they’re proud of their...
Trash lines the roadways and ditches along 473rd Avenue and 273rd Street just north of Parker. Dawn Rye | Writer Illegal dumping is the disposal of trash at any location or public right-of-way without legal permission. This includes dumping furniture, tires, trash and...
Dawn Rye | Writer Small steps can make a big difference in making Turner County a safer place for the residents. People depend on connection, whether with family, friends’ neighbors, or the local sheriff’s office, to keep the community safe. Recently Deputy Trey...
96 Wednesday, Aug. 18 Marion On Sept 20, 1924, Allen Schrag was born to Rev. John and Katie (Miller) Schrag and raised on the family farm south of Marion and was the eighth of nine children. He was baptized on June 1, 1941, at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, where he...
Jack Even runs past a Rapid City Christian defender during last weeks home win against the Comets (photo by Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer On a stormy night last Saturday, the Parker football team was able to sneak in a game against Rapid City Christian...
Desiree Pierce passes a hard hit ball during last weeks match (photo by Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker volleyball team got off to their usual start last Tuesday night, traveling to Irene to face the I-W Eagles. Parker wasted little time on the...
