Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman discussed new circuit court requirements. Hoffman said visitors must wear a mask when entering the following areas in the courthouse — clerk of courts, court...
Wings of Valor opened their doors Sunday, Nov. 1, to several veterans from across the U.S. to give them a relaxing place. On Sunday, Nov. 1, Vietnam veteran Jack Gill salutes the American Flag during the National Anthem at the Wings of Valor grand open ribbon cutting....
Dawn Rye | Writer Since Kalani Jorgenson was a teenager, her grandpa always referred to her as his “little Miss America.” After receiving a letter in the mail that she could be the next “Miss Teen USA,” she thought it would be cool to compete and make him proud. She...
Board members Erin Anderson and Greg Simmermon answer questions from the public at last week's meting. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Parker School Board informational meeting to the public, board members addressed the community on renovations...
With consistent light to moderate snowfall in the Midwest, Turner County received approximately four inches of snow from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 25. On Monday, Oc. 26, Parker second graders Myles Prouty and Conner Schjodt enjoy gathering snow during the...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, Commissioner Mick Miller addressed concerns regarding burning corn stalks. He asked Austin if he received a phone call from Greg Farrar about burning and a culvert? Austin said he informed...
Pack #648 going door to door On Friday, Oct. 23, Parker Boy Scouts Jacob Bult, Elijiah Voorhees and Brody Niezwaag went door to door, handing out flyers regarding the food drive campaign. The food drive began Saturday, Oct. 24 and ends Saturday, Oct. 31. After the...
During the short film squeal of “Pale Dawn,” Cole Abbott played a 12-year-old version of Larry Boreland. Abbott is playing on the merry-go-round with his co-star sister when a bully arrives. (Photo/submitted) Dawn Rye | Writer A local father-son duo was given the...
Dawn Rye | Writer The Marion American Legion members will host their annual soup-sandwich event Wednesday, Nov. 11 and all are welcome. Gary Dykstra said vegetable beef soup, chicken noodle, chili, ham sandwiches and dessert cupcakes would be served from 4:30 p.m....
95 Thursday, Oct. 22 Canistota Dorothy Ferne Bormann was born on April 3, 1925 to Henry and Anna (Nelson) Bormann on the family farm near Canistota. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota by Pastor Fred Freese on May 24, 1925. On June 30, 1945 she was...
69 Friday, Oct. 23 Marion Our sweet Greggy never met a person that he didn’t love. Many people were touched, simply by being in his presence. His simple nature, quiet disposition, infectious smile and oh those hugs…so sweet, so real and so everlasting. Those are just...
92 Thursday, Oct. 23 Marion Geraldine Ann (Koller) Benney-Magnuson was born on July 5, 1928 on a farm southeast of Parker. She was the eldest daughter of John and Maxine (Finley) Koller. Her elementary education was obtained in Finley District #8 in the Bremer area....
98 Saturday, Oct. 24 Marion Joyce Marianne Hatheway was born in Mitchell on Aug. 16, 1922 to Howard and Ona (Vogus) Hatheway. At age four, the family moved near Parker where she attended school and graduated from Parker High School in 1940. Joyce then attended Freeman...
94 Friday, Oct. 17 Marion Kay Maxine Kasten (Erickson) Johnson was born Dec. 29, 1925 to Alfred and Zella (Clikeman) Kasten. She grew up on a farm north of Parker and attended rural school Wellington District 81, Minnehaha County. After graduation from Parker High...
62 Sunday, Oct. 18 Sioux Falls Jonathan David “JD” Dangel was born on Feb. 10, 1958 at Freeman to Arthur and Phyllis (Benson) Dangel. He graduated from Freeman High School in 1976 and graduated from Northwest Iowa Technical College in Sheldon, Iowa with a degree in...
Jack Even (35) corrals Angel Johnson last week against Viborg-Hurley in the openning round of the playoffs. (photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Writer Coming off a dramatic victory over Centerville, the Parker Pheasants football team found themselves with a 3-5...
Grace DeWald passes a hit to the Parker setter. (photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball team took on Flandreau last Tuesday night in a Big East Conference matchup. The Pheasants wasted little time on the visitors, toppling the Fliers in...
Dawn Rye | Writer As the 2020 general election date is fast approaching, voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect a United States president and fill seats in Congress and state legislatures. According to https://sdsos.gov/, if a voter cannot attend...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Tuner County planning and zoning meeting, a motion was made to approve the amended conditional use permit for Full Circle Dairy. Full Circle Dairy is located in the northeast half of Turner County. A1 Development Solutions owner...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, A1 Development Solutions updated the board on Full Circle Dairy. Owner Paul Kostboth said Full Circle Dairy was looking to expand now that construction can finally proceed. He explained that...
