Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor sebeling@ncppub.com Imagine traveling so far, for so long, that by the end of your career, you have basically traveled around the earth 16 times. And those miles traveled came at 60 miles a day, every school day, for 34 years. Phil...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting the dumping of pit water from Knodel Contractor’s gravel pit was discussed. Commissioner Tony Ciampa mentioned several farmers brought it to his attention that Knodel’s pit water...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During the Turner County commissioner’s meeting last week, concerns were addressed with Knodel Contractors dumping pit water into a drainage ditch. Landowners and Kelly Knodel clarified the drainage concerns after last week’s meeting....
One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near Parker. Names of those involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. A 2018 Ford F350 Super Duty pickup was northbound on South Dakota Highway 19...
Senior Grace Reiffenberger is all smiles even though she and her classmates have been out of school since mid March due to COVID-19. Parker seniors will celebrate graduation next Saturday, May. 16. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor...
On Sunday, May 4 Pastor Rick Andrus of the Parker United Methodist Church prepares to speak his sermon to his congregation members via Facebook live. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County equalization meeting a motion was made to accept the recommendation of $404,285 for David and Lori Dykstra’s home. Equalization Director Faye Dubbelde explained the property is located on tract one of...
Harlan L. Klinghagen 77 Sunday, April 26 Parker Harlan Leo Klinghagen was born on June 9, 1942, on a farm in Turner County to George and Lucille Klinghagen. Harlan is the older brother to his twin Harvey. On Oct. 14, 1961, he was united in marriage to Janet Bishop at...
Marian Bingner 90 Sunday, April 19 Lennox formerly of Chancellor Marian Jane Timmerman was born on Feb. 25, 1930, on a farm near Davis, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Conroy) Timmerman. She lived in this area and attended rural school until moving with her family...
Dennis Otten 81 Sunday, April 19 Sioux Falls Dennis was born Dec. 28, 1938, at home on a farm northwest of Parker to Harley and Katie Otten. Growing up, he lived in Madison and Arizona. At the age of 14, his family moved back to the family farm in Parker. Dennis...
Delores M. Nielsen 95 Saturday, April 25 Viborg Delores Marie Nielsen was born on Feb. 6, 1925 in Yankton County to Lars and Mae (Hansen) Christensen. She grew up in the Viborg area where she attended country school. On Dec. 29, 1944, she was united in marriage to...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor sebeling@ncppub.com Being a treasure hunter sounds a bit like a fairytale. Traveling the countryside, looking for treasures buried deep underground, not knowing what might be hidden. One such pursuer of the past is archeologist Tom...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com Parker Volunteer Fire Department recently added a new vehicle to their line up of emergency units. Parker Fire Chief Max Masters said the rescue truck goes on most of the calls, but it doesn’t have firefighting capabilities. It could...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County equalization meeting a motion was made to adjust Jeff Searles manufactured home value to $175,000.00. Searles explained in the original deal they purchased the home for $137,000 on 10.96 acres. Renee...
VIBORG – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound of South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver, 55-year-old Shane St. Clair, lost control. The...
Janice L. Dangel 74 Monday, April 13 Sioux Falls Janice L. Petersen was born on June 10, 1945, at Viborg to Marvin and Selma (Simonson) Petersen. Jan graduated from Hurley High School in 1963 and received her BS degree from Dakota State University and her Master’s...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Parker school board meeting, the board agreed to host Parker High School graduation on Saturday, May 16 with some major adjustments due to COVID-19. According to Superintendent Donavan DeBoer, he spoke with the...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County equalization meeting, Turbulent Games owner Keegan Batson agreed with the assessment value of the property and wants Turbulent Games to continue to grow with Parker. Deputy Renee Jans explained the...
VIBORG — A 55-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. The name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound on...
Madeline “Topsy” Konda 98 Saturday, April 11 Marion Madeline “Topsy” was born on Aug. 12, 1921 south of Humboldt, to Will and Carolyn (Mathews) Miller. She attended country school and on March 2, 1949, she was united in marriage to Henry Konda at St. Ann’s Catholic...
