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Gear up for Centerville Tornado Days 2022
Gear up for Centerville Tornado Days 2022 Jenn Eli | Writer June 29 through July 3 will be jam-packed with entertainment, food, and activities for everyone. This event kicks off Wednesday with children’s author Kevin Lovegreen. He is known for his books on Hunting...
Irene Rodeo kicks off this weekend
Renae Hansen | Writer The Village in the Valley is about to get a lot larger this weekend, with the Annual Irene Rodeo taking place on June 24 and 25. The rodeo kicks off on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. and continues on Saturday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. It is...
Swan Lake Marathon reaches the end of the road
Renae Hansen | Writer Shane Rist from the Centerville FFA offers a drink to one of the marathoners. (photo/Renae Hansen) The Swan Lake Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay was held for the last timewith only the 5K taking place as of next year. The decision was...
Parker School bond election-round two
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker School Board is asking you to get out and vote one more time. The last School Bond election asking for $5 million to move forward with Phase II of the school expansion was defeated with a low voter turnout. This...
Ole Alendal Post holds flag disposal ceremony
Renae Hansen | Writer Post commander Matt Wirth presents the flag for inspection to Cole Huber while members of the post look on. (photos/Renae Hansen) The Ole Alendal Post #117 of Viborg held a flag disposal ceremony on Sunday, June 12. Flag etiquette suggests...
Parker Councilman resigns
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker City Council meets in regular session on June 13 in the Parker City Office at 7 p.m. On a sad note, it was announced that the Parker VFW building has been sold. Because of this, the city is being asked to take...
4-H group takes on recycling drive
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Dairy Doers 4-H spent the day repainting the aluminum can bin on Main Street in Parker (photo submitted) A local 4-H group has taken over the aluminum can trailer on Main Street in Parker. Previously, the recycling drive was...
Dave Janssen
54 Freeman, South Dakota June 14, 2022 Dave Janssen, 54, of Freeman passed away unexpectedly on June 14th at his residence. Funeral Services were held on June 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. on June...
Derald R. Cink
96 Sioux Falls, South Dakota June 17, 2022 Derald R. Cink, 96 of Sioux Falls died Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at St. Lamberts Catholic Church in Sioux Falls with...
First week of combined papers is in the books
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Now that The New Era is back to being a county publication, I have a whole new audience out there! One thing I like to do from time to time is write an Editors column. I don’t always get around to getting one written, but I...
“From the Front Porch”
Renae Hansen | Writer After keeping us in suspense for a few days, we were excited to see Justin and Catrina Walsh announce that they will be kicking off a new venture this fall. The couple is well known for both their Renditions and Puzzled businesses, and...
One man’s trash
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Earl and Deb Joffer (photo by Donna Rumbaugh) As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure is as true as it gets. Beginning this weekend, you can go “Junkin” close to home. Just east of Get-N-Go on Highway...
Parker Blue slugs past Tea
By coach Shane Merrill Carter Berens looks to hit during a game (photo/ Kirsten Wieman) The Parker Blue 12U team ran past Team Willemsen last week, posting their biggest win of the season as 14 hits helped propel the team to a 17-2 victory. The host Titans and...
Parker Red edges Cougars
By Shane Merrill | Sports Teegun Wentzel takes off from a base during a recent game (photo/Kirsten Wieman) The Parker Red 12U baseball team had one game last week, after heat postponed their Monday night matchup. Parker faced off against Viborg-Hurley Wednesday night...
June 23, 2022
Welcome to the all-new Turner County New Era
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It is with great excitement that I welcome you to our new county publication. Turner County is a close-knit group of towns and rural areas that all have a lot of exciting things going on. Our county is filled with talented...
A Homecoming like no other in Marion
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor We have heard the stories over and over about everything being put on hold for the last couple of years due to one thing or another. In Marion, one of the biggest celebrations of the year is the All School Reunion, which is...
Fishing Derby hailed success
Shane Merrill | Sports Levi and Luke Viet. It was near perfect weather for the 13th annual Parker youth fishing derby, which took place last Saturday, June 11 at the Parker baseball fields. Youngsters signed up at noon with a near record 48 kids participating. The...
Gear up for Tornado Days in Centerville
Jenn Eli | Writer Katie Schoepf and Dawn Weier participate in the famous Toilet Bowl Race held each year during Tornado days. (photo submitted-year unkown) Make plans now to attend Tornado Days in Centerville over the Fourth of July weekend. Get your July 4th...
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