Alex Voegeli used his 44 Massey Harris to place in the Monroe Freedom Days tractor pull. (New Era Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Monroe Fire department held their annual Freedom Days tractor pull June 24. Most of the track preparation had...
Two benches and a tree form a new spot to sit in front of the Irene-Wakonda Elementary School. The spot is a memorial to longtime Wakonda teacher Carol Vognild, who passed away in 2021 (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Two new benches and a tree offer a...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer After almost a decade, Mr. Silvernail is saying goodbye to the Parker Pheasants. He first came to Parker nine years ago in search of a strong community and great school. He found exactly that in Parker. His first seven years at the...
Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener What is the first reaction most gardeners do when it doesn’t rain? Water! (This one is for you, Jim!) But many are tempted to be over achievers and then scratch their heads wondering why their plants are dying. One of the...
The old roller skating rink in Viborg was demolished last week. The building has most recently been used for storage by the hospital. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer What sad news we received of the sudden passing of Dennis DeNeui out in Las Vegas...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Perception is a weird thing. About a month ago, my 14 year old grandson came to spend the weekend. We woke up to an extremely hot and windy day. One step outside and we all agreed that our plans to get some much needed yard work...
86 Yankton, South Dakota June 28, 2023 Jeanette Moen Johnson, age 86, of Yankton, South Dakota was reunited with her loved ones awaiting her heavenly arrival on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A...
86 Marion, South Dakota July 6, 2023 Gertrude Dornbusch, 86 died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the Freeman Regional Medical Center. Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Tieszen Memorial Home Chapel in Marion. Burial was...
?????????? 29 Las Vegas, Nevada June 27, 2023 Dennis Lee DeNeui, 29 of Las Vegas and a native of Hurley, S.D., died suddenly of an acute infection on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Las Vegas. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 703...
78 Parker, South Dakota July 7, 2023 Jim Zebell, 78 of Parker, passed away on July 7, 2023 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Parker Community...
82 June 27, 2023 Rapid City, S.D. Donald Dale Easton, 82, passed away on June 27th at his home in Rapid City. Don was born on May 11, 1941 to Dale and Angela Easton in Wessington Springs, S.D. He was the second oldest of six children. Following graduation...
83 Parker, South Dakota June 29, 2023 David Kuck, 83 of Parker, passed away on June 29, 2023 at the VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Memorial Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe. Burial with Military Honors...
Benson Jones pitches during a recent game. Jones has been a key piece for the Parker teener pitching staff this season (photo/Kirsten Wieman) parker teener baseball Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker teener baseball club continued their hot streak last week,...
(photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Turner County is just one of the 18 counties in the path of the 469 mile long path planned for the Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline. This is a hot topic for landowners and politicians alike, and as is one that...
Author Lonnette Kelley (photo/submitted Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A couple of months ago, we brought a story to you about a woman named Lonnette Kelley. Her story began during the Covid quarantine. After too many days of seclusion and fear, Kelley and a...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Are you mechanically inclined but space challenged? Meaning, if you like to work on your own vehicles, but don’t have the garage or the tools to do so that can be frustrating. It’s also un-nerving when you get the bill after taking...
Wakonda American Legion Auxiliary member Ruth Hessman was recently recognized for 50 years of membership. Here, ALA President Donna Henriksen (left) gives Hessman the award (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer The Wakonda Legion Auxiliary recently recognized...
An Irene-Wakonda summer reading program participant helps Magician Joey Quinn with a magic trick during last week’s show at the Irene Public Library (photo/submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer More than 40 children in the Irene-Wakonda area participated in this year’s...
Bernard Broyles performed gospel songs on his keyboard at the Tieszen Home June 28. (photo/Alan Astlefor) Alan Astleford | Writer An Outdoor Community concert was presented by Bernard Broyles at the Tieszen Home Wednesday evening June 28. Mr. Broyles utilized...
