Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A new partnership between the Department of Game, Fish and Parks and the Department of Education brings learning and the outdoors together in a whole new way. You can now check out a park pass at the library to explore the school...
If you have visited the Menno Livestock Auction in the last month, you may have noticed a few changes. As of the beginning of the year, Matt and Marie Mehlhaf of Menno have purchased Menno Livestock Auction. Matt is a familiar face around the auction, being...
Submitted by Jared Hybertson, Centerville Development Corporation Executive Director The Centerville Development Corporation is one step closer to making the vision for their new housing development in Centerville a reality. On Wednesday, January 25th the bid...
A Valentine’s Day-themed Wine and Beer-Tasting Fundraiser will be held to benefit St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wakonda on Friday, Feb. 10. Everyone is invited to attend (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples |Writer If you’re looking for a fun and romantic activity...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor This week, I was going to reminisce about the loss of Cindy Williams, who played Shirley, the sweet and innocence half of Luverne & Shirley. A popular 80’s sitcom that most of us who were either kids of the 70s and 80s or...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Alycia Bromar first picked up a camera when she was justa little girl. Looking thru the lense of that small Brownie camera, Alycia discovered a whole new world. What others dismissed as ugly and ordinary, she saw as beautiful and...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer This week let’s get to the mayor of Marion, Jeff Jeno, a long time resident of Marion. Why did you want to be the mayor of Irene? Well, I served on the city council. After serving on the city council for 11 years it was a natural...
75 Hurley, South Dakota January 31, 2023 Betty Jorgensen, 75 of Hurley, passed away on January 31, 2023 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Memorial Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church, Parker. Visitation was held from...
86 Elk Point, South Dakota February 2, 2023 Janet L. Haug, 86, of Elk Point died on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg. Funeral Service was at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31903 475th...
55 Lennox, South Dakota January 29, 2023 Michaelle Lee Phipps Lund, 55 of Lennox and formerly of Parker died Sunday, January 29, 2023 from health complications at her home. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Home,...
Valentines Edition Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Since its February and February is the month of love, I thought it would be extra special to feature a couple whose love has stood the test of time. I searched and searched and found a couple who I feel not only...
Wyatt Rand battles an opponent during a recent match (photo/Mary Silvernail) parker wrestling First at BEC/LCC By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling squad put on a show last weekend as they continued their progress and head to the post season. The Pheasants...
It was all smiles for Parker Lessman and coach Dave Fuller after the Parker win against Chester. It was Parker’s first win since Dec. 2021. (photo/Kylie Harriman) parker girls’ basketball Parker girls nab first wins By Shane Merrill | Sports It took over a year, but...
parker boys’ basketball By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker boys found their first win of the season back in early January, holding the Flyers to just 15 percent shooting on the night. Parker saw a rematch with the Flyers last week, and this time around Chester...
The Pink Ladies program is made up of many fighters statewide who’s main goal is to raise money so that no on fights alone. (photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer What do darts and the cancer warriors have in common? The Turner County Pink Ladies, of...
Renae Hansen | Writer Viborg Police Chief Presley Helm has been in the position since October of last year. (photo/Submitted) When the City of Viborg had an opening for a Police Chief, they didn’t have to look too far to find their man. Presley Helm moved to...
Irene-Wakonda High School freshmen Natalie Girard (left) and Addison Brockmueller, both I-W Student Council members, are shown with some of the donated clothes folded and sorted for this Saturday’s “swap shop.” Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Irene-Wakonda...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Due process is granted to each and every citizen via the 14th amendment, which simply states that no person can be deprived of “life, liberty, or property without due process of the law.” It appears that the South Dakota legislature...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker School is proud to have three students chosen to participate in South Dakota Middle School All-State Band this year! Serenity Thiry, daughter of Michael and Katie Thiry, was chosen on the flute. Aleeus Wall, son...
