Zach McConniel, Phil Luke, and Josh McConniel, shown here with a previous year’s arsenal, as well as Pat Blau, have put on a fireworks show at Ken’s Lake north of Marion for several years now. (Photo/Submitted) Fourth of July celebrations planned around the area Renae...
Red and Green were not the only colored tractors. A yellow Minneapolis Moline B challenged the Hotfoot sled. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Monroe Freedom Days tractor pull was held on Saturday, June 28, as it has been for many years. Rain had...
The Class of 1975 float in the parade. A great time was had at Marion’s Summer Celebration, held June 20-22, with the cruise night, parade, car show and more keeping visitors hopping throughout the weekend. One of the highlights of the weekend was the All School...
Parker Lessman and Colin Robertson work diligently to pump water off the softball fields in Parker Saturday morning using a shop vac to suck the water up. Parker saw another 1.5 inches of rain but several field crew members and volunteers got the fields up and running...
The Main Street Market in Irene offered shoppers a delicious variety of baked goods and so much more. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Irene held the first of their Main Street Markets of the year last Tuesday, June 24. Although the event is normally held on...
The baby ducks were a big hit with the library patrons and staff! (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The Viborg Public Library was home to a very special delivery recently with the much anticipated birth of the baby ducks that staff and patrons have been eagerly...
77Centerville, SDJune 27, 2025David Alan Jacobson, 77, of Centerville, SD, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. Born on September 23, 1947, David was known for his extremely kind-hearted nature and love for his family.David was born in Hudson, SD, to Elmer and...
Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The book of Acts connects Christ’s life from the Gospels to the beginning period of the church. Jesus spends His last days with His disciples leaving the men with one last command: They were not to leave Jerusalem until they were baptized...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Baltic looked to have the game on lock last Thursday night, but the Parker Pheasants were able to flip the scrip, coming from 10 down to stun the Bulldogs in dramatic walk off fashion, keeping their undefeated season intact.In the sixth...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 10U “Gray” team has been on a tear this season, completing a perfect regular season, and also winning their pool to earn the top seed in the league tournament last weekend. It took a little magic, but the Pheasants were able to...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 12U boys played in Vermillion this weekend and entered the league tournament with the top seed. Parker had just two losses on the season, but in the end the Eagles of Irene-Wakonda were able to sneak past the Pheasants,...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 10U softball team wrapped up their league season last weekend in Parker, coming in as the league runner up, falling to Centerville in the championship.The Pheasants had put together a solid season, and opened their tournament...
The Irene Rodeo will feature all of the events we know and love, including barrel racing, team roping, and mutton bustin’ for the kids. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Irene Rodeo, Tornado Days, and Monroe Tractor Pull next up on list of summer celebrations Renae Hansen |...
The Turner County EMS includes ambulance services from (left to right) Hurley, Centerville, Marion, Viborg and Parker. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Kristi Nogelmeier In November of 2023, South Dakota released a statewide Regional Service Designation Ambulance System...
Renae Hansen | Editor In a letter posted by the Irene Mayor and City Council, it was announced that the Irene Bar and Grill will be closing their doors effective June 29, 2025. Citing multiple determining factors, the letter said that it has become impossible for them...
Arlys Rye, Karen Richelieu and Susie Learing of Unit 193 of Irene attended the 104th American Legion Family Convention held June 20-22 in Huron, SD.Highlights of the convention included South Dakota ALA President AnnaMae Warnier from Alcester opening the convention...
Theresa Preheim’s artwork will be displayed at an exhibit at Yankton Area Arts through July 1. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Yankton Area Arts will be hosting an exhibit featuring the artwork of two names familiar to those in the Irene area, Theresa Preheim...
86Newcastle, WYJune 12, 2025Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson, 86, died in her sleep on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Weston County Manor, in Newcastle, WY. Carolyn was born in Parker, SD to Lillian Adeline (Dirks) Vurm and Joseph Vurm on June 30, 1938, and married...
Sue Schmidt | Correspondent After Jesus fed the five thousand, He dismissed the crowd then sent His disciples by boat to the other side of the Sea of Galilee while He went to a hillside to pray. The disciples talked in disbelief about what they witnessed earlier in...
