Nancy Hlavac and Calli Barnes from the Flower Patch deliver flowers to residents of Centerville Care & Rehab Center. Christmas cheer was spread to 185 area nursing home residents due to the generous donations from the store’s customers. (Photo/Submitted) Donations...
The Lund Theatre in Viborg recently installed a new laser projector, just in time for some big name movies to hit the screen. Pictured is the line for one of the recent blockbusters, Moana 2, at the theater. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor It’s been over ten...
Kobee Sherman enjoys a moment with the VH Cougars at least year’s State B Basketball Tournament. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor Kobee Sherman is a familiar name to many of us in the area. In March 2023, Kobee was diagnosed with osteosarcoma cancer in...
Glen Danielsen, Resident Assistant for Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services, has been named as the December Employee of the Month. Glen started working at Pioneer Memorial in January 2024.In Glen’s role, he is responsible for assisting residents at Pioneer...
80Sioux Falls, SD(formerly of Chancellor,SD)December 21, 2024Larry Edwin Poppens, born March 2, 1944, at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, to Elmore and Tena (Javers) Poppens, passed away Saturday, December 21, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. He...
93Chancellor, SDDecember 24, 2024Darlene Friese, 93, of Chancellor, SD, passed away, December 24, 2024, at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion, SD.Darlene DeVries was born on August 9, 1931, on a farm near Chancellor, SD, the daughter of John and Ella (Hildebrands)...
78Parker, SDDecember 25, 2024Myron Langrehr, age 78, of Parker, SD, passed away December 25, 2024, at his home under hospice care.Myron Lee Langrehr was born on March 26, 1946 on a farm near Parker, SD, the son of Henry William and Rosa (Lauf) Langrehr. He grew up in...
Landon Wieman grabs a rebound against Alcester-Hudson. Wieman, a junior, has been a key part of the Pheasants leading in scoring and rebounding in several games this season (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports On Tuesday, December 17, the Parker Pheasants...
Senior Althea Gust sinks critical free throws vs. Vermillion. Gust finished the night with 10 points to help CHS for the win! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The first home double header for the Tornadoes and the Lady T’s set out to take on...
Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The Centerville Boys rounded off the double header in Avon Thursday night after a big girls win. The first quarter was a struggle for CHS to find the bucket. In and out was the name of the game for the first part of the quarter, but...
The Freeman Academy/Marion teams traveled to Ethan for a conference double header on Saturday, December 21. The girls were defeated by the #2 ranked Lady Rustlers 75-26. The two past contests pitted FAM vs. top ranked Centerville and #2 rated Ethan. No stats were...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker basketball team looked to turn the tide against conference foe Baltic in the week before their break, but the Bulldogs were too much to overcome as the Pheasants fell in the game 51-28. Points have been at a premium for the...
The Wren’s Nest owner Renee Simonsen and vendor Karla Johnson. The two consider each other “thrifted sisters”. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor One of Viborg’s historic buildings has become the birthplace of one of Renee Simonsen’s biggest dreams. Renee and...
Santa was available for photo opportunities with the kids. Last minute shoppers had the opportunity to complete their lists at the Last Chance Holiday Craft and Vendor Show held at the Chancellor Event Center last Saturday. Over forty vendors and crafters were on hand...
John and Jackie Mayo spread Christmas cheer to residents of Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor When John Mayo was injured on the job six years ago, he had no idea that it would lead to a side gig as Santa that he continues to do to...
Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization. Wreaths are placed on veterans› graves not because they died but because they lived! Without our veterans, we could not enjoy the freedom we have. The National Wreaths Across America date for 2024 was...
76Spearfish, SDNovember 22, 2024Perry Hansen, 76, of Spearfish, SD, died peacefully at Monument Health in Rapid City on Friday November 22, 2024.Perry was born March 16, 1948, to Edward and Vera Hansen in Northeast Nebraska. He spent his formative years on the family...
63Broomfield, CODecember 19, 2024 Rodney Pearson, 63, passed away on December 19 at his home in Broomfield, CO with his family at his side. Son of Allen and Joyce (Welfl) Pearson, Rodney grew up in Viborg, SD where he later worked at local grain elevators. In 1981,...
Bella Healey shoots over a Cougar. (Photo/John Fontes) Viborg-Hurley 68, Irene-Wakonda 34The Irene-Wakonda girls basketball team lost to Viborg-Hurley 68-34 at home on Friday night. Madison Orr finished with nine points and five rebounds for Irene-Wakonda (1-1). Emily...
