Christiana Ostrem, Executive Director of The Seed since they opened in April of 2020, recently announced that she will be stepping down from the position. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor It wasn’t the ideal time to start a new business when The Seed...
Ben Van Aartsen
Davis Flea Market: A treasure hunter’s dream come true
RJL Treasures from Sioux Falls has been coming to the Davis Flea Market for at least ten years and says they do a good amount of business while there. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor For close to twenty years now, in the summer months the tiny town of Davis...
Berens named as a Southeastern Electric finalist in regional Who Powers You contest
CEO Chad Kinsley presents Tami Berens with a certificate for being selected as a finalist in the Who Powers You Contest. (Photo/Submitted) Tami Berens is a very active member of the Parker community and positively impacts several organizations. Her generosity and...
Pioneer Memorial to convert pharmacy building into new Centerville Clinic
PMH&HS has announced that the vacant pharmacy building in Centerville’s business district will be converted into the new Centerville Clinic. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is pleased to announce the launch of a construction...
Viborg-Hurley welcomes new members to National Honor Society
In addition to welcoming new members, the ceremony also celebrated the accomplishments of NHS seniors, who were presented with their honor cords in recognition of their time in the organization. These cords will be worn at graduation, symbolizing their academic...
Viborg-Hurley honors outstanding seniors at academic awards night
Meredith Clark of the Viborg Lions Club presents scholarships to Aubree Schwartz, Charley Nelson, and LaMiya Baker. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley High School held its annual Academic Awards Night this past Tuesday, recognizing...
You captivated His heart
Sue Schmidt | Correspondent A believer’s prayer life begins each day in praise for God. The closer we grow to our Savior the more we pray with confidence knowing He will answer in amazing ways. The stronger your prayer life becomes you will be able to face any...
Diane W. Larson
69Beresford, SDApril 25, 2025Diane W. Larson, born on August 15, 1955, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Donald and Betty (McDonald) Anderson, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at her home near Beresford, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 69 years...
Sheldon Engen
69Rural Irene, SDMay 1, 2025Sheldon Engen, age 69 of rural Irene, SD passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Viborg Community Center, Viborg, SD with Revs....
Centerville track
Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Tornadoes compete at Howard WoodJust thinking of running, jumping, throwing or hurdling at Howard Wood Relays can give you goosebumps. The announcer as the runners run by, the crowd cheering, the entire atmosphere brings out the best...
Centerville golf
Back-to-Back Great Plains Conference Champs! The Centerville golf team did it again and won the GPC golf tournament! Congratulations to (left to right) Caleb Fischer, Cullen Pollard, Jase Brouwer, Noah Schoenfeilder, Nolan Fischer, and Corbin Tople. (Photo/Tricia...
Freeman Academy-Marion track
The Bearcat boys track team won the Great Plains Conference Meet last Tuesday. (Photo/Lori Jorgensen) Bearcat Boys place at Dakota RelaysThe Freeman Academy-Marion boys placed fourth in the Class B medley relay (3:44.22) and sixth in the Class B 400 relay (45.34) at...
Parker golf
Dylan Dykstra chips a shot during a recent golf meet. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Golf takes on Fox RunThe Parker golf team continued their busy week competing at the Gayville-Volin invite, held at Fox Run in Yankton. The meet was a smaller meet,...
Parker softball
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Parker softball wins againParker softball shook off a loss to Alcester-Hudson Friday night and bounced back at a weekend tournament in Beresford. The Pheasants were matched up with first year startup Centerville and perennial power...
BonHomme rolls past Parker
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker baseball team was first to score in last weeks’ game over perennial power BonHomme, but the Pheasants couldn’t keep up with the visitors as BonHomme rolled to victory 12-2.Parker scored early in the first inning as Alek Kuchta...
Parker track
The Parker 4x200 team of Shea Lang, Jenna VanVelzen, Mallory Mitzner and Braelyn Berens stand with their medals after a fourth place finish at Howard Wood. (Photo/Parker Track X/Twitter) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Track competes at Howard WoodSome of the Parker...
Irene-wakonda track
Hayden Hansen hands off to Tristan Llewelyn in the 4x400m relay. (Photo/Laura Lyngstad) Eagles girls take first place at Huskies RelaysThe Irene-Wakonda girls came out on top at the Huskies Relays track and field meet held in Bridgewater on Friday, May 2. Maryn...
Eagles varsity fall to Tornadoes in baseball action
Isaac Logue slides into home for a run. (Photo/Laura Lyngstad) The Centerville Varsity Tornadoes defeated the IW/GV Varsity Eagles 11-1 on Sunday at Irene, SD in part to seven runs in the fourth inning.Noah Hansen stepped on the hill first for the Eagles. The starter...
Cougar golf tee off in two meets this week
Parker Christensen putts on hole #9 at the Bon Homme Invite in Tyndall. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Cougars had a busy week of golf. They first traveled to Yankton on Wednesday for the Gayville-Volin Invite. The Cougar...
Cougar track and field athletes make their mark in dual weekend showings
Landrei Baker runs in the 4x200 as the anchor leg. Landrei would have a great meet at Bridgewater placing first in the 400m, as well as running as the anchor in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400, all of which placed second. Pictured also is Coach Tyler Novak who is running...