A lone tree stands against the raging floodwaters. (Photo/John Fontes) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor Turner County, along with much of the Midwest, was hit with devastating flooding last week as some areas received a foot or more of rain over three days of rainfall....
Centerville ready to celebrate Tornado Days Renae Hansen | Managing Editor With the weather we’ve had so far this summer, tornado might be the last word you want to hear, but it’s a good thing when you’re talking about Centerville’s Tornado Days! Centerville’s biggest...
Irene’s beloved Corner Tavern opened last week after being closed for seven years (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Irene’s beloved watering hole, the Corner Tavern, is open again after a seven-year hiatus.The popular bar and eatery opened last Friday,...
Renae Hansen | Managing Editor Parker said farewell to their old high school last week as the building was torn down to make way for new construction at the school. Onlookers gathered to watch as the school came down piece by piece. Some parked on the corner to watch...
Daniel Dangel of rural Irene recently published his fourth book, “Bloodlust and Revenge” in his “World Against Them” series. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor Daniel Dangel of rural Irene has accomplished what many of us can only dream of doing. At...
In between the rainy weather, youngsters have been enjoying the Wakonda Pool this season. The biggest day the pool has seen so far was a day in early June when 110 people were in attendance (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Despite a rainy start, the first...
(RIGHT) Some participants in the recent I-W Booster Club fundraising golf tournament, held at Glenridge Golf Course, pose on the golf course. (Photo/Submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer The annual Irene-Wakonda Booster club fundraising golf tournament was recently held...
This year’s production was a take on the classic “Peter Pan” tale. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor The flooding may have put a damper on the main event of the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Peter and Wendy”, but as they say in Hollywood,...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer It was a full house at the Turner County commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 25. People spilled out into the hallway. Murray Waltern spoke first. He expressed his concerns with the flooding issue west of 273 in Marion. There is a box...
Turner County Deputy Trevor Shaw. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Deputies Brendan Feldhaus and Trevor Shaw were officially sworn in to the Turner County Sheriff’s office earlier this year. They spent some time training in Turner County before...
Deputy July Schmidt is the newest deputy to join the Turner County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last month, Deputy July Schmidt joined the Turner County Sheriff’s Office. His hiring means the sheriff’s office is now fully...
The Turner County Sheriff’s Office was forced to temporarily relocate due to the flooding in the courthouse. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Thunder bellowed and rain poured down in the wee hours last Monday morning. Despite a brief respite, the...
Riva Sharples | Republic Editor Those looking to celebrate the 4th of July don’t have to look too far. There are a plethora of events happening in southeastern South Dakota to celebrate Independence Day. Here are the details about area fireworks displays and public...
Zach McConniel, Phil Luke, and Josh McConniel are shown here with last years arsenal. (Photo/Submitted) Come one, come all, let the fireworks begin! Donna Rumbaugh | Writer They refer to themselves as the “Boys of Marion”, but in all reality, they are grown men who...
(LEFT) Korbyn Levielle connects against Sioux Falls Christian last week. (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 14U baseball team was able to upend the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers last week, 14-6. The Pheasants and Chargers...
Cale Scheaffer pitches against Madison in the teams double header last week (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 16U Sr. Teener baseball team went 1-1 last week with a 2-0 win over Hamlin and a 0-4 loss to Madison.Against...
Bostyn Knutson slides into home against Lennox. (Photo/Submitted by Sara VanDuysen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 12U baseball team has continued to show steady improvement this season, with the bulk of the team on the younger side, a year after they took...
Cinderella meets with Kenai Stewart and Alexus Stewart. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor A big thank you to the Marion Fire Department, Parade Committee and the All School Class Reunion Committee for putting together a fun weekend for the Marion Summer...
(RIGHT) Casey Hume of Brodhed, WI in the Calf Roping event in last year’s Irene Rodeo. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor The Little Town in the Valley will swell to well above its normal size next weekend as Irene takes their turn in the lineup of...
