Congratulations to the Centerville Tornadoes 8U team for taking first place at their league tournament!! (Back row, left to right) Clay Knutson, Lance Buseman, Liam Heesch, Troy Hybertson, and Hank Stevens. (Front row) Keegen Biggs, Rowan Hansen, Encore Strum, and...
Our fingers are crossed for a not so soggy parade this year! 35th Annual MHS Banquet among featured events Renae Hansen | Editor The summer celebrations in our small towns are one of the things we love most about summer, and there are plenty of them to keep you...
The new courthouse, a two-story, 34,000-square-foot building, will be built on the same site as the historic building that served the county since 1902. (Photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last Wednesday, June 11, the storm clouds dissipated, and the...
The existing locker rooms being converted to two dressing areas. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The sounds of construction can be heard throughout the halls of the Marion School this summer. Marion Superintendent Brian Brosnahan gave us a report on the...
The New Era’s own, Alan Astleford Renae Hansen | Editor With Marion’s Summer Celebration taking place this weekend, we thought it would be the opportune time to feature a familiar name to our readers, Alan Astleford. Alan has been a writer for The New Era for several...
Ryan Penning. (Photo/Submitted) Ryan Penning was elected coroner for Turner County, a position that many may not be aware of is an elected position in each county according to South Dakota law. A coroner is a public official responsible for investigating unattended...
Demolition of the old school in Irene began last week. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Buildings may come down, but memories live on forever. It was a sad sight to see as the process of tearing down the old Irene School began last week but time marches on, and...
I-W junior Duncan Sharples-Schmidt and 2024 I-W graduate Elsey Thompson are headed to Europe with the Ambassadors of Music program. They are among 124 talented high school students and graduates who will be performing in five countries in Europe. (Photo/Riva Sharples)...
80Parkston, SD (formerly of Hurley, SD)June 14, 2025Dennis Kenobbie, 80 of Parkston and formerly of Hurley, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home under hospice care. Visitation was held at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker on Monday, June 16, 2025 and on...
41Dallas, TXMay 19, 2025Lucille Marie (Sampson) Weismann, 41, of Dallas, Texas passed away on May 19, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1983 and graduated from Viborg High School in 2002. Besides her family, some of the things she loved were the Dallas Stars hockey team,...
82Freeman, SDJune 6, 2025“Hallelujah!” A word that echoed throughout Glen R. Wollman’s life — full of praise, faith, and joyful anticipation — was surely the word he uttered when he fell to his knees at the feet of his Lord and Savior during the evening hours of June...
78Freeman, SDJune 6, 2025A service to celebrate Lynell’s life was held on Wednesday, June 18 at Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman. Memorials may be directed to Freeman Summer Rec.Lynell Dennis Hofer, age 78, of Freeman passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in...
Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus wants you to believe in Him and He wants to have a daily relationship with you. Begin each day with Him by worshipping Him, reading His Word, praying and praising His holy name, enjoying all He has created. It takes practice and...
The players step up to the plate with the intensity of a major leaguer. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) The entertainment of T-Ball Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports There’s no better way to spend a warm summer evening than parked in a lawn chair at the local ball...
Viborg-Hurley’s Charley Nelson was named to the All-State Softball team, one of the many honors she has received throughout her remarkable high school career. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Following the conclusion of the 2025...
Red Team: (Back row) Bo Buffington, Myles Dysthe, Clayton Horton, Blayke Berndt, Leah Manning, and Mallory Wurtz. (Front row) Phillip Severin, Cami Zimmerman, Hazel Buehler, Kash Schaeffer, Sadie Johnson, and Lawrence Collins. Not pictured: Dylan Gonzales....
Congratulations to Post 72 on second place finish at the Yankton Junior Legion Tournament. Pictured: (Back row, left to right) Coach Jesse Voss, Coach Brian Haak, Lucas Anderson, Alex Adams, Ethan Bobzin, Charlie Eide, Evan Haak, Coach Jamie Martz, Coach and Nate...
The Centerville 8U softball team took second at the Gayville Tourney. Congratulations girls! Pictured (back row left to right) Coach Maggie Stevens, Leah Morphew, Elly Gall, Addie Peterson, Maddie Ellis, Kylee Sikkink, Henley Hybertson, Ava Carstensen, Coach Katie...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker golf team concluded their season with year-end awards with three golfers being recognized. Three golfers made the state meet this season, with all three receiving team awards.On the girls’ side, Lauren Patten was named most...
