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Tornadoes fall in first round of playoffs

Senior James Buckneberg tramples over the Scotties during the Class 9A playoff games held in Philip. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville Football made the playoffs for second year in a row since 2017, but the tough draw of it took the...

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Phoenix advance with defeat over Bulldogs

Tate Sorensen advances the ball on this run. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy overcame De Smet in the first round of regional 9AA football playoffs Thursday, October 24 on the Freeman field. Chris Aasen opened the scoring...

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Eagles go down in first round of football playoffs

Brody Johnke runs the ball. (Photo/John Fontes) The St. Mary Cardinals defeated the Irene-Wakonda Eagles in the first round of playoffs held Thursday, Brody Johnke runs the ball. (Photo/John Fontes)October 24, with a score of 62-12. The Cardinals will now advance to...

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Parker Volleyball wins again

Eyeing post season run Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker volleyball team is peaking at just the right moment. The Pheasants, who had a rough start to the year, are winners of their last three with one game remaining. Parker is battling for a post season spot in...

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Lady Tornadoes fall to Lady Bulldogs

Senior duo Addison Buckneberg (left) and Avery Salberg (right) line up for a big double block vs. Baltic. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The last regular season home game for the Lady Tornadoes brought a tough match up with Baltic Lady Bulldogs....

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Tough week for Cougar volleyball

Tatum Lyons helps with a dig against Freeman. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars volleyball team faced a packed week, playing three competitive matches but ultimately falling short of victory. With high...

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Bearcats fall to Cubs on Pink Night

The Bearcats season record now stands at 10-14. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The FA/M Bearcats had the better season record, but fell short to the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 1-3. Game scores were 25-23, 25-17, 24-26, 29-27. The games were close, but the...

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Scary good fun coming to a town near you!

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Looking for some scary good fun this upcoming week? Look no further than your local small towns! IreneOn Saturday, October 26, head over to Lloyd Mork North Park for the Irene Fall Fest in the Park. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. with the...

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Remembering Hazel

The Cougars Volleyball team dedicated last Monday’s game to the memory of Hazel Sherard, who passed away in a tragic farm accident this summer. (Front row) Charley Nelson, Jenna Graves, Aubree Schwartz, Isabelle Voog, Tatum Lyons, and Brooklyn Kessler. (Back row)...

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105th Annual Crow Hunt held

Eric Meyer and Paul Reynolds stand with their award after winning the 105th Turner County Crow hunt, shooting 147 crows (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The 105th annual Turner County Crow Hunt was held last Wednesday, October 16 with a slate of 25...

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20th Annual Turner County Youth Hunt held

Thirteen hunters participated in last weekend’s Turner County Charity Youth Pheasant Hunt. The hunters shot 15 pheasants throughout the day. Pictured are: (Back row left to right) Miles Even, Max Shaefer, Landon Even, Cayson Abbas, and William Tobertson. (Middle...

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Meals with a Mission is official

Reynolds hopes to expand Meals with a Mission to include all of Turner County and is looking for volunteers to help with the cause. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer It has been over a year since Kari Reynolds took her passion for serving others...

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Irene Fall Festival happening this weekend

Riva Sharples | Writer This Saturday, October 26, don’t miss the Irene Fall Festival happening in Lloyd Mork North Park. Coupled with a Haunted House and FCCLA-sponsored Truck or Treat at the school, the day is such to be a full-filled, family event.The day kicks off...

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Fire Prevention day held

Denny Carda shows the jaws of life unit. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Firemen Chuck Luke, Denny Carda, Brian Kramer and Dick Luke set up some firefighting at the Marion School for Fire Prevention week last week. Second and third grade students...

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Marion school board meeting held

Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion school board held their October meeting Monday, October 14. The administration met with all board members. Two teachers reported on the progress of classes, different grades. Superintendent Brosnahan and Leberman gave their...

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Eileen (Stroschein) Schmidt

97McAllen, TXSeptember 30, 2024Eileen (Stroschein) Schmidt passed away September 30, 2024 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, TX. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, at 7 p.m., at the Walter’s Funeral Home in Freeman. Visitation will be from 6-7...

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Ronald T. Jorgensen

59Golden, ColoradoOctober 16, 2024Ronald Tim Jorgensen of Golden, Colorado passed away on October 16, 2024. Ronnie was born on October 30, 1964 in Freeman, South Dakota to Robert P. and Joyce J. Jorgensen.Ronnie was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church,...

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