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Girls on the Run – So much more than running!

The Marion Girls on the Run. The Girls on the Run program teaches the girls so much more than running as they work on building their social, emotional and physicals skills as well as healthy habits for life. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The girls are on the...

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Easter Bunny blesses kids with a bounty of eggs

Centerville Care and Rehab Center was the spot to be on Saturday, April 19, with lots of prizes, candy, face painting and of course the Ester Bunny himself! This year’s hunt had a new feature with a golden egg with a $5 bill in it for each age group. (Photo/Submitted)...

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Jesus’ Ascension

Sue Schmidt | Correspondent When God began creating heaven and earth the cruelty of the cross lay ahead of Him. He knew He would die on the cross, rise the third day and return to heaven where He prepared a place for all believers. He fulfilled His mission and the...

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Carole Nicholson

77Marion, SD (formerly of Sioux Falls, SD)April 13, 2025Carole Nicholson, 77, of Marion and formerly of Sioux Falls passed away on April 13 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, April 17, at First Church of God in Marion.Born...

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Ronald Elmer Childs

78Longmont, COMarch 31, 2025Ronald Elmer Childs, age 78, of Longmont, Colorado succumbed to his battle with inclusion body myositis (IBM) and passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at Longmont United Hospital.Ron was born in Le Mars, Iowa on October 26, 1946. At...

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Darwin DeVries

95Viborg, SDApril 13, 2025Darwin DeVries, 95 of Viborg, passed away on April 13, 2025 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Viborg. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m....

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Ruth Jibben

86Parker, SDApril 12, 2025Ruth Jibben, 86 of Parker, passed away on April 12, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Tieszen Memorial Home Chapel in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...

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Parker track and field

Parker girls' track posted the number one 4x1 and number two 4x4 time in Class A at the Chester Invite on Tuesday. From left, Shea Lang, Mallory Mitzner, Jenna Van Velzen and Braelyn Berens. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Pheasants run at LennoxParker...

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Cougar golfers compete in Yankton

Brock Frederickson lines up his putt.  Frederickson placed 8th at the meet. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Cougar Varsity golf team competed with 23 other teams in the Southeastern South Dakota Small Schools Golf Tournament in...

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High school and junior high golf compete

Junior High Golfers traveled to their first meet in Chester! (Left to right) Bethany Knutson placed ninth, Miles Stevens, and Kasen Strand placed fourth. Congratulations kids! (Photo/Submitted) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The high school golf team set off to...

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Centerville track and field

Senior Miles Eide won the Triple Jump with a leap of 39’10.25 at Lennox. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Tornado Track competes at LennoxLooking for not only different competition but different scenery, the Tornadoes landed in Lennox for their...

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Eagles compete at Centerville Relays

Maryn Lyngstad hands off to Bridget Logue in the 800m relay. (Photo/Laura Lyngstad) Brenna Lyngstad won the girls’ 1600-meter run (5:41.95) for Irene-Wakonda at the Centerville Relays on Monday, April 15. Maryn Lyngstad also had a second place finish in the 300m...

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Freeman Academy/Marion track and field

Waltner wins 800m at Menno RelaysThe Freeman Academy-Marion Bearcats scored an 87.5 to take fifth place in the Menno Relays held in Menno on Thursday, April 17. The Bearcats won the 4x100-meter (45.32) with a team of Dominic Sperling, Domani Butler, Karter Weber, and...

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Vermillion clips Pheasants

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports After a rough opening stretch, the Parker baseball team looked to get their feet under them, traveling to Vermillion last week. The Tanagers had other plans, pushing past Parker on their way to a 12-2 victory.Vermillion got on the board...

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Parker softball

Lily Anderson stands ready in the batters box during a recent game. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Softball stumbles against Sioux ValleyFresh off their first varsity win of the season and programs young history, the Parker softball team was back...

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Parker golf competes in first meet

Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker golf team competed in their first meet of the season last week at the Garretson Early Bird.The Pheasants were led by Landon Wieman on the boys side who took 29th shooting a 46. Tonner Peterson was 34th with a 47.On the girls side...

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