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Black Drop Distillery is newest business in Wakonda
Wakonda resident Fred Marais opened his new business, Black Drop Distillery, on Main Street in Wakonda earlier this month (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer It’s been more than two years in the making, but Wakonda’s latest business – Black Drop Distillery –...
Christmas in Valley takes place December 7 in Irene
Gary and Marsha Skogen stand in front of last year’s tree that they donated to serve as Irene’s community Christmas tree. (Photo/Submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Mark your calendars now for the annual Christmas in the Valley in Irene, taking place this year on...
Chorus members rehearse for Centerville Touch of Christmas Program
Chorus members include (front row) Bethany Knutson, Sandy Voog, Sarah Morphew, Cynthia Marohl, Harper Fischer, Maren Fischer, Sandy Fahlberg, and Vonni Knutson; (back row) Leah Mattson, Josh Morphew, Dave Mattson, John Fahlberg, Josiah Knutson, Steve Leslie, Gary...
Development Corporation to host Centerville Community Gala
RSVP’s due by November 25 The Centerville Development Corporation will once again be hosting their annual Celebration Centerville Community Gala on Saturday, December 7. The Gala is held to celebrate everyone that helps to make Centerville a great place to live, and...
Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was promptly called to order. A call was made to approve the agenda. Commissioner Lyle Van Hove asked to add an item to the agenda—to discuss building permits. A motion was made to approve the agenda. The motion passed. The...
Centerville junior high basketball wins tournament
(Left to right) Coach Payden Haiar, Milanna Alakhverdov, Harper Fisher, Brooke Blake, Kendra Hybertson, Zoey Hinrich, Sage Martz, Evelyn Mark, Peyton Hansen, Kennidie Welsch, Helen Thompson, Claire Edberg, Jordyn Goetz, Daphne Brouwer and Coach Jamie Edberg. Way to go...
November 21, 2024
Schools honor local veterans
Fourth graders Annie Simonsen and Owen Blake demonstrated how to properly fold the American Flag at the Centerville Veteran’s Day program. Well done kids! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Parker dedicates new flag Renae Hansen | Editor The schools in our area held Veteran’s Day...
Turner County goes to the polls
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last Tuesday, Turner County residents headed to the polls to make their voices heard. The presidential race was not the only big decision facing Turner County voters. There were several key measures and amendments citizens were concerned...
Voter turnout lower than expected despite highly anticipated ballot in Clay, Yankton counties
Riva Sharples | Writer Voter turnout in Clay and Yankton Counties, as well as across the state, was lower than anticipated for Election 2024. Statewide, 69.3% of South Dakota’s 624,186 registered voters cast ballots this year. Clay County saw a 67.52% turnout, while...
Centerville Oral Interp wins Districts!
The Centerville Oral Interp team are the District 1B winners! Pictured left to right are Jace Muller, Brady Muller, Averie Salberg, Anna Preheim, and RyLee Sullivan. Congratulations to you all and break a leg at regions! Not pictured: Coach Jacqulynn Skatvold....
Eleven kids running for Irene’s Snow Prince and Princess
Riva Sharples | Writer There are eleven kids running in Irene’s Snow Prince and Princess contest. The contest is part of the upcoming Christmas in the Valley celebration in Irene, which takes place on December 7.Vote now for your favorite candidate! Votes cost “$1”...
Irene American Legion & Auxiliary holding Feather Party next weekend
Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene American Legion and Auxiliary will hold their annual Soup Kitchen and Bingo party, known as their “Feather Party,” on Saturday, November 23 Soups, taverns, hot dogs, and pies will be available for a free will offering starting at 5:00...
Ardis Jantzen
97Freeman, SDNovember 4, 2024Memorial services for Ardis (Leder) Jantzen, 97, Freeman, SD were held on November 9, 2024, at Salem-Zion Mennonite church, rural Freeman. Ardis was called to her eternal home on November 4, 2024.Ardis was born to Herman and Ella (Graber)...
Kurt Edward Hoagland
72Sioux Falls, SDNovember 7, 2024Kurt Edward Hoagland (72) passed away peacefully in Hospice at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was lovingly surrounded by his spouse, children and grandchildren during his journey.Kurt was born into an Air Force family in Springfield,...
Know Your Neighbor
Sue and Rick Schmidt have called Turner County their home since 1974 and have raised their two children here. (Photo/Submitted) Sue Schmidt Monique R. Hurtado | Writer What started off as a guest column ended up leading to ten years of a weekly column for Sue Schmidt....
FA-M Bearcats end season against IW Eagles
The Bearcats volleyball season came to an end against the Irene-Wakonda Eagles on November 4. (Photo/John Fontes) Alan Astleford | Marion Sports The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats fell 1-3 to Irene-Wakonda Eagles in Marion November 4; 25-20, 23-25, 17-25, 23-25. The...
BonHomme stops Pheasants
Berens celebrates 1000th career killParker Senior Halle Berens reached a career milestone last week, as she recorded her 1000th career kill in front of her hometown crowd. Berens has a long history in the Parker volleyball program since her freshman season and has...
Eagles fall to Trojans
Rylee Nielson and Madison Orr guard the net. (Photo/John Fontes) The Parkston Trojans swept Irene-Wakonda 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 in the Region 4B Volleyball Tournament, Tuesday in Parkston.For Irene-Wakonda, which finished at 6-19, Madison Orr led the way with six kills...
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