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Panthers push past Parker

Ray Travnicek extends over two Panther defenders last week in the season finale (photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports The 2023-24 season came to an end last Tuesday night as the regional tournaments kicked off with Parker taking on perennial power and defending...

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It was a sweet night at SD16

This dynamic duo of (l) Tessa Eide and sister (r) Izzie Eide can wreak havoc on any offense. (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide |Centerville Sports The time had finally come! SoDak 16 matchup: Centerville Girls basketball vs. Tripp-Delmont/Armour. I think the whole town...

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Centerville boys make their way to SD16

Cole Edberg drives to the hoop during the Region 4B game. Edberg netted 11 points! (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Number three Centerville was set to take on number six Freeman Academy/Marion in their first round of Class B Region 4 boys...

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I-W boys and girls wrap up basketball season

Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda boys basketball team ended its season with a 1-20 record. While the team was not on the winning side of things this season, they did battle out several very close games and showed improvements throughout the year with lots of...

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2 take it to the top at State Wrestling

Levi Wieman representing Parker on top of the podium in the 215 weight class. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Giahna Miller representing Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda on top of the podium in the 165 weight class. (photo/Faydra Christensen)

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Swan Lake Christian Camp cook retiring after 26 years

For 26 years, Mary Anderson has been making home-cooked meals at Swan Lake Christian Camp. Last year, Anderson served more than 3,000 people at the camp (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer For the past 26 years, Mary Anderson has been making stomachs happy at...

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Brent Booth joins TC Sheriff Department as Chief Deputy

Brent Booth, Turner County Chief Deputy Sheriff. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Brent Booth officially became a member of the Turner County Sheriff Department on February 12, this year. He comes to us after his retirement from the Sioux Falls...

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When mental illness becomes a public safety issue

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Recently, a local news source reported a Turner County man was accused of beating and poisoning dogs. A warrant was issued back in January for the arrest of the accused, and that warrant was served on February 18. The Sioux Falls...

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Date set for Wakonda’s Cornstock celebration

Riva Sharples | Writer At a recent meeting, the Friends of the Wakonda Pool non-profit organization set the date for this year’s Cornstock celebration in Wakonda. The annual day of fun in the Wakonda Park will take place on Saturday, August 3.This year will mark the...

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Chancellor Town Board holds special meeting

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A special meeting was held in Chancellor on Thursday, February 22, 2024, which is exactly 10 days after a petition to recall Darol Hostetler was filed with Finance Officer, Linda Hunnel.According to SDCL 9-13-30, once filed, the board...

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Livewires 4-H report

The Livewires 4-H Club had 14 members attend the January meeting held at Air Maddness in Sioux Falls (photo/submitted) Izabella Kastner | Club Secretary The Livewires 4-H club met on Sunday February 18, 2024 at 5 p.m.at the Courthouse in Parker. Vice President Sage...

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Weekly Commissioners Meeting- February 27, 2024

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin came before the commissioners to give a brief update. They are working on inspecting the smaller bridges. They finished patching up all the badger holes yesterday just in time for the cold weather.Interim...

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Allen Wiens

83Marion SDFebruary 14, 2024Allen Wiens, 83, of Marion passed away at his home under hospice care on Feb. 14. Funeral Services were held Feb. 19, at the Walter Funeral Chapel in Marion.Allen Duane Wiens was born on March 22, 1940, to Abraham and Luella (Ensz) Wiens....

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Robert Smidt

89Lennox, SDFebruary 19, 2024Robert Smidt, 89, of Lennox, SD, passed away on February 19, 2024, at Legends on Lake Lorraine, Sioux Falls, SD, under hospice care.Robert Lowell Smidt was born on a farm east of Lennox, SD, on August 17, 1934, to George and Doris (Gerber)...

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Sandra Tieszen

80Marion, SDFebruary 19, 2024Sandra Tieszen, 80, of Marion passed away on Feb. 19th at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. at First Church of God in Marion. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 29, from...

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Centerville girls hold strong

Izzie Eide drives past the defender vs Freeman Academy Marion. (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Tuesday night arrived, marking the beginning of Region 4B Girls’ Basketball action for the Centerville Tornadoes. As the number one seed, CHS earned a...

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Vermillion runs past Parker boys

Colin Robertson eyes up a pass against Vermillion (photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports In the final game of the regular season, the Parker boys took to Vermillion last Friday night, but were no match for the quick Tanager squad that ran all over Parker...

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Girls rebound in finale

Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker girls’ basketball team traveled back to Vermillion last Tuesday night for the opening round of the region 4A tournament. Parker had just played the Tanagers a week prior losing by nearly 40, but this time kept the game tighter and...

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