Tatum Lyons strips the ball from Menno’s Ashton Massey while Aubrey Schwartz helps with some tough defense. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars have had a busy week playing three games to end their regular...
Starting left to right: Andrew Even, Riley Pankratz, Connor Even, Alek Kuchta, Levi Wieman, Michael Even, Logan Buseman, Caleb Christiansen, Dylan Buseman Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling squad put together another outstanding day on the mat last Saturday...
Trevor Ryan (Irene-Wakonda) wrestles with Caleb Heuertz from Elk-Point Jefferson. Trevor would wrestle all three rounds and lose by decision 2-1. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda had technically six...
Taylor Goodwin makes a good grab during the Scotland game (photo/Al Astleford) Alan Astleford | Marion The month of February has been good to Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats men. The boys won three games and lost two.The game February 8, FA/M lost to AC/DC 42-57 on...
Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports As our season begins to come to a close, let’s celebrate our Cougar Basketball Cheerleaders who help lead the crowd, and cheer on our Cougars to victory. The cheerleaders are under the direction and supervision of...
Cougar Levi Simonsen takes the podium in 3rd place at Middle School State Wrestling. (submitted photo) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Coach Jensen took three students, Claire Campbell, Kayla Schoolmeester, and Levi Simonsen, with him to Middle School State...
Brennan Tople attacks the lane vs Dell Rapids St. Mary.(photo/Ticia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville boys were on the road to Dell Rapids St. Mary’s for the second half of the doubleheader. Centerville had an alright start to the game, missing some...
Lillie Eide drives past a defender vs Dell Rapid St. Mary. Eide contributed 19 points! (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Another big challenge was set forth for the Lady Tornadoes as they anxiously took the court to take on Class A, 16-2 Elk Point...
Landon Wieman pulls up for two during a recent game (photo/Dave Fuller) By Shane Merrill | Sports Parker traveled to Canton last week with the season quickly winding down. The C-Hawks brought size and athleticism to the floor and the Pheasants could do little to slow...
Emotions were high as Gerard’s family was presented with an engraved shotgun in his memory. Pictured (L-R) are his mom, Dawn Muller, cousin Tyler Lund, dad Paul Muller, Brady Faggard, and brother Orson Muller. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It has...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The town of Chancellor has seen its share of disagreement on the town board. Sometimes it can be a good thing that leads to new ideas, but other times it can make all the cogs get out of whack.The sleepy little town, nestled along SD...
CommissionerTony Ciampa Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The Turner County commissioners play a vital role in our local government. They are “empowered to ‘super-intend the fiscal concerns of the County’ and ‘to make orders respecting the care and preservation of all...
Newest Turner County Deputies (L-R) Brendan Feldhaus and Trevoy Shaw (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week, the Turner County Sheriff’s Office gained two new recruits. Brendan Feldhaus and Trevoy Shaw were officially sworn in by Clerk of Courts...
Workers on Sunday morning during the fundraiser included: Rick Waltner, Mike Schmidt, Daryl Gortmaker, Nick Gortmaker, Donnie Waldner, Eli Waldner, Landon Langrock, Chuck Weber, Chuck Luke, Dick Luke, Emma McConniel, Zack McConniel, Jeremy Thomas, Rick Nelson, Derek...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Members of the Marion town board met on Monday, February 5 at the Marion City Hall. The Marion Fire Department was on hand to request the release of yearly funds allocated for the department in the 2024 budget. Approved.Interim Sheriff...
(RIGHT) Viborg Public Library Director Becky Nutley displays the quilt that will be raffled off to raise funds for children’s programming at the library. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer The Viborg Public Library will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to...
Four ensembles and two solos by Irene-Wakonda students earned the highest ranking of Superior at the recent SD Region 1 Vocal and Ensemble contest held in Irene. Members of a Mixed Ensemble that earned Superior included (left to right) Gavin Kirschenman, Duncan...
Riva Sharples | Writer Irene-Wakonda sophomore FCCLA members Savanna Hoxeng and Katelyn Mellem are working on a community service project, and your help is needed. The duo is making hygiene kits to have at the Irene food pantry, as well as at the homeless shelter in...
Riva Sharples | Writer Summer will be here before we know it, and the Town of Wakonda, alongside the nonprofit organization Friends of the Wakonda Pool, is preparing for the upcoming pool season.At recent meetings of the Town of Wakonda and the Friends of the Wakonda...
