Senior Cami Brumbraugh paces herself during these hot cross country meets. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville Cross Country took on another hot meet, but this time in a brand new location. Not only was the Scotland invite a new location...
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Tornadoes triumph over Fliers, Austin recognized for 1000th set assist
Averie Salberg comes in and makes critical serves to help put the Tornadoes on the board. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The last game for a stretch, the Lady Tornadoes set out to take on the Fliers from Freeman at home. A fairly even match up on...
Canton runs past Parker
The Pheasants fell to Canton in straight sets 3-0. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Sports The Canton volleyball team showed just how dangerous they could be, running past Parker in straight sets, 3-0. The Pheasants led early in set one, by as many as eight points,...
Parker football edges Baltic
Parker football came out on top of Baltic for the Bulldogs Homecoming game on Friday night. (Photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker football team had opened the season with three losses against solid competition, showing steady improvement but...
Cougars clash in Canistota, fall short in four sets
(RIGHT) Senior Aubree Schwartz expertly passes the ball to set up a play. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley volleyball team remains on the hunt for their first regular-season win after another hard-fought match,...
Cougars survive Alcester’s last-minute surge
Jacob Graves uses his hurdling skills to jump over an Alcester player who fell in front of him. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports In a game where one big play can swing momentum, the Viborg-Hurley Cougars narrowly escaped a late...
Viborg-Hurley XC places fifth in Freeman Academy- Marion meet
Kayla Schoolmeester placed 3rd place in the JV division of the Freeman Academy-Marion Invite. (Photo/Dorothy Kluckman) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Cougar XC team would travel a little ways to Freeman on Wednesday to compete in the Freeman Academy-...
September 19, 2024
Kesteloot and Stahl named Marion High School Homecoming King and Queen
Marion High School Homecoming Queen Hailey Stahl and King Ashton Kestleloot. (Photo/Submitted). Congratulations to the Marion High School 2024-2025 Homecoming King Asthon Kesteloot and Queen Hailey Stahl. Coronation was held on Monday, September 9. This year’s...
Hansen and Rudd crowned I-W Homecoming King & Queen
Jens Hansen and Natalie Rudd were crowned as this year’s Homecoming King and Queen at Irene-Wakonda High School Monday night (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Seniors Jens Hansen and Natalie Rudd were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during coronation...
Training those who answer the call
Firefighters received training on vehicle extrication. (Photo/Submitted by Darci Williamson) Hurley hosts Southeast District Fire School Renae Hansen | Editor The Hurley Volunteer Fire Department hosted the Southeast District Fire School last Saturday, September 7, in...
Weekly commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was called to order. A motion was made to approve the agenda. The motion carried. The meeting was opened to public input. No one appeared for public comment.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin provided updates on the roadwork...
Arnold (Arnie) Hinseth
100Sioux Falls, SDSeptember 3, 2024Arnold (Arnie) Hinseth, 100, of Sioux Falls, SD, previously of Irene, SD, passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service were held at St....
Charlotte Eli
77Tea, SD (formerly of Viborg, SD)September 7, 2024Charlotte Eli, 77 of Tea and formerly of Viborg, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home under hospice care. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Spring Valley Lutheran...
Shirley Waltner
89Freeman, SDSeptember 6, 2024Shirley Waltner, 89, of Freeman passed away September 6 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday September 12 at the Salem Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. Visitation and viewing with the family...
Mary Garry
62Parker, SDAugust 28, 2024Mary Garry, 62 of Parker, passed away on August 28, 2024 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church. Arrangements provided by...
O. Fern Olesen
97Turkey Ridge, SDSeptember 6, 2024O. Fern Olesen, 97, of rural Turkey Ridge, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Oakview Terrace in Freeman, SD, under hospice care after a brief injury. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday,...
Know your neighbor
Edwin Smith carries on the family tradition at Homestead Orchard. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Homestead Orchard Monique R. Hurtado | Writer September signals the beginning of apple season and like clockwork, Homestead Orchard in Parker ushered in the season on Labor...
I-W Eagles drop third game of the season
Jens Hansen hands off the ball to Wyatt Johnke. (Photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The I-W Eagles fell to the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 6-56 during regular season play on Friday, September 6.Alcester-Hudson took off in the first quarter 28-0. By halftime, they had...
Parker volleyball falls to Tri-Valley
Paige Haase and Jenna VanVelzen meet a Mustang at the net. (Photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball team opened their season last week, facing off against Tri-Valley. The Pheasants hung tough with the Mustangs, and nearly won the second set,...