Students in the Viborg-Hurley district poke fun at cell phone addiction during a school concert. Here (L-R) Addison Sayler, Jazmyne Robinson, Hannah Misch, Evan Campbell, and Jake Austin sing while looking at their phones during the song, “I Want to Stare at My Phone...
Many positions for government offices are up for re-election this year, including two County Commissioner seats and the County Sheriff. Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor 2024 is an election year. Yes, we are already hearing the hype about campaign trails and political...
The Marion Fire Department will be hosting their annual fundraiser pancake feed this Sunday from 8-1 (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Head over to the Marion Fire Hall on Sunday morning, February 10 and let the Marion Volunteer Firefighters cook you...
Riva Sharples | Writer In Wakonda, there’s a tradition during “the Big Game” that’s been around for at least 30 years – it’s a Pinochle tournament that takes place at the Wakonda Legion Hall prior to the start of the big game.Whether you’re a hardcore card player or...
Irene-Wakonda FCCLA members recently attended the Region meeting. Those in attendance included (back row, left to right): Duncan Sharples-Schmidt, Lydian Mews, Natalie Girard, Katelyn Tallman; Front row: Lyllee Gatzmeyer, Callie Peterson, Addison Brockmueller, Paige...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin came before the commissioners to discuss the possible purchase of equipment. He also discussed the land for possible lease and use by the Turner County Shooting Club.Dick Strassburg from Tegra Group came...
76Beresford, SDFebruary 3, 2024Anita Jean Anderson, 76, of Beresford, SD went to be with the Lord February 3, 2024 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Viborg, SD.She was born July 29, 1947 in Akron, IA to Stanley R. and Rosella (Peterson) Anderson. She attended school in...
71Parker, SDJanuary 24, 2024Ron Rowenhorst, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and chosen family to many, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, at age 71, surrounded by family.A Celebration of Life was held at Heritage Funeral Home on Wednesday,...
88Astoria, SDJanuary 22, 2024Sherry Alberts Roth died January 22, 2024 at Clear Lake Medical Center of Parkinson’s disease. She had remained at her farm near Astoria, SD until shortly before her death when her husband’s injury required them to move to Clear Lake. She...
Irene resident Matthew Davis, his wife Brittani, and their three sons, Gunner, Jax, and Brady. Davis is a small business owner in Irene and currently serves as President of the Irene City Council (photo/provided). Riva Sharples | Writer Irene native Matthew Davis...
Elizabeth Piehl, Harley Crooks, Hadley Luke, Isabelle McConniel, Jackson Donlan, and Kallie Johnson perform at the SD State One Act Festival in Brandon. (RIGHT) Caden Tieszen, Finley McConniel, Morgan Tieszen, Avary Thomas and Emma McConniel perform at the SD State...
Lincoln Kippes looks to pass against two Hanson defenders (photo/Dave Fuller) By Shane Merrill | Sports In an exciting contest last Monday night, Parker took on Dell Rapids in prep boys basketball action and put a scare on the Quarriers, but ultimately fell 57-46....
Shayla Voelt drives against a defender during a recent game (photo by Shane Merrill) By Shane Merrill | Sports Fresh off their first win of the season, the Parker girls were back in action against Chester last week, a team they had upset a year prior. This time around...
Buseman/Wieman pace Parker By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling team came away with a first place finish last Saturday, winning the BEC/LCC tournament. Parker was led by two first place finishers, Logan Buseman at 144 and Levi Wieman staying undefeated at...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Marion gym was buzzing with activity when it filled to the brim with happy little cheer leaders in the making. Imagine the excitement of nearly 40 bubbly girls ready to be the next Bearcat cheerleader.The Little Bearcat...
The Lady Pirates opened the girls game and outscored the Bearcats 15-40. Sieta Wiersema [14], Kallie Johnson [5] and Alexa Gortmaker defend against the Lady Pirates. (photo/Al Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The FAM Bearcats experienced a wave of success in their...
Nolan Kolthoff goes up on a jumper. (photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Once again, the #1 Curse has struck. I remember a former basketball coach sharing that while being ranked number one is nice, she would prefer not to be in that...
Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports What a great week for our lady Cougars to end it with two wins! They have improved so much this season, and are really working hard on the court. Both teams they played,Canistota (5-9) and Corsica-Stickney (4-9) are having...
Ella works on the arm and tries to turn her opponent onto her back. Ella would place 6th at the Harrisburg tournament. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The week started off for the Viborg-Hurley/Irene Wakonda wrestling team with a...
Riva Sharples| Writer On February 2, the Irene-Wakonda Eagle girls basketball team defeated Menno 41-38, improving their season record to 3-11.Leading scorer for the Eagles was Quinn McDonald with 11 points. Madison Orr and Mady Peterson added 8 points each. Brenna...
