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...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the general bids for the commissioners to approve. Motions were made to accept the bids, and the motions passed. A motion was made to purchase a 2023 Caterpillar 150-15AWD motor grader from...
The next best time is NOW Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor If you live in Turner County, there’s no doubt you received a fluorescent green flyer in the mail from the Turner County Conservation District. Each year, this order form is distributed to residents. Along...
Cougar Senior Night Front Row- Maggie Kessler, Haley Nelson, Paisley Skonhovd, Mataya Vannorsdel, Zoey Christensen, and Bailey Weegar Back Row- Devin Sayler, Josh Roth, Bryson Morrison, and Kobee Sherman. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley...
76Marion SDFebruary 3, 2024Ray R. Tieszen, 76 of Marion died Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Freeman Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Bethesda Church of Marion with burial at the Tieszen Cemetery.Ray R. Tieszen was...
Jens Hansen is a flying Eagle as Noah Hansen stands guard (photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda Eagles Girls Basketball Team improved its season record to 4-14 last Thursday, Feb. 8, with a win over Marty. The girls defeated Marty 57-35.Quinn...
The VH/IW wrestling team and coaches pose with Jacob Johnson after he reached his 50 wins milestone. (Submitted photo) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda wrestling team traveled to Salem on Friday for the McCook Central-Montrose...
Kendra Gilbert drives toward the basket. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Lady Cougars showcased their determination this week, securing victories over Alcester-Hudson and McCook Central-Montrose, bringing their record to 8-9....
Nick Hanson threads the needle between Parker players Harley Davis and Landon Wieman. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Many people would call the Cougars a second half team. I’m not sure what is said in the locker room by Coach...
