2023-2024 Viborg-Hurley Lady CougarsFront- Aubree Schwartz, Lexie Wettering, Addison Sayler, Brooklyn Kessler, Tatum Lyons, and Bridget Benest Back- Charley Nelson, Kendra Gilbert, Thea Sorlien, Olivia Hanson, Haley Nelson, LaMiya Baker, Natali Blair, Jenna Graves,...
2023-2024 Viborg-Hurley/Irene Wakonda Wrestling TeamFront: Olivia Manca, Wendi Silverthorn, Kayla Schoolmeester, Rayna Miller, Reese Simonsen, Ella Kessler, Joey Lee, and Levi Simonsen. Back: Trevor Ryan, Jacob Johnson, Daxton Williamson, Gia Miller, Madelyn Feiock,...
The 2023-2024 I-W Girls basketball team includes (front row, left to right): Hailey Orr, Shelby Oien, Emma Logue, Mady Peterson, Brenna Lyngstad, Grace Hansen, and Rylee Nielson. Back row, left to right include: Madison Orr, Quinn McDonald, Natalie Girard, Kaitlynn...
This year’s varsity boys basketball team at Irene-Wakonda includes (left to right): Max Pollman, Cayden Ganschow, Brody Johnke, Noah Hansen, Ben Girard, Cain Healy, Jens Hansen, Brody VanBeek, Ty Wolfswinkel, Sam Hansen, and Jordan Stockland (photo/Riva Sharples)....
Senior Gia Miller made quick work defeating a Aberdeen Central wrestler. Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports On Friday, December 1, Viborg-Hurley/Irene Wakonda wrestling held a home wrestling quad for girl teams in Viborg with the home team competing against...
Colten Preheim of Parker hits the mat during a wrestling match as the season kicks off (photo/John Fontes) Go 2-1By Shane Merrill | Sportssmerill@ncppub.comThe Parker wrestling team opened their season last Tuesday night in front of a packed crowd in Parker. The...
Discover the hidden treasures our small towns have to offer Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Now that the Thanksgiving is behind us, Christmas is ready to burst open the doors. This is especially true when it comes to small towns and local celebrations, and Turner...
Swan Lake Christian Camp and Retreat Center has been welcoming people to its campus for nearly 90 years. The camp is growing and has started a $3 million expansion project (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Though the price tag for their new building...
The Christmas Story” runs at the Orpheum Theater December 1-10. Local residents are involved in the production (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Now through December 10, see “Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story” at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls. The live...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor For months now, Kari Reynolds has been spearheading Meals with a Mission in Parker. A local mission to feed those who need it. Every Tuesday, she would prepare meals, package them and deliver them to anyone who needed them. What began...
Douglas and members of his missionary team pose with a local resident on the campus of Mission of Hope in the Dominican Republic (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Wakonda resident Douglas Sharples-Schmidt has returned from nearly three months in the mission...
Riva Sharples | Writer This weekend, it will look like a Hallmark movie in Irene when the streets are filled with holiday cheer as the second annual Christmas in the Valley event takes place. The community celebration happens Saturday, December 2, starting at 3:30...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer State’s Attorney Katelyn Hoffman gave an update on the upcoming cases. There is no change.A motion was made and passed to deny the County Assistance case #6-23 due to lack of information from the subject. Auditor Misty Dahl has sent...
86Viborg, S.D. Dale Dean Korslund, 86, of Viborg passed away on November 18, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg. Dale was born November 17, 1937 to Arthur and Grace (Hanson) Korslund. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Spring Valley...
95Chancellor, SDNovember 18, 2023Marianne Plucker, age 95, of Chancellor, SD, passed away, November 18, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD.Marianne Miller was born on May 10, 1928, the daughter of Al A. and Thea (Stubsten) Miller. She grew up and...
68Viborg, S.D.November 16, 2023Duane Andersen, 68 of Viborg, passed away on November 16, 2023 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Viborg.Duane Andersen was born on June 14th, 1955, to the parents of Leslie and Grace Andersen. He was raised on a farm outside of Viborg....
81Freeman, S.D.November 20, 2023Marilyn Goehring, 81, of Freeman passed away on Nov. 20, 2023 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Funeral Services where held on Monday, Nov. 27th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Mennonite (South) Church of rural Freeman.Marilyn Goehring, 81, of...
72Viborg, S.D.November 20, 2023Marlene Ward, 72 of Viborg, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Funeral services were held Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bethel Christian Fellowship in Viborg with burial in Rosehill Cemetery,...
72November 20, 2023Lennox, SDWilliam “Bill” “Willy” Shumaker, age 72, of Lennox, SD passed away, November 20, 2023, at his rural Lennox home due to natural causes. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at West Prairie Lutheran Church, rural...
