Irene-Wakonda’s volleyball season has ended. The team says goodbye to seniors (left to right): Jenna Sees, Emerson Flynn, Kaitlynn Mellem, Quinn McDonald, and Zoey Anderson (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Irene-Wakonda’s volleyball season has ended with...
Viborg-Hurley Team placed second in sixth grade division at Big Sioux League Congratulations, girls and coaches.Pictured: Back row-Coach Katie Schoepf, Aspen Voog, Anna Jo Kropuenske, Samia Crump, Sydney Duggan, Bailee Schaeffer, Coach Dawn Weier, Coach Melissa...
Berkley Skonhovd drives the ball down the court with Howard players on the chase. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports If you’re eagerly awaiting the start of high school basketball season, you can catch some thrilling junior high...
Pictured back to front: Michelle Weier, Tressa Weier, Quinn Schaefer, Cara Peterson, Kylie Peterson, and manager Emma Peterson. Front Row: Lola Kessler, Aaliyah War Bonnet, Sadie Benson, Taya Flyger, Andrea Flyger, and manager Jade Flyger. Not Pictured is Munroe Boyer...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer When news of the upheaval at the Turner County Sheriff’s Office broke this summer, Chief Deputy Anthony Jacobs had already stepped up to assume the role of Sheriff. He immediately began learning all the different aspects that came...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor More changes are happening at the Turner County Sheriff’s office with the recent announcement of Chief Deputy Anthony Jacobs resignation after months of holding down the fort. So naturally the question to be posed to Sheriff Buteyn is...
Byron Nogelmeier has been spearheading the Turner County Youth Hunt for years. Here he is shown organizing the hunters and assigning mentors before the hunt (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor On Saturday, a record number of kids from across Turner...
Owen Reitzel | Writer Veterans Day is on November 11. This is a day that is set up to honor all veterans. Its origins go back as far as the first half of the 20th century.In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This...
Zach Stake, playing the role of steerage-class passenger James, holds his hands up during a tense moment of the comedy dinner theater “Emerald Heist” in Centerville last week (photo/Riva Sharples). Production is just one in a long line of arts programming in the...
Rebekah Sharples-Schmidt, Victoria Matthews, and Gianna Logue practice a lift with Savanna Hoxeng, who plays the role of Jo-Jo in the school’s upcoming production of “Seussical Jr.” Riva Sharples | Writer Next week, the Irene-Wakonda Music Department will present...
I-W students Lara Spurrell, Adeline Wiarda, and Ava Nelson dressed up for Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 31 (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Last week, students in the Irene-Wakonda School District had great fun dressing up for Halloween. At both the...
The I-W Chapter of FCCLA hosted a rescheduled Truck or Treat event on Friday, Nov. 3. On Saturday, Nov. 4, they hosted a junior high dance. Both events were well attended and enjoyed by many. Here, attendees pose for a photo during the dance (photo/submitted) Riva...
95Hawarden IowaOctober 31, 2023Audrey Rolfes: A Life of Hard Work, Love, and LegacyAudrey Rolfes, a true pillar of strength and resilience, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at the age of 95. Born on May 29, 1928, in the rural landscape of Hawarden, IA,...
55Irene, S.D.November 2, 2023Lynn “Leonard” Olson, 55, of Irene SD passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Sunset Manor Avera in Irene. A visitation was held at Hansen Funeral Home, Irene on Monday, November 6, 2023. Lynn was born February 5, 1968, to...
79Yankton, South DakotaNovember 1, 2023.Duane Wenzlaff, age 79, of Yankton, South Dakota, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, November 6, 2023, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton, South...
82Rural Wakonda, South DakotaOctober 26, 2023Wayne Wallace Beatty, 82, of rural Wakonda, South Dakota, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2023, with his family by his side.Wayne was born on September 29, 1941, to Wallace H. “Stub” and Esther (Nelson)...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin informed the commissioners’ he is working on bridge maintenance.State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman spoke about the courthouse security grant; the work will begin in January 2024. She received the...
Tom Sparrow sits in his office at the Turner County Courthouse where he has served fellow veterans in his role for many years (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Every Tuesday, Tom Sparrow walks into the Turner County Courthouse with a smile on...
Addy Huth led the team in kills this year. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Gayville-Volin 3, Viborg-Hurley 0At the end of regular season play, Viborg-Hurley (7-20) would place 7th in region 4B, which would save them having to play...
