The Irene Wakonda Class of 2025. (Back row) Wyatt Hoxeng, Jens Hansen, Jett Kuchta, Brock Boysen, Blake Kribell, Jackson Olson, Logan Wilcox, Max Pollman, and Brandt Watson. (Front row) Natalie Rudd, Hailey Orr, Madison Orr, Brenna Lyngstad, Mady Peterson, Shelby...
The Turner County Commissioners met with the Parker city council last week to discuss the waiving of building fees for the new courthouse. Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The Turner County Commissioners attended the Parker city council meeting last Monday, May 12 to...
A sign from last year at the site that was proposed for a new electrical substation located near Hurley. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor There was standing room only at last week’s Hurley city council meeting on Monday, May 12, with many residents showing up...
New VDC President Blaze Kilian and past President Anne Christiansen. Christiansen recently stepped down after serving in the position for the past ten years. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Earlier this year, Anne Christiansen stepped down as President of...
Viborg-Hurley Salutatorian Kendra Gilbert and Valedictorian Natali Blair. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Chrisensen | Writer Pride, tradition, and excitement filled the gymnasium on Saturday, May 17, as Viborg-Hurley High School held its 2025 graduation ceremony at...
97Marion, SDMay 5, 2025Gene Graber, 97 of Marion, passed away on May 5, 2025 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral Service were held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the First Church of God, Marion. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Gene Graber...
89Lennox, SDMay 13, 2025Doris Fett, 89 of Lennox, passed away on May 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Lennox. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Living Hope...
Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Paul, Luke, Timothy and Silas, wanting to preach the word of God, began traveling in different directions but were stopped each time by the Holy Spirit. A vision appeared to Paul at night guiding them to the region of Macedonia, which is...
Catcher Saige Lessman makes a reaching catch during a recent game. Lessman hit an over the fence home run and had a big out in the final inning to help life the Pheasants to victory against Howard. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker...
Erickson drives in four to lead Pheasants Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker baseball team saved their best for last as they faced off against the Irene/Wakonda Eagles in Varsity baseball action on Sunday afternoon. In the first game of the day, the Pheasants...
Brooklyn Ludens steps on home plate, scoring a run for the Cougars. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Despite a week of unpredictable weather wreaking havoc on local sports schedules, the Viborg-Hurley softball team managed to...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Golfers take on GlenridgeThe Parker golf team was coming off a solid performance at Baltic, and was back in action last week at the Irene-Wakonda meet held at Glendridge. No seniors were able to attend for the Pheasants due to awards at...
Peyton Hansen anchors the girls’ 4x800m relay. Other members are Lydia Austin, Brea Austin, and Sage Martz. The relay is currently ranked eighth in the state! Congratulations girls! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports It was another beautiful day for...
Congratulations to CHS golf team on winning their sixth meet in a row! The last meet was held at Glenridge Golf Course in Irene. Pictured (left to right): Corbin Tople, Noah Schoenfelder, Cullen Pollard, and Nolan Fischer. Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The CHS golf...
In the second game of the day, the IW Eagles bested the Parker Pheasants 2-1 on Sunday after taking the lead late in the game. The Eagles fell to the Pheasants 19-0 in the first game that day.The game was tied at one in the bottom of the sixth when Isaac Kruger laid...
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2025 from Centerville. We are all so proud of you and your accomplishments! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Congratulations to the Centerville High School Class of 2025, who received their diplomas on Saturday, May 10! Co-Valedictorians...
(LEFT) Centerville Police Chief Lon Hatcher presents Centerville business owner Troy Knudson with a Citizenship Award. (Photo/Submitted) Centerville Police Chief Hatcher recognized Troy Knudson and presented him with a Citizenship Award at the May 5 Centerville City...
Glenn Muller of Davis, SD, has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador for his lifelong contributions to the pork industry and South Dakota agriculture. “Ag is king in South Dakota, and I am incredibly proud of the dedicated individuals like Glenn who keep...
Pioneer Memorial now participant in “Mission: Lifeline Stroke South Dakota”In May alone, approximately 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke, many without knowing they were even at risk. Alarmingly, less than one-third of stroke patients arrive at the emergency...
