Levi Wieman takes to the mat (photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling team was in Garretson last week, facing off in the Garretson Quad. Parker picked right up where they left off, going 3-0 to improve to 5-1 on the early season. The Pheasants...
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FAM vs. Mitchell Christian basketball
Bearcats boys basketball player (name unavailable) fights to steal away the ball (photo/John Fontes) The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats boys’ basketball team was in action against the Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles last Thursday night at Freeman Academy. The...
Centerville girls basketball
Thea Gust burns two players and pulls up for a jumper vs Canistota. Gust had 16 points on the night (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide|Centerville Sports Season opener and home opener for the Lady Tornadoes was held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 vs Canistota. These girls...
Centerville boys basketball
Cole Edberg makes a move into the lane for a lay-up vs Canistota. Tornadoes welcome back Edberg after recovering from a knee injury last year! (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide|Centerville Sports Centerville Boys basketball players were anxiously waiting for their...
Centerville JH Lady Tornadoes take Great Plains Conference by storm
Back row L-R Coach Haiar, Peyton Hansen, Liz Shearer, Izzie Eide, Emmarie Anderson, Jordyn Goetz, Ashlyn Hagena, Claire Edberg, Daphne Brouwer, Clarice Kirk, Coach Edberg. Front row L-R Brooke Blake, Evelyn Mark, Zoey Hinrich, Chloe Edberg, Helen Thomson, Kendra...
New basketball rules for 2023-24
Shane Merrill | Sports The South Dakota High School Activities Association announced this fall that there will be new rules in place for the 2023-24 season that could have a major impact on the game. The rules deal with fouls and free throws, traditionally after a...
Irene-Wakonda basketball drops doubleheader to Ponca
Riva Sharples | Writer In its season-opener against Ponca on Saturday, Dec. 9, both the Irene-Wakonda Eagle boys and the Eagle girls basketball teams lost their games against the tough Nebraska opponent.The I-W varsity girls put up a good fight but came up short,...
December 14, 2023
Summit Carbon Solutions invites stakeholders to tour Marion Ethanol Plant
Senator James Bolin and Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Harold Timmerman visit prior to the Summit Carbon Solutions presentation at NuGen Energy (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Lee Blank and COO James...
Turner County man, Farrar, to be sentenced December 11
Greg Farrar (photo/courtesy KELO) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A 70 year old Turner County man, Gregory M. Farrar has pleaded guilty on one count of sexual contact without consent in Hutchinson County Circuit Court on Monday, November 27, before Judge Patrick...
After 22 years, Kayla still spreading holiday cheer with her annual Christmas concerts
Viborg resident Kayla Mehlhaf, pictured here with her husband Derrick and sons Wyatt, Westin, and Waylon, will perform fundraising Christmas concerts Dec. 10 in Viborg and Dec. 13 in Irene. Donations collected at the concerts will benefit local toys for tots and Angel...
Parade of Christmas trees at Tieszen Memorial Home
Trees on the left side of the chapel. (photo/Alan Astleford) Al Astleford | Writer The Tieszen Memorial Home has their parade of Christmas trees in the chapel. There are seventeen decorated trees, a nativity scene and one decorated cross. The community is welcome to...
Tieszen Real Estate’s new satellite office in Parker
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Drive around Turner County and you have probably seen a black and gold Tieszen Real Estate sign standing tall on a lawn. Jen Tieszen, who calls Marion home, first stepped on to the real estate scene eight years ago. She had always...
It’s all the buzz…of chain saws in Parker
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Building improvements and updates to the water and sewer system are waging a war on the trees in Parker. While it is sad to see so many beautiful trees come down, it is actually something that many towns are moving towards when it...
Moving day for Art’s Barber Shop
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor What seemed like a long, sad month for Art O’Dell has turned out to give him something to be thankful for.O’Dell has operated the local barbershop in Parker for 8 years, but was notified he would have to vacate his place of business by...
The Haven sets up multiple charity events
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor At the south end of Main Street in Parker, directly across from the Post Office, you will find a little shop called The Haven. This unique business is well known for putting community first and trying to give back.The Haven recently...
Christmas comes to Parker
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer The air was crisp, not a breeze in sight, the perfect day to kick off the Christmas festivities in Parker. In the morning, kids flocked to the library for crafts and a story. Many headed to the community building to shop for Christmas...
Christmas in the Valley a success
Gary and Marsha Skogen stand in front of the tree they donated to serve as Irene’s community Christmas tree. The tree was lit during the town’s Christmas in the Valley celebration on Saturday (photo/provided). Riva Sharples | Writer The second annual Christmas in the...
Hurley kicks off the Christmas season
Students from Viborg-Hurley school were on hand to help you with baked goods for the holidays (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor If you stopped by Hurley last weekend, you were sure to find lots of fun activities happening at the American Legion...
Viborg-Hurley Middle School Spreads Musical Christmas Cheer
5th graders Turner VanHull, Zayden O’Dell, and Justhing Enrique are the sax line in the 5th grade band. (photos/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The Viborg-Hurley Middle School started off the Christmas Concert season this school year on November 30 in...