Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman met with Misty to discuss the employee policy manual so it will cover the courthouse employees and the highway department employees as well. They also discussed the format of the agenda, there may be...
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Brandon Walton
41Parker S.D.November 29, 2023It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Brandon Scott Walton. Brandon passed away at the age of 41 on November 29, 2023 in Loomis, S.D. of natural causes. Funeral services where held Monday, December 4, 2023 at the...
Joy Klock
89Chancellor, S.D.November 30, 2023Joy Klock, age 89, of Chancellor, SD, passed away on Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, at Trail Ridge Senior Living, Sioux Falls, SD.Muriel Joy Uhe was born on June 9, 1934, in Chancellor, the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Krull)...
Jeffrey Lee Williams
68,Parker S.D.November 30, 2023Jeffrey Lee Williams, 68, of Parker died Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a four year battle with cancer. Funeral services where held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Hofmeister- Jones funeral home with...
Lloyd Russell Nelson
97Overland Park, Kansas.November 22, 2023Lloyd Nelson was born January 14, 1926 in Spring Valley and died November 22, 2023 in Overland Park, Kansas. He grew up on the Turner County Poor Farm where his parents were superintendents for many years. Lloyd graduated from...
William (Bill) Leslie Wrigg
74Mesquite, TexasNovember 21, 2023William (Bill) Leslie Wrigg, 74, of Mesquite, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 after a brief hospital stay.Bill was born January 1, 1949 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Leslie and Mary Paddock Wrigg. He and his three...
Centerville girls’ basketball
Back row L-R: Stats-Rylie Tieman, Thea Gust, Makayla Heesch, Kiylee Westra, Lillie Eide, Madison Carstensen, Emma Marshal, Haley Childress, Tessa Eide, Stats-Harper Wattier.; Front row L-R: Anna Marohl, Rachel Hybertson, Bri Swift, Izzie Eide, Lydia Austin, Brea...
Centerville “Tornadoes” Boys BB 2023-2024 Season preview
Back row L-R: Nolan Fisher, Tucker Martz, Miles Eide, Cole Edberg, Brennan Tople, Alec Austin, Corbin Tople, Covin Wattier.; Front row L-R: Micah Childress, Jase Brouwer, Aiden Bobzin, Charlie Eide, Logan Ruter, Cullen Pollard, Riley Cole, Ethan Bobzin. (photo/Tricia...
Pheasants wrestling looking tough
Back row:Donald Gergen. Riley Pankratz, Dylan Buseman, Levu Weiman, Andrew Even, Bennet Berens, Clayton Pankratz, Bo Stone, Colten Preheim, Logan Buseman; Front row: Wyatt Rand, Quinlan Olesen, Devin Kuchta, Teegun Wentzel, Alek Kuchta, Michael Even, Brysen Baloun,...
Parker boys welcome new coach
Back: Jake Coleman, Corben Reutter, Gavin Flannery, Jack Wilkes, Myles Meyer, Landon Wieman, Harley Davis, Dylan Dykstra.; Middle: Benson Jones, Carter Ross, Lincoln Kippes, Garrit Postma, Landon Beck, Ray Travnicek, Mason Schaefer, Orson Muller, Luke Travnicek....
Parker girls’ eye steady improvement
Back: Assistant coach Mason Thompson, Mallory Mitzner, Paige Haase, Mara Mohr, Emma Tuschen, Kyla Fosheim, Shayla Voeltz, Katie Bialas, Meah Wright, Jersey Lessman, Head coach Jay Sanner; Front: Tonya Netsvow, Mya Beyer, Parker Lessman, Jenna VanVelzen, Shayla Even,...
Cougars eyeing another trip to state
2023-2024 Viborg-Hurley CougarsFront-Godwin Johnson, Camden Nelson, Emmit Boomgarden, Jake Austin, Kyson Mansfield, Kayden Walton, Joshua Roth, Brenner Gerdes, and Brady Schroedermeier Middle- Brock Fredrrickson, Noah Werdel, Nolan Kolthoff, Andrew Madsen, Bryson...
Lady Cougars gear up for a season of change
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,...
Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda wrestling squad poised for another strong season
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,...
Irene-Wakonda girls’ basketball ready for the season
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...
I-W boys’ basketball team young, but eager
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)....
VH/IW wrestling season starts off fast and furious
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...
Wrestlers open season
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...
December 7, 2023
Let the celebration begin!
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...