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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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....

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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)....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Prince of Peace production the perfect holiday activity

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...

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Communities working together

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...

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Wakonda youth returns from three-month mission trip

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...

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