Chief Eldon Nygaard was presented with a patriotic quilt from the Stitching Chicks. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer The students of Viborg-Hurley honored our local veterans with Veteran’s Day programs held on Wednesday, November 8. The High School and...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer States Attorney Katelynn Hoffman said she had the same updates as last week as far as jury trials and such. She proposed entering into executive session to discuss pending and/or proposed litigation.Treasurer Julie Hartmann presented...
90Viborg, S.DNovember 11, 2023Barbara Christensen, 90 of Viborg, passed away on November 11, 2023 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor in Wakonda. Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Viborg....
65Viborg, S.D.November 9, 2023David Hays, 65 of Viborg, passed away on November 9, 2023 at his home at Lifescape. At this time no services will be held.David Arthur Hays, son of Lucille and John D. Hays, joined his big brother Johnny on November 10, 1957.Born in...
84Irene, S.D.November 09, 2023Dorothy J. Schenk, age 84 of Irene, SD passed away early Thursday, November 09, 2023 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Funeral services was held Monday, November 13, 2023 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Irene, SD with Rev. Mark...
85Mission, TexasEldon Schmidt was born on March 27, 1938, to Lloyd and Elizabeth “Betty” (Janzen) Schmidt. He attended a country school until 3rd grade, then elementary school in Marion South Dakota until the 8th grade at which time he began to work on the family...
72Viborg, S.DNovember 10, 2023Darrell Frederickson, 72 of Viborg, passed away on November 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Good Shepard Catholic Church, Centerville. Arrangements provided...
70Fairmont, MNNovember 3, 2023A Service of Remembrance for Donna Lee Snook, 70, of Fairmont, Minnesota was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at First Congregational Church in Sherburn, Minnesota.Donna was called to her eternal rest on Friday afternoon, November 3,...
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...
