The town of Wakonda received a $750 community grant from POET to help with improvements to their ballfield. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The town of Wakonda is taking a cue from the Field of Dreams movie…”If we build it they will come.” Several years ago,...
Zach McConniel, Phil Luke, and Josh McConniel, shown here with a previous year’s arsenal, as well as Pat Blau, have put on a fireworks show at Ken’s Lake north of Marion for several years now. (Photo/Submitted) Fourth of July celebrations planned around the area Renae...
The Irene Rodeo will feature all of the events we know and love, including barrel racing, team roping, and mutton bustin’ for the kids. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Irene Rodeo, Tornado Days, and Monroe Tractor Pull next up on list of summer celebrations Renae Hansen |...
Our fingers are crossed for a not so soggy parade this year! 35th Annual MHS Banquet among featured events Renae Hansen | Editor The summer celebrations in our small towns are one of the things we love most about summer, and there are plenty of them to keep you...
The future sports complex at the Viborg-Hurley School is expected to be complete this fall. (Photo/Submitted) You may have noticed all the activity just west of the school in Viborg as work has begun on the construction of a state-of-the-art athletic complex. The new...
The Donald Rempp Memorial Game started off with a fun round by the younger generation that included many members of the Rempp family. (Photo/Submitted) A good coach is never truly gone Renae Hansen | Editor It’s hard to not think of Don Rempp as you approach Lars...
Members of the Hurley Legion fire a salute at the end of the service in Hurley. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Area Memorial Day services held on Monday
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...
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...
Christiana Ostrem, Executive Director of The Seed since they opened in April of 2020, recently announced that she will be stepping down from the position. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor It wasn’t the ideal time to start a new business when The Seed...
(Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The elevator in Hurley is now officially for sale by CHS after shutting down operations earlier this year. A statement from the company says, “CHS closed the grain facility in Hurley, SD, effective February 28. This decision...
Kathryn (Benney) Dehring’s “Summer Illumination” art show will be on display at Cloud Shadow Studio in Wakonda with an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 10. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor and Riva Sharples | Writer Cloud Shadow Studio in Wakonda will be...
Not everyone was sure what to think about the giant bunny last year! (Photo/Renae Hansen) The Easter Bunny will be making appearances all across Turner County this weekend, and here at The New Era we want to make the hunt a little easier for the kids with a list of...
William Bishop III (Josh Wiebesiek) and Lizzie Fernheiser (Jennifer Beckman) moments after he pops the question. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Davis Winterstock presents 45th performance Renae Hansen | Editor It’s a Turner County tradition that dates back to 1983, and the...
Holly Peterson is the ‘hood 2025 Educator of the Year! Mrs. Peterson is a Kindergarten Teacher at Tea Area Venture Elementary School. Peterson is the daughter of Rollie and Lorraine Hanson and graduated from Centerville High School in 1989. (Photo/Solis Photography)...
The landscape of Parker has changed dramatically this year, first with the demolition of the Turner County Courthouse and now with the removal of trees along Third Street. (Photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last Monday, March 17, the Parker City Council...
The Viborg-Hurley Cougars, State Qualifying team in Class B. (Front row) Cheer Coach Rosalyn DeVries, Quinn Johnson, Lujain Bahram, Bridget Benest, and Morgan Patterson. (Middle row) Coach Cory Jacobsen, Lincoln Vannorsdel, Godwin Johnson, Jake Austin, Kayden...
Congratulations to the 2025 SoDak 16 Champions, the Centerville Tornadoes! The Tornadoes defeated Faulkton Area 63-38 to punch their ticket to the State B Girls Basketball tournament in hopes of defending their state title! Pictured are (back row left to right) Head...
The owners of Tuffy’s Bar and Grill and past owners of the Centerville Steakhouse include (from left to right) Eric Clark, Carrie Clark, Doug Edberg, Jamie Edberg, Adam Austin, and Tim Austin. (Photo/Submitted) Opening soon as Tuffy’s Bar and Grill The Centerville...
VH FFA Advisor Nathan Knutson was named as the District 3 finalist for the Golden Owl Award. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Viborg-Hurley FFA advisor Nathan Knutson was named as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Golden Owl Award at a presentation in front of...
