Come see this 1905 pumper and more at the Chancellor Fire Department 140th anniversary celebration this Saturday. (Photo/Submitted) Chancellor Fire Department gears up to celebrate anniversary Renae Hansen | Editor For 120 years now, the Chancellor Community Fire...
The new addition at the Parker School gives a nod to the past with the original sign from the old school hanging above the doors leading into the west side of the building. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The students in the Parker School District will be...
Randy and Chris Wirt. (Photo/Submitted) Steve and Marci Albrecht (Photo/Submittted) The Four Best Days of Summer kicks off next week! It takes a long history of 4-H participation, agriculture, and family-friendly events to make the Turner County Fair the long-running...
The IW Intro to Cabinetry class created a ribbon in support of Superintendent Hutchison’s battle last fall. The ribbon was signed by all of the students and staff and displayed outside of the entrance to the Irene School. (Photo/Submitted) Fundraiser planned for...
Renae Hansen | Editor Hot Hurley Nights kicks off on Friday, and there are several changes taking place this year with probably the most anticipated being the return of the Burnout Contest. It’s been several years since the contest was held, but it’s back bigger and...
Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning honored as 2025 Friends of Viborg Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been named the 2025 Friends of Viborg by the Danish Days Committee. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | EditorThis year, the Danish Days...
Elsey and Duncan pose with a guard in London. (Photo/Submitted) Irene-Wakonda junior Duncan Sharples-Schmidt and 2024 I-W graduate Elsey Thompson say they are forever changed, having toured Europe with the South Dakota Ambassadors of Music. The two students from...
Senior Project to raise awareness on mental health/suicide Parker High School senior Ashlynn Walton is organizing a mental health/suicide awareness run/walk/bike to be held on Sunday, August 10 at the Parker Baseball Field. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | EditorWhen...
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...
