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24th Annual Cornstock another success

Brielle Dubos was crowned the 2024 Little Miss Cornstock at Wakonda’s annual celebration last weekend. Altogether, Little Miss Cornstock raised more than $1,900 for Friends of the Wakonda Pool. (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer The 24th annual Cornstock...

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24th Annual Cornstock happening this Saturday in Wakonda

A children’s carnival will take place from 11:30 until 12:45 p.m. in the Wakonda Park run by the Wakonda Pool lifeguards and staff. Cornstock will also feature live music, inflatables for kids, swimming at the pool, a poker run, and more (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva...

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Fifth annual tractor pull happening in Wakonda this weekend

Annual pull helps support the Midwest Honor Flight program A participant in last year’s Kids Tractor Pedal Pull gives it his all.  (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer The fifth annual Wakonda American Legion Tractor Pull takes place this Saturday, July 20, in the...

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Camo Saloon hosts Grand Opening

The Viborg Development Corporation welcomed the Camo Saloon with a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to their Grand Opening on Friday, July 12.  Pictured from left to right are Caroline Ackerman, Anne Christiansen, Julie Justus, Josh Justus, Ben Justus, Gary Ward and...

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Clerk of Courts and Court Services are relocating

The First Circuit Court will be relocating the Court Services department and the Clerk of Courts from the Turner County Courthouse due to issues with the building.  (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Loose bolts on the shoring posts, plaster...

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Celebrating Centerville Tornado Days

Possibly the best dressed 4-pack on the course during the Tornado Days Golf Tournament: Andy Nelson, Adam Hanssen, Stephen Hinrich, and Allen “Scooby” Skotvold. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Writer Another Tornado Days 2024 has come and gone. With the forecasted...

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Irene Rodeo delights attendees with action-packed weekend

Yankton’s Sid Hart’s horse gets a little feisty in the shoot.  (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The town of Irene was bustling with excitement this past weekend as the annual Irene Rodeo kicked off, drawing rodeo enthusiasts from near and far....

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Turner County hit with Devastating Flooding

A lone tree stands against the raging floodwaters. (Photo/John Fontes) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor Turner County, along with much of the Midwest, was hit with devastating flooding last week as some areas received a foot or more of rain over three days of rainfall....

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Marion hosts summer celebration

Cinderella meets with Kenai Stewart and Alexus Stewart. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor A big thank you to the Marion Fire Department, Parade Committee and the All School Class Reunion Committee for putting together a fun weekend for the Marion Summer...

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Marion prepares for a summer celebration!

2023 Parade Marshall Brad Schardin rides on the Bowlway Lanes float in last year’s parade. Renae Hansen | Editor Summer is here and with it comes all of the celebrations that our towns have come to know and love. Marion will kick off the fun with their Summer...

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Remembering D-Day 80 years later

A photo taken from the scrapbook of WWII veteran John Francis Backer shows aircraft used in the war. (Photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day—the largest naval, air and land operation in history. Operation Overlord, the...

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Remembering those who have answered the call

Members of the Hurley Legion fire a salute prior to the reading of the Roll Call. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor Many communities across the area honored our fallen soldiers with Memorial Day services this past weekend. There was large enough of a...

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Remembering Deputy Chad Mechels

A tribute to a hero Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It has been 15 years since that dreadful Sunday morning when the horrifying news broke that a Turner County Deputy Sheriff had been shot and later died as a result of his injuries. Residents of Turner County were in...

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Centerville dog headed to Westminster Dog Show

Steve Hansen shows his Bracco Italiano Tanzee, who will be attending the Westminster Dog Show in New York City next week. (photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer Steve and Robin Hansen of Centerville will be attending the prestigious Westminster Dog Show in New York...

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Chancellor Fire Chief attends pipeline training

Chief Nettifee was recently presented with an opportunity to attend pipeline and hazmat training at TEEX (Texas A&M Extension Service). The focus of the training was pipeline hazards, hazmat response/industrial firefighting, and CO2 hazards. While there were many...

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CHS to buy eight Cargill Grain Elevators, including Parker

Todd Neeley | DTN Reporter CHS Inc. and Cargill signed an agreement to purchase eight Cargill grain facilities in five states. CHS said it has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill, to “continue optimizing its enterprise supply chain while providing...

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