There are plenty of options if you want to do something for people caught in conflict in Ukraine. Parker Dental office has two amazing local point of contacts that are from the Ukraine. Oksana and Lika Dudik are both dental assistants at the dental office in Parker....
Melissa Schultz | Writer There’s a boom happening in homeschooling in South Dakota. The number of children taught by their parents has gone up since COVID lockdowns began. There are about 8,187 children that are homeschooled in the State of South Dakota. That is a 23...
Town 19 of 310: Parker, SD Population: 1,194 County: Turner (County Seat) This town was established as the county seat of Turner County in 1879. Its original name was Kimball City, for the Milwaukee railroad worker who surveyed it, J. W. Kimball. The following year, a...
Melissa Schultz | Writer Everyone pretends to be Irish on March 17, whether they are or not. The traditions of St. Patrick’s Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage and many partake in Irish libations....
Front Row (on knees) - L to R: Tanya Netesov (clarinet), Band Director Mindee Birnstiehl, and Tim Parker (clarinet). Standing - L to R: Lauren Patten (tuba), Olivia Anderson (percussion), Samantha Gavette (French horn), Viktoriya Marushkevych (flute), Gracelyn...
Jackie Lacks 2nd Grade class. Donna Rumbuagh | Managing Editor Oh what fun was had in Parker last week during the celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday. Staff and students alike spent the week dressing up to honor him. Read Across America was launched in...
Geoff Dunkleberger and his parents. Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Today, March 3, is National Anthem Day in America. As the people of our country try to comprehend the news of Russia launching an attack on Ukraine, this day couldn’t come at a better...
Melissa Schultz |Writer Roughly 10 months ago, City of Lennox administrator Nate Vander Plaats spoke with the Turner County commissioners about plans regarding an ambulance district. During that meeting, the district discussed the need to hire more staff if this...
Dawn Rye | Writer Friends and family remembered the man who “bridged a gap for brotherhood and unity” who died Sunday in a single-vehicle automobile accident in Hutchison County. The Chancellor Fire Department mourned the loss of the 52-year fire chief Jeb Ford. ...
Dawn Rye | Writer For the last three decades, the Parker and Marion School Districts have been playing the game of Chutes n Ladders when it comes to co-oping in sports or considering consolidation. Both school boards move back and forth when doing what’s best for...
February 3, 1959 Dawn Rye | Writer “…but February made me shiver, with every paper I’d deliver. Bad news on the doorstep. I couldn’t take one more step. I can’t remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed bride. But something touched me...
Girl Scout leader Lori Dykstra and brownie Hannah Gullikson review Gullkison’s cookie sales goals for the upcoming event. Photo/Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer What do Girl Scouts do? Girl Scouts can achieve anything they put their minds to, whether to learn to...
On Wednesday, Jan. 5, Turner County deputy Presely Helm was dispatched to Jones’ Food Center for a one-person vehicle crash. After Helm arrived on the scene, he found the local suspect was intoxicated and had crashed into the front of the Jones Food Center building,...
2021 top stories in the books Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor In this issue of your favorite hometown newspaper, we are going to take you on a little ride back in time. It seems like not so long ago we were all excited about the new year 2021 coming, so we...
Everly Schulte smiles as she grabs a chunk of ice during recess with warm winter temperatures outside. Photo/Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer Pheasant Family fun day, a school tradition that has become an essential part of the students and staff members in the Parker School...
Medical Cannabis Ordinances pass City Council vote Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor There were two Ordinances on the agenda at the Parker City Council meeting held Monday, December 13 regarding Medical Cannabis within the city limits of Parker. The first meeting of...
The regular monthly meeting of the Parker City Council took place on Monday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. All council members were present. A short presentation was given regarding two resolutions for an application for financial assistance to the city to continue...
Dawn Rye | Writer ‘Tis the “season of giving,” and we all know what that means, spending money on Christmas presents and donating to local charities in need. Tangible items are great, but nothing is more priceless than kindness and love. The holidays can be...
ABOVE LEFT: Addaleigh Schmidt and Chester Gunderson stopped by the cookie decorating booth at Parker School. ABOVE MIDDLE: Parker’s Main Street was alive with brightly decorated floats during the Hometown Christmas Parade. ABOVE RIGHT: McKinnlee, Lochalnn and Maxxton...
Travis Frieman spreads some Christmas cheer on the streets of Parker. Upcoming Events Dawn Rye | Writer Families and individuals look forward to the hopes and happiness that the Christmas and winter holidays bring with small-town celebrations and family traditions....
