Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The four best days of summer have once again come and gone, and it is time to tip our hats to those who make it possible. The fair is the perfect time to meet and greet friends and neighbors, learn about local businesses, gain a...
Dawn Rye | Writer Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to run a cloverleaf pattern around barrels quickly. Though amateurs and youth compete, the sport is not for everyone. Eight-year-old Kaylee Novak of Parker will be a third-grader...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A stepping-stone amongst the rubble reflects the love a family shared. A Saturday like any other turned out to be a day like no other. What began as a normal day for the Dannen family ended in tragedy, death, and...
John Silvernail Dawn Rye | Writer A Dean of Students provides support for students, addressing student behavior and coordinating admissions and new student orientation. Last year the Parker School District needed more administrative staff due to their growing school...
Dawn Rye | Writer The Army National Guard is a unique branch of the U.S. military with state and federal responsibilities. Soldiers have deployed to serve with distinction in every major conflict of the nation and beyond. They respond to domestic emergencies such as...
Getting ready for show Taylor Harriman works the hair on Armando to make sure his legs are shaved to appear like two posts when the judge views him in the show ring. Photo/Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer Many people in the show cattle industry say the ability to clip and...
Dawn Rye |Writer Everyone could say they go the extra mile when it comes to working. However, almost no one does it without sacrifice and hard work. An extra mile is a place filled with opportunities that could make a difference. Recently, Rutland School District...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor COVID canceled so many events last year, including Parker’s annual Alumni Banquet. But this year, the event, which will now be called the Parker All School Reunion, will be held Saturday, Aug. 14. The class of 1971 will be...
Learning bike safety through obstacle course Recently, some Parker kids took part in the bicycle safety rodeo hosted by Turner County Deputy Colter Hendrix and Turner County Emergency Manager Brad Georgeson at the Turner County fairgrounds. Top left: Eli Mckenney...
Dawn Rye|Writer There’s still plenty of opportunities available for young people to find their place on the dairy farm. However, the business of milking cows has undoubtedly changed over the years and that doesn’t mean a young person can be successful on a dairy...
Trees and boulevards main topic Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Although speeding in town was discussed at last Monday’s city council meeting, and what could be done to curtail it, the main topic of discussion focused on trees and boulevards on First Street. At...
Placing the fence post on new field Last week Michaels Fence and Supply crewmembers placed posts and fence around the new field four, located north of field three at the sports complex. Field four is one of the many additions the Parker Ballpark Association has in...
Part of the third grade class give it their all during the tug-of-war contest at last weeks Field Day event. Field Day is typically held each spring before the end of school and gives elementary kids the opportunity to spend some time playing games outside. photo/Dawn...
Graduation set for next Saturday Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things in the past year. From visits with family and friends, work, school and so many other things, events across the nation and even world were canceled or...
On Monday, April 19, a side dump trailer and semi tipped onto its side just north of Parker. Two weeks ago, construction began on SD Hwy 19 as a portion of the road is being replaced. The trucking company owner said the driver got too close to the edge of the road and...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioner’s meeting, Lennox City Administrator Nate Vander Plaats and Ambulance Director Allen Perry said they were informing the board of the future plans. Vander Plaats explained terms of the six miles of...
Junior Carter Robertson stands with his painting that won first place at the State Visual Arts contest recently. Dawn Rye | Writer The visual arts industry allows creative individuals to express art forms in ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video...
Dawn Rye | Writer Recently, the Parker FFA students celebrated FFA week during National Ag Week to help promote agriculture in everyday life. FFA and National Ag programs encourage people to understand how food is produced and the essential role of agriculture to...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Editor’s note: In last week’s two articles, one from the city council meeting and one from the event’s center committee, the proposed events center was discussed. What it would entail and what it could bring to the community was...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor A month ago, when Parker Mayor Ron Nelson contacted a small group of citizens with the idea of an events center in town, the group quickly got to work. Mark Kasten, Ryan Wieman, Peggy Berens, Mike VanVliet, Chad Aeschlimann, Trent...
