The South Dakota Pork Producers took 28 cases of pork loins to the Turner County Food Pantry on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and the remainder was divided between Tea, Lennox, Centerville, Irene, Freeman and Viborg. Pork producer Steve Schmeichel said they donated 280 pork...
A group of boys standing in the cold December morning singing to the people who live in Turner Village. Photo/Dawn Rye On Monday, Dec. 14, members of Parker’s high school choir took time out of the day to bring a little cheer to the residents of Turner Village. ...
Tessa and Donna Hertel pose for a picture after making hundreds of masks for the local community. Dawn Rye | Writer The saying goes, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Many people give for various reasons — it makes them happy, it evokes gratitude and promotes...
Dawn Rye | Writer ‘Tis the season for Christmas trees, lights, Santa Claus and gathering together with family. The annual hometown Christmas festivities hosted by the Parker Chamber of Commerce was canceled to keep the community safe. However, the “Parade of Lights”...
From gift baskets at Jones Food Center to gifts for young and old alike at Countryside Impressions, businesses in Parker have so many options when it comes to shopping local this holiday season. Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Businesses big and small are dependent on...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Parker School Board meeting, a motion was made to have president Jason Chester and board member Ransom Jones meet with two Marion School board members. Superintendent Donavan DeBoer reflected on the previous meeting with the...
Board members Erin Anderson and Greg Simmermon answer questions from the public at last week's meting. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Parker School Board informational meeting to the public, board members addressed the community on renovations...
Dawn Rye | Writer As the 2020 general election date is fast approaching, voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect a United States president and fill seats in Congress and state legislatures. According to https://sdsos.gov/, if a voter cannot attend...
Dawn Rye | Writer Whether hunting as an individual or a family, the tradition of pheasant hunting is an experience for all ages. Each year, the South Dakota pheasant hunting season runs from October through January, giving hunters plenty of opportunities to hunt...
RIBBON CUTTING Taking part in Tuesday, Oct. 6 ribbon cutting for Parker Ace Hardware was from left: Adam Jans, Marty Nygren, Linda Jones, Bob Starr, Nikki Peters, Gregg Peters, Jon Gortmaker, Curt Lukes, Lance Nogelmeier, Judy Mygren, Darrell Buller and Ron Nelson....
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor A couple of weeks ago the city of Parker voted to accept a single city-wide garbage service beginning in January. Many had voiced their opinions at last month’s city council meeting, but in the end, it came down to cost and savings....
Dawn Rye | Writer Thirteen-year-old Henry Niezwaag enjoys tinkering with motors on small engines, working with different model cars, fishing and being active in the Lennox Boy Scouts. On Wednesday, June 10, a small four-wheeler project Niezwaag was working on for his...
What started as just an idea, came to fruition on Friday, Sept. 11 when Parker, Marion and Monroe fire departments teamed up with others to honor and remember 9-11, first responders and the American Flag. According to Gary Dykstra, who headed up the evening, he...
Pictured left: Homecoming queen Cierra Mohr stands with Homecoming king Geoff Dunkelberger on Monday, Sept. 7 after being crowned king and queen at coronation. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) On Friday, Sept. 11, everyone is invited to the football field in Parker and cheer...
Dawn Rye | Writer After 20 years serving as the Turner County Zoning Director Faye Dubbelde has retired from her position. Dubbelde started her career at the courthouse in 1998 and in 2000, she was promoted to the zoning director. She said the one thing she will miss...
On Monday, Aug. 24, construction workers got busy laying down a slurry seal on Parker’s Main Avenue and Sanborn Street. Crews finished up on Tuesday on South Elm Avenue. Missouri Peterolumn, of St. Louis, MO, travels the area completing roads for towns, cities and...
Rob Mckenney holds tight to two of his children, Emma and Eli, when he arrived home last month from deployment with the Army National Guard. photo/John Davis, Aberdeen American News Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Ten months. Three hundred and twenty-six days. That is...
Work began last week when crews started tearing up asphalt to install footings in front of the new Parker Ace Hardware. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Parker Ace Hardware will be open in only a few weeks. The announcement, which came late last week,...
Back to school in Parker will look a little different this year. On Monday, Aug. 3, the district released its Start Well Return to Learn COVID-19 plan. In it, are the details for returning to school in three weeks. Although masks are not required, they are...
Two weeks ago trees were removed on the south end of Main Street just north of the Turner County Courthouse to make room for curb and gutter. A Groeneweg Construction employee prepares the ground for crews to pour concrete sidewalks south of the courthouse....
