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A skyline change for “The Village in the Valley”

Irene’s new water tower is expected to be in service some time this summer. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor In a Tale of Two Towers, the Village in the Valley currently boasts not just one, but two water towers, as the new water tower in Irene went up...

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Viborg DBS Lodge celebrates 125 years

The first meeting in the new DBS Hall was held in October of 1971. The DBS will be celebrating their 125th anniversary on Danish Constitution Day, June 5. Renae Hansen | Editor The Danish Brotherhood Society (DBS) in Viborg will be celebrating their 125th anniversary...

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Irene’s Sunday in the Park happening this weekend

Riva Sharples | writer Irene’s Sunday in the Park is truly a community-wide event. Though it takes place mostly at Lloyd Mork North Park in Irene, the annual celebration brings together many organizations and individuals in the community, who work together to put on a...

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“Healthy Heartbeat Day” planned in Viborg

The AED located at the DBS Hall is one of eight available at various locations in Viborg. The only 24-hour AED is located at City Hall Cardiac Ready Community designation to be recognized Renae Hansen | Editor The city of Viborg has achieved the designation of a...

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Irene dedicates memorial to their namesake

The memorial honoring Irene’s namesake, Irene Fry-Hartwell, is located outside of the Irene Community Center. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The town of Irene dedicated a memorial to its namesake, Irene Fry-Hartwell, as part of their Memorial Day program...

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Marion School Board meets

Al Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board held their monthly meeting on May 19 in the music room. Business proceeded following satisfying the formalities. The resignations of Jerico Shape, paraprofessional and coach and Abi Lien, high school math were accepted....

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Congratulations to the class of 2025

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...

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Viborg-Hurley celebrates Class of 2025 at graduation ceremony

Viborg-Hurley Salutatorian Kendra Gilbert and Valedictorian Natali Blair. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Chrisensen | Writer Pride, tradition, and excitement filled the gymnasium on Saturday, May 17, as Viborg-Hurley High School held its 2025 graduation ceremony at...

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Centerville High School first of area graduations

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...

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Knudson presented Citizenship Award

(LEFT) Centerville Police Chief Lon Hatcher presents Centerville business owner Troy Knudson with a Citizenship Award. (Photo/Submitted) Centerville Police Chief Hatcher recognized Troy Knudson and presented him with a Citizenship Award at the May 5 Centerville City...

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Glenn Muller of Davis named 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador 

Glenn Muller of Davis, SD, has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador for his lifelong contributions to the pork industry and South Dakota agriculture. “Ag is king in South Dakota, and I am incredibly proud of the dedicated individuals like Glenn who keep...

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Pioneer Memorial now participant in “Mission: Lifeline Stroke South Dakota”In May alone, approximately 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke, many without knowing they were even at risk. Alarmingly, less than one-third of stroke patients arrive at the emergency...

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Know your neighbor

Brad Georgeson Monique R. Hurtado | Writer In honor of National Emergency Medical Services week, this month’s Know your Neighbor is featuring one who has immersed himself in serving the community at large for over twenty years—Brad Georgeson.Brad Georgeson, a lifelong...

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Davis Flea Market: A treasure hunter’s dream come true

RJL Treasures from Sioux Falls has been coming to the Davis Flea Market for at least ten years and says they do a good amount of business while there. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor For close to twenty years now, in the summer months the tiny town of Davis...

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