The IW Intro to Cabinetry class created a ribbon in support of Superintendent Hutchison’s battle last fall. The ribbon was signed by all of the students and staff and displayed outside of the entrance to the Irene School. (Photo/Submitted) Fundraiser planned for...
The 25th annual Cornstock taking place this weekend will help raise funds to keep the Wakonda Pool in operation. (Photo/Submitted) Celebration will include a free dance featuring the popular band Jetley Park Riva Sharples | NCP Editor The 25th annual Cornstock...
Area artist Michele Mechling will have her art on exhibit at the Leader Building in Centerville through September 30. (Photo/Submitted) The Centerville Community Arts Council, Inc. is pleased to feature area artist, Michele Mechling. The exhibit will be on display...
Parker residents spent Tuesday morning assessing and cleaning up damage from a strong storm Monday evening. Parker reported wind gusts to 60 miles per hour with media outlets putting reports up to 84 miles an hour north of town. The worst damage appeared at the city...
Five girls are vying for the title to be awarded Saturday at Wakonda’s Cornstock Celebration Riva Sharples | NCP Editor This weekend, five girls are vying for the title of Little Miss Cornstock, to be awarded Saturday at the 25th annual Cornstock celebration in...
Renae Hansen | Editor Hot Hurley Nights kicks off on Friday, and there are several changes taking place this year with probably the most anticipated being the return of the Burnout Contest. It’s been several years since the contest was held, but it’s back bigger and...
Governor Larry Rhoden spoke at the Danish Days Leadership Luncheon held at the Viborg Community Center on Thursday, July 17. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Governor Larry Rhoden visited Viborg last Thursday, July 17, where he spoke at the Danish Days...
Irene-Wakonda’s Alyda Thompson received gold and placed tenth in the nation at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. (Photo/Submitted) IW’S Thompson receives gold, places tenth in the nation Students from Irene-Wakonda and Marion were part of the nearly 190 high...
Marion Sorlien (center) received the 2025 McGovern Day Goldie Wells Lifetime Achievement Award last week in Sioux Falls. The award is presented to one individual each year who has shown a lifetime of support to the South Dakota Democratic Party. Also pictured is...
The Raise the Roof project at Viborg’s Glood Park was recently completed, just in time to get a good workout during the Danish Days festivities. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The “Raise the Roof” project at Viborg’s Glood Park was completed just in time for...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board met on Monday, July 14. President Scott Tieszen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with members Tieszen, Jared Schmidt and Jen McConniel. Member Matt Donlan arrived after the meeting had started. The agenda for the...
POET Bioprocessing – Hudson awarded grants to three local organizations. The funds were donated through POET’s 2025 Community Impact Grant Program, which awards grants to a variety of causes throughout the more than 30 communities in which the company operates.The...
The Parker Public Library has received a new set of adult large print books from the traveling circuit. The following titles are available for check out through mid-September. Stop in and take a look at this great selection!The library is located at 290 North Main in...
Gary Dykstra | CommanderWe would like to thank the Catholic community for the offer to assist the American Legion in replacing the floor in the Legion Hall. It’s a project that we would not have attempted without the additional aid that you have offered. Thank you...
Centerville High School student Anna Marohl has been awarded a $750 scholarship for her third year of participation in the Teens As Teachers program, a statewide leadership and education initiative offered by the South Dakota Youth Foundation, Inc. Marohl previously...
The Viborg Public Library and Barnes & Noble Books in Sioux Falls will host “Meet & Greet” book signing events on August 8 and 9, respectively, for Colorado author Dan Jorgensen – a native South Dakotan – whose new book Devil’s Thumb was recently released...
Hailey Forrest | Club Secretary/ReporterThe Livewires 4-H Club met on June 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Parker City Park. President Saige Lessman called the meeting to order and flag pledges were recited. Roll call topic was “Your Favorite Fair Food” and was answered...
Renae Hansen | EditorThe City of Viborg recently welcomed Sean Gann as their new Finance Officer. Gann took on the role after former Finance Officer Brandy Skonhovd stepped down from the position earlier this summer.Although Gann was born in Colorado Springs, his...
Little Mr. Centerville Bentley Bartlett and Little Ms. Centerville Henley Hybertson. (Photo/Submitted) At the end of this past school year, Mrs. O’Connell’s third grade class again participated in an essay contest with the topic “What Makes Centerville a Great Place...
Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning honored as 2025 Friends of Viborg Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been named the 2025 Friends of Viborg by the Danish Days Committee. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | EditorThis year, the Danish Days...
