Riva Sharples | Writer During their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 10, the Irene-Wakonda School board accepted several resignations and also approved classified staff and teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.Resignations were accepted from Patrick O’Malley...
Deb Van Hove, of Parker, displaying a quilt she created. Monique R. Hurtado | Writer There is nothing like a nice, warm quilt on a cold night, especially when one is away from home. A few talented women from Chancellor, Hurley, Lennox, Parker, Viborg, and North Dakota...
Jared Hybertson (R), Centerville’s Community and Economic Development Director accepted the award from Tyler Tordsen (L) on behalf of the community of Centerville. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Centerville is making big strides when it comes to...
Clay-Union Electric’s new facilities include 20,000-square feet of shop space, including this Repair and Wash Bay area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours were held at the facility on Tuesday, April 2 (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer A ribbon-cutting...
Renae Hansen | Writer When Viborg’s Buckhorn Bar closed down shortly after Danish Days in 2022, the town found itself with just one business, The Daneville Inn, utilizing one of the three retail on-sale liquor licenses. That changed earlier this year, when the Viborg...
Soldiers are welcomed home by friends and families, and Governor Kristi Noem. Many soldiers are seeing their children for the first time. (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor We often waste no time paying tribute to our military service people, and...
Members of the I-W Mixed Choir perform during last week’s Large Group Contest (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer I-W band and choir students attended Region Large Group Contest last week, bringing home two Excellent rankings and one Good ranking.The I-W band...
The skeletal remains of the shed can be seen as sheets of metal are blown off the side in the extremely high winds (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A large machine shed just west of Marion ignited on Saturday, April 6. Weather conditions were dry and...
Viborg-Hurley SeniorsFront- Paisley Skonhovd, Bailey Weegar, Mataya Vannorsdel, Maggie Kessler, Raegan Smith, and Ella Kessler; 2nd Row- Calli Barnes, Zoey Christensen, Luke Campbell, Gia Miller, and Haley Nelson; 3rd Row- Reiley Murray, Josh Roth, Peyton Hansen, and...
The Viborg Danish Community Club is looking for volunteers to help with the town’s biggest weekend of the year and will be holding an informational meeting at the Community Center on Wednesday, April 24. Renae Hansen | Writer We’ve all heard the saying that it takes a...
Some of the singers from the 5th-8th grade girls choir- Olivia Schoepf (6th grade), Grace Hjelm (8th grade), and Lilah Bauer (7th grade), singing “You Belong to Me” by Taylor Swift. (photo/Faydra Christensen) By Faydra Christensen The musical talents of Viborg-Hurley...
James Bohnsack Renae Hansen | Writer Security Bank in Viborg recently welcomed VP Loan Officer and Branch Manager James Bohnsack to their location. He joined Security Bank on February 20 of this year and will be serving the southeastern corner of Turner...
Brandy Skonhovd, former Assistant Finance Officer for the City of Viborg, has been named City Finance Officer after the resignation of Lisa Rudd earlier this year. (photo/submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer Viborg’s new City Finance Officer is a familiar face for many of...
Parker Volleyball Coach Jill Christensen took her team to the State Class B Championship in 2015, but didn't stop there (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Former Parker Coach Jill Christensen has been selected to the National High School Athletic...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer After the failure of the school bond in January and now the upcoming school board election, Marion School has been a hot topic of conversation. Many Marion residents have their opinions on what is best for the school. Rumors about the...
Phillip Delaney Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Phillip Delaney of Parker pleaded guilty to First Degree Manslaughter, which resulted in the death of a four-month-old boy. In return he will serve only four and a half years in the State...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer There are times in life when mistakes are made which lead to difficult consequences. Thankfully, there are people who come alongside to help navigate through the tough times and offer the help needed to get back on the right path. That is...
Madison looks for eggs. (photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer The Viborg Development Corporation hosted a Easter Eggstravaganza at the Viborg Community Center on Saturday, March 30. Guests were treated to a breakfast of aebelskiver, sausage and eggs for a free...
Despite the cold, many turned out for the Breannon Griffith fundraiser/egg hunt in Parker (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Parker held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 despite the cold damp weather. The event was held at the City...
Watch for our special tribute to our military kids next week! Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The entire month of April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, but April 15 has a special place in that observance each year. Purple Up! is the observance among...
