President and Finance Officer resign Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Another meeting is held in Chancellor, but residents once again walk away frustrated and confused. Many are questioning discrepancies in the legal notices published and the impact it will have on...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A recent article released by the South Dakota Searchlight website focused on complaints from the public regarding law enforcement officers misconduct. While the article focused on issues statewide, it shed light on a couple of...
Les Hanson, pictured with wife Phyllis, is retiring from his position on the Swan Lake Township Board after serving since 1964. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer When Les Hanson took a position on the Swan Lake Township board in 1964, the 30 year old probably...
James Strang was recently hired as Junior High/High School Principal at Irene-Wakonda, beginning this summer. He will also serve as Head Football Coach for the Eagles (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer While area students may be looking forward to spring...
Dirk O’Dell from Viborg was recently presented with the Creative Legacy Award at the 58th Annual Americom Advertising Awards. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer “He’s probably the least known photographer in the state that has produced the most amount of...
73rd Annual Tri-Valley Chorus Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Tri-Valley Barbershop Chorus has a history that spans almost three quarters of a century. The first meeting of the Viborg chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop...
Karla Lems speaks at the SD Legislative session in Pierre (photo/Bob Mercer-KELO Land News) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Governor Kristi Noem recently signed into law a trio of bills supposedly aimed at protecting landowners, yet many landowners disagree. This trio of...
Forty-eight children are part of the cast of “Passion and the Cross,” including more than a dozen from the New Era readership area. Here, children learn a lesson from Jesus during “Passion and the Cross” (photo/provided). Riva Sharples | Writer Fifteen adults and...
-Lock your doors Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor At a recent town meeting in Chancellor, Deputy Nolan Clark engaged with residents to address pressing concerns regarding the safety of the small community. Like many other communities, Chancellor has witnessed a rise...
Back (L-R) Head Coach Tucker Tornberg, Asst Coach Jamie Edberg, Rylie Tieman, Addison Buckneberg, Keira Austin, Emma Marshall, Lillie Eide, MaKayla Heesch. Kiylee Westra, Althea Gust, Haley Childress, Madison Carstensen, Tessa Eide, McKenzie Carstensen, Brady...
Front- Bridget Benest, Morgan Patterson, Maggie Kessler, Jazmyne Robinson, Bailey Weegar Middle- Coach Galen Schoenefeld, Zoey Christensen, Brenner Gerdes, Josh Roth, Jake Austin, Bryson Morrison, Zac Austin, Tryg Goettertz, Braydyn Morrisosn, Paisley Skonhovd, and...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor For two years, we have been hearing the back-and-forth arguments of the pros and cons of carbon pipelines running through our state. What started out as a warning cry from a few quickly grew into a full-blown movement of protesting and...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week a concerned resident took to Facebook to air a grievance about the fact that the Lincoln County Sheriff deputy responded to a call in Monroe instead of the Turner County Sheriff’s office. This post started a firestorm of negative...
Riva Sharples | Writer Next Sunday, March 17, Gayville Hall, along with The Friends of Traditional Music, will present a special St. Patrick’s Day show. “A St. Patty’s Day Celebration” will feature the Sioux Falls-based band Maggie in the Meantime blending...
(L-R) Raymond Andalio of Pryor, OK (Iraq), Ron Schmit of Parker (Vietnam), Stephen Soto of Janesville, CA (Iraq), Bryan Diehm of Yakima, WA (Iraq). (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Early spring temperatures have brought beautiful weather to South...
Students at Marion School celebrate Read Across America week. Back row: Mrs. Roth, Jaxon Vissers, Meadow Crooks, Nathan Hammit, Wilma Langrehr, John Langrehr, Jacob Bult. Front row: Adalyn Witt, Kinley Beckstrand, Caleb Eckhardt, Adaline Blau, Alaska Foht....
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It was a packed house at the City Office in Chancellor as residents filed in for the regular meeting on Monday, March 11. President Shelly Paetow and Trustee Darol Hostetler were in attendance along with Finance Officer Linda Hunnel....
“The Living Last Supper” is part production and part church service. It is appropriate for all, and everyone is urged to see this free production sponsored by the Centerville Arts Council. Catch a performance March 24 in Centerville, March 25 in Parker, or March 26 in...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Commissioner Miller began the meeting. No one appeared for public comment.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin came before the commissioners to give an update. His department completed their small structure inspections. He presented a rough...
International traveler, Rugby coach, and Welsh native Bryn Chivers has made Centerville his home for the past 18 years (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer International travel, the sport of rugby, books, art, and cats.These are just some of the loves of Welsh...
