Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was opened to public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Tony Ciampa asked to enter into executive session to discuss legal. The motion was made. The motion passed. The commissioners entered into executive at 8:32...
Ryan Penning is the new owner of Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home as of the beginning of the year. (Photo/Submitted) Funeral director becomes new owner of Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home Renae Hansen | Editor As of January 1, 2025, Ryan Penning has become the new owner of...
On January 13, nearly 400 landowners and South Dakota citizens gathered at the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda for a private property rights rally to kick off the 2025 legislative session.During the rally, Rep. Karla Lems (R.-Canton), who was recently voted by her peers...
Centerville among towns to be featured The SDPB production team is excited to announce the seven communities that will be featured on the 28th season of Dakota Life. SDPB will visit each community in May and June to hear their stories.The towns that will be featured...
Irene-Wakonda students who attended the FCCLA Region meeting were (left to right): Back Row - Duncan Sharples-Schmidt, Lydian Mews, Katelyn Tallman, Natalie Girard, and Lanie Van Beek. Front Row - Lyllee Gatzemeyer, Emma Logue, Mady Peterson, Madie Thorson, and Rory...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting began and was opened to public comment. There was no public comment.A motion was made to enter into executive session. The motion passed. They entered into executive session at 8:32 a.m. They exited at 8:49 a.m. No action was...
Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire from the Chancellor Fire Department after serving for an amazing 61 years! (Photo/Submitted) After 61 years of dedicated service to the Chancellor Community Fire Department, Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire.Jongeling was...
Southeastern Electric Cooperative (SEC) honored six employees and two board members for their years of service.“I want to express my sincere gratitude to these employees and board members for their dedication and contributions to Southeastern Electric,” said Chad...
The USA Dance Team, of which Wakonda resident Rebekah Sharples-Schmidt was a part, fared well at World Competition in Poland in late November and December, bringing home medals and finalist placements in individual and group competitions across four categories of...
PIERRE, S.D.—Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Cheryle Gering as Presiding Judge for the First Judicial Circuit. Judge Gering’s reappointment follows the reselection of Jensen as Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Chairman Jared Hybertson called the meeting to order. There was a call for approval of the agenda. The motion passed.The meeting was then opened to public comment. Former Commissioner Mick Miller informed the commission that the Parker City...
Schlat with her son and four daughters. (Photo/Submitted) Tory Schlaht Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The Pioneer Medical Clinic in Parker recently welcomed a new member to their clinic, Certified Nurse Practitioner Victoria “Tory” Schlaht. Tory comes to us from Sioux...
Kobee and other family members would go out after every game and present the “Player of the Game Award.” Here Kobee is presenting the Player of the Game Award to Nick Hanson, Viborg-Hurley Senior after Viborg-Hurley’s victory over Elk Point-Jefferson. (Photo/Faydra...
Centerville resident Spencer O’Toole is the new territorial manager for southeastern South Dakota for J & R Mechanical, serving customers in the Alcester, Hudson, Beresford, and Centerville region. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer A new company offering...
The Home Town Grocery sign on Viborg’s Main Street has been showing colder temperatures the past few days! (Photo/Renae Hansen) Snowfall still well below average Renae Hansen | Editor Though this winter has been milder than usual so far, the region was rocked with a...
Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is bringing back the three-month community challenge to improve the health status of our community. The goal of this challenge is to inspire and motivate our community to eat healthy, exercise, and support their weight...
Nancy Hlavac and Calli Barnes from the Flower Patch deliver flowers to residents of Centerville Care & Rehab Center. Christmas cheer was spread to 185 area nursing home residents due to the generous donations from the store’s customers. (Photo/Submitted) Donations...
The Lund Theatre in Viborg recently installed a new laser projector, just in time for some big name movies to hit the screen. Pictured is the line for one of the recent blockbusters, Moana 2, at the theater. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor It’s been over ten...
Kobee Sherman enjoys a moment with the VH Cougars at least year’s State B Basketball Tournament. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor Kobee Sherman is a familiar name to many of us in the area. In March 2023, Kobee was diagnosed with osteosarcoma cancer in...
Glen Danielsen, Resident Assistant for Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services, has been named as the December Employee of the Month. Glen started working at Pioneer Memorial in January 2024.In Glen’s role, he is responsible for assisting residents at Pioneer...
