Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting opened with public comment. There was no public comment, so the meeting proceeded to County Highway Department.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the bid letting to the commissioners. The first was for PVC Lining bid...
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“Centerville’s Lucky Leprechaun” Jean Peterson Renae Hansen | Editor When it came time to pick someone for our Know Your Neighbor feature for March, we naturally thought of St. Patrick’s Day. And around here, when many of us think of St. Patrick’s Day, we can’t help...
Centerville Steakhouse sold
The owners of Tuffy’s Bar and Grill and past owners of the Centerville Steakhouse include (from left to right) Eric Clark, Carrie Clark, Doug Edberg, Jamie Edberg, Adam Austin, and Tim Austin. (Photo/Submitted) Opening soon as Tuffy’s Bar and Grill The Centerville...
Centerville Care and Rehab welcomes new Administrator Raigan Schmidt
Renae Hansen | Editor Centerville Care and Rehab Center recently welcomed their new Administrator, Raigan Schmidt, to the facility after former Administrator Amanda Peterson left the position at the end of last year.Schmidt grew up in Dell Rapids, SD where she...
SEFP sponsors Career Fair
This vendor booth gathered attendees at the career fair. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer McCook Central School in Salem was the host for the 2025 Career Fair, sponsored by the Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project (SEFP), on February 26....
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend
Troy Schwans | NCP Managing Editor It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” and lose an hour of sleep. At 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, we’ll move our clocks forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from morning to evening.Fortunately, most of our...
Marion FFA chapter sponsors breakfast
FFA students serve eggs, sausage and drinks. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer On Sunday, March 2, the Marion FFA chapter sponsored a breakfast of pancakes, link sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice in the small gym from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free...
Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Jared Hybertson added an item to the agenda—“Discussion with the deputies.” A motion was made to approve the agenda. The motion passed.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin...
Knutson named as finalist for Golden Owl Award
VH FFA Advisor Nathan Knutson was named as the District 3 finalist for the Golden Owl Award. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Viborg-Hurley FFA advisor Nathan Knutson was named as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Golden Owl Award at a presentation in front of...
Local schools celebrate School Board Recognition Week
Schools in South Dakota, including our area schools, celebrated School Board Recognition Week last week, February 17-21. School board members are responsible for setting the vision of and goals for the district and strive to provide a quality education for our...
“Bid, Don’t Yell”
Students at the Hearts in Mind Preschool in Parker show off their Valentine’s Day creations. (Photo/Submitted) Fundraiser to benefit early learners Hearts in Mind Preschool will be hosting a fundraiser at the Parker Community Building on Saturday, March 8 from 5 to 7...
Turner County weekly commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Commissioner Shelia Hagemann was not present at the meeting. She attended by phone.Eric Eigenberg with ISG came to provide updates on the courthouse. He began by reviewing the basement. They added a shower and locker room for the Sheriff’s...
Faith, Hope and the Henry Tree
Henry is pictured with parents Chris and Hannah and several of his siblings. Henry has been with the Ferdigs since he was just 24 days old. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Henry Ferdig has overcome more obstacles in his young life than most of us will face in...
I-W music students attend SDSU Festival of Songs
Four Irene-Wakonda high school students participated in the 2025 Festival of Songs held at SDSU on Thursday, February 13. Representing Irene-Wakonda were (pictured left to right): Juniors Jocee Llewellyn and Alyssa Kirschenman, Sophomore Duncan Sharples-Schmidt, and...
Sheridan College’s Tayler Coleman receives statewide recognition
Tayler Coleman, originally from Parker, was one of eight students recognized for the 2024 Shaping Wyoming’s Future Award. (Photo/Submitted) Sheridan College’s Tayler Coleman was recognized as one of eight students from the state for the 2024 Shaping Wyoming’s Future...
Sundogs illuminate chilly winter sky
Jodi Swensen of rural Irene snapped this photo of the sundogs that lit up the Sunday morning sky. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Early risers on Sunday morning were treated to a chilly but beautiful sight as a brilliant pair of sundogs appeared in the morning...
Over three decades later, local TOPS chapter going strong
The local TOPS chapter celebrates their 86.6 yearly loss at their Christmas party last December. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor It’s the time of the year that many of us that have managed to keep our New Year’s resolutions so far are starting to weaken in our...
The soup was on at Hurley Fire Department’s annual dinner
Guests had their choice of sandwiches and bars to go with their bowl of soup. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The weather outside may have been frightful but the crowd was quite delightful, as many weathered the frigid temps last Sunday to come out and...
Know your Neighbor
Pastor Cody Hanssen with wife Kelly and children Ellli and Everett. Baby #3 is due this July. (Photo/Submitted) Cody Hanssen Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Late last year, Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe was on the search for a new senior pastor and Cody Hanssen...
Turner County resident witness to history
Mathew Feist of Parker was hand selected as an Executive Driver for the 60th Presidential Inauguration of President Donald Trump. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor A Turner County man had the rare opportunity to witness history in the making as the nation...