The landscape of Parker has changed dramatically this year, first with the demolition of the Turner County Courthouse and now with the removal of trees along Third Street. (Photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last Monday, March 17, the Parker City Council...
The State B runner up team, the Viborg-Hurley Cougars. (Front row) Quinn Johnson, Lujain Bahram, Godwin Johnson, Jake Austin, Brenner Gerdes, Kayden Thibodeau-Lindemann, Morgan Patterson, Bridget Benest, Oakley Kolthoff, and Boeden Gerdes. (Back row) Coach Cory...
There was a full house on Sunday, March 16 at Faith Presbyterian when Love In the Name of Christ of Greater Lennox and Turner County, or Love INC celebrated its one year anniversary. It was a blessed event for the board of directors to see the church full of...
Renae Hansen | Editor It was standing room only for a special meeting of the Parker School Board that was held on Monday, March 24, to discuss a possible sports cooperative with the Marion School District. The meeting was scheduled with short notice after the board...
The Viborg-Hurley Cougars, State Qualifying team in Class B. (Front row) Cheer Coach Rosalyn DeVries, Quinn Johnson, Lujain Bahram, Bridget Benest, and Morgan Patterson. (Middle row) Coach Cory Jacobsen, Lincoln Vannorsdel, Godwin Johnson, Jake Austin, Kayden...
(Back row left to right): Brady Childress, Assistant Coach Haiar, Anna Marohl, McKenzie Carstensen, Emmarie Anderson, Tessa Eide, Madison Carstensen, Ashlynn Hagena, Peyton Hansen, Haley Childress, Rylie Tieman, Assistant Coach Edberg, and Head Coach Tornberg with...
Renae Hansen | Editor Congratulations to Mrs. Makenzie Anderson, Second Grade Elementary Teacher, on being selected Parker School District’s Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Anderson began her teaching career in Parker, and this is her fourth year in the district. She has...
Renae Hansen | Editor Congratulations to Prekindergarten Teacher Mrs. Johnitta Van Hull for being named the Viborg-Hurley School District Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Van Hull was recognized for her relentless effort in the classroom, always placing her students first,...
In what has become a Viborg-Hurley tradition for many years of state tournaments, family and well wishers sign a full sized picture of all the athletes for them to have as a keepsake. Rebecca Kolthoff, Laura Schwartz, Tami Bjerkass, and Jessica Duncan sign posters of...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board met in session on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the music room with all board members present. Superintendent Brosnahan, Principal Leberman, Business Manager Crystal Longe and Teacher Heidi Johnson. Resignations from Mr....
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Jared Overweg was the first to come before the commissioners to discuss the lead limits for garbage. He explained how the weather has been affecting the trash pick-up. There are 101 people who are not being serviced by Novak due to the...
The farm equipment that was formerly located behind the museum is now on display outside of the building east of the museum that will soon house the DHA Machinery Museum. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Farming has changed dramatically since pioneers first...
John Peterson and Karll Lecher pose by a display table for Dakota Hemp, their company that produces hemp for food, health, and fiber products. (Photo/Riva Sharples) Processing plant opening soon near Wakonda will be one of the largest in the nation Riva Sharples | NCP...
Congratulations to the 2025 SoDak 16 Champions, the Centerville Tornadoes! The Tornadoes defeated Faulkton Area 63-38 to punch their ticket to the State B Girls Basketball tournament in hopes of defending their state title! Pictured are (back row left to right) Head...
The Marion School Bear Care program was presented with a $12,000 grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation on Monday, March 10. Pictured (front row, left to right) are: Daemon Reitz, Kaislee Luke, Charli Dick, Wyatt Heumiller, Harper Luke, Paxton Petersen,...
Congratulations to Linden Graber on rolling the first perfect game in 78 years of continuous operation of Bowlway Lanes in Marion, and his first “Perfect Game” bowling. (Photo/Submitted) Linden Graber bowls first 300 “perfect game” at Bowlway Lanes Linden Graber...
Zoey Petersen with the coveted Golden Megaphone award. (Photo/Submitted) Petersen competes on NCA All-Star National Championship team Renae Hansen | Editor Viborg-Hurley Eighth Grader Zoey Petersen had one of her big dreams come true when she, along with her Eclipse...
Dynamic Duo, Senior Averie Salberg and Sophomore Brady Muller sang Break Free from High School Musical. Way to go you two! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Writer The Centerville Music Boosters, along with the Centerville Music Department, hosted their annual Pops...
A pile of rubble is all that remains of the historic Turner County Courthouse. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | writer The Turner County courthouse came tumbling down last month. It has been over a year since the issues of the 120-year-old courthouse...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week, the Parker School took part of Read Across America with a celebration in honor of Dr. Suess. It is a week-long event celebrating their love of reading. Of course, Dr. Suess books are a great way to engage children young and old...
