Mary (Thea Sorlien) gives some sisterly love life advice to her brother Richard (Lincoln Mansfield). She used some tough love with a number of slaps to the face. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The Viborg-Hurley Drama department presented the...
The cast of Seussical Jr., all members of the Irene-Wakonda junior and senior high choruses, pose at the end of one of the musical numbers in the show (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Before two full audiences, the Irene-Wakonda Music Department presented...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Turner County Emergency Management has been warning of high fire danger for the last couple of weeks due to extreme dry conditions and high winds.Despite their efforts, it is harvest season and that alone proposes many fire hazards out...
Centerville resident Mary Ferwerda has won first place in the SDHCA Dakota Masterworks Art Show with her oil painting entitled “Sweet Autumn” (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Centerville resident Mary Ferwerda has won first place in this year’s South Dakota...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin informed the commissioners the bridge maintenance is still underway. They are preparing to replace ten culverts next year.State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman informed them they are in a holding pattern...
Charlene Leveille and Judy Jibben work together to prepare yams and green beans for the feast prior to last years meal (photo/submitted) Chancellor Reformed Church prepares to feed hundreds Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It’s all hands on deck as Chancellor Reformed...
Viborg-Hurley School Business Manager Matt Jensen, Mammoth Sports Director of Sports Design Matt Keys, Mammoth Sports Vice President of Business Development Erica Schilling, and School Board President Chris Richards address the audience at last week’s meeting to...
The training room in Parker is filled to capacity as firefighters from across the county are trained on electric vehicles (photo/submitted) Turner County First Responders meet the challenge head on Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Being a first responder means being...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor When it comes to our children’s education, we all want the best for them. Recently, a ranking of the top 10 public schools in and around the Sioux Falls area was released, and Parker made the list.The area encompassed in the study was...
The I-W Elementary School Chorus, led by music teacher Ashley McCue, performs the U.S. Armed Forces Medley (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer The annual Veteran’s Day program hosted by I-W’s FCCLA and Student Council, held Wednesday, Nov. 8, was another...
A new Christmas tree has been donated to the Irene Community Development Corporation for use in the Christmas in the Valley tree lighting event on December 3. The corporation is excited to have the tree, which will continue to grow through the years and will be used...
Riva Sharples | Writer Irene-Wakonda’s oral interpretation season has now ended. This year, there was only one student who competed in oral interpretation from Irene-Wakonda. Ninth-grader Duncan Sharples-Schmidt represented the school at three competitions in...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Mark your calendars and plan on a fun evening of food, laughter and bingo!Saturday, November 18 the Irene American Legion and Auxiliary will be hosting their annual soup kitchen and bingo party. Starting at 5 p.m. various soups,...
SD National Guard member Alexa Gortmaker Sang The National Anthem. (photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Marion FCCLA sponsored the Veterans day program in the Marion school. The colors were presented by Legion members Gary Dykstra and Tom Sparrow. Welcoming...
Alan Astleford | Writer Larry Nichelson had passed through Marion on numerous occasions. He observed that the restaurant on Broadway was vacant. He contacted Jen Tieszen and was eventually connected with the Marion Development committee. They came together and...
Chief Eldon Nygaard was presented with a patriotic quilt from the Stitching Chicks. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer The students of Viborg-Hurley honored our local veterans with Veteran’s Day programs held on Wednesday, November 8. The High School and...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer States Attorney Katelynn Hoffman said she had the same updates as last week as far as jury trials and such. She proposed entering into executive session to discuss pending and/or proposed litigation.Treasurer Julie Hartmann presented...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer When news of the upheaval at the Turner County Sheriff’s Office broke this summer, Chief Deputy Anthony Jacobs had already stepped up to assume the role of Sheriff. He immediately began learning all the different aspects that came...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor More changes are happening at the Turner County Sheriff’s office with the recent announcement of Chief Deputy Anthony Jacobs resignation after months of holding down the fort. So naturally the question to be posed to Sheriff Buteyn is...
Byron Nogelmeier has been spearheading the Turner County Youth Hunt for years. Here he is shown organizing the hunters and assigning mentors before the hunt (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor On Saturday, a record number of kids from across Turner...
