Chief Deputy Jacobs resigns Monique R. Hurtado | Staff Writer State’s Attorney Kateylnn Hoffman gave a brief update. She has two jury trials coming up—one in January and another in February. She also spoke briefly about an estimate she received for her office...
Wakonda resident and veteran Jim Williams participated in Honor Flight 16 in late September. Here, he poses looking out upon the mall, standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | WriterThe three Wakonda veterans who participated in...
Interim Sheriff Jamie Buteyn at the Turner County Courthouse (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer “Let’s look forward…we’re going to figure it out—we’ve got to,” said Sheriff Jamie Buteyn. Since being appointed Interim Sheriff, this has been his...
Karla Romereim and Cinda Wilson Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer After nine glorious years, Cinda Wilson and Karla Romereim will be closing the doors of Solace Farm General Store in Davis. What started as a venture selling their handmade goods at the Market on 18...
Michelle Johnson with the Cherrybean Coffee Company explains the different options available for coffee aficionados at the Viborg Public Library. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer As if running after their twelve children doesn’t keep them busy enough, Loren...
Irene-Wakonda’s FCCLA leadership team recently attended the Fall Conference, where they had two days of leadership training (photo/submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer This year, the Irene-Wakonda Chapter of FCCLA has 35 members in grades 7 through 12. Officers this year...
Students Isabellah Brumbaugh, Jocee Llewellyn and Alyssa Kirschenman work on their haunted construction site. The students spent a majority of last Friday creating their scenes for the Haunted School that was held Saturday in Irene (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples...
Covin Wattier drives the kiddie train during Saturday’s Fall-o-Ween celebration in Centerville. More than 3,000 people are estimated to have attended the event (photo/Riva Sharples) Riva Sharples | Writer Last Saturday, Oct. 21, the streets of downtown Centerville...
The family of Bob DeNeui stand with the 2023 Turner Co. crow hunt champions Dale Peters and Kevin Andersen. The pair were the recipients of the first annual Bob DeNeui sharp shooter award in remembrance of their dad, Bob who hunted in the event for 34 years (photo...
Curt Lukes celebrating 30 years of business success for Parker Ford (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Parker Ford, and the Lukes family name are synonymous in these parts. The franchise has been around since 1993 and recently celebrated 30 years of...
(RIGHT) L-R FFA members providing lunch for farmers at the Parker Cargill location were Joni Dykstra, Andrew Even, Levi Wieman, Carter Berens, Levi Rand (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Members of the Parker FFA take a day to thank farmers for a...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman updated the Commissioners’ on the M. Rose case. The plaintiff submitted their rebuttal and now they [the Commissioners’ and their attorney] are waiting to hear back from the SD Supreme Court as to...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Looking for some scary good fun this weekend? Look no further than our local small towns. CentervilleAfter school, on Tuesday, October 31, head over to Downtown Centerville to Trick or Treat. IreneFCCLA is hosting a Trunk or Treat at...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer The men and women of the Turner County Sheriff’s Office are then when you need them, whether it be an emergency situation, a car collision, or perhaps even help crossing the street. They come when you call. There has been a lot of...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Turner County Sheriff’s department is alerting the public to what appears to be a string of burglaries in the Chancellor area.There have been two incidents of unlocked cars being involved where firearms and weapons were taken from...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It’s that time of year, time for the annual Turner County Youth Pheasant Hunt and benefit concert. For years they were known for bring the sounds of the Grand Ol Opry to the fans of Turner County. Last year they decided to go in a...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The stigma, the shame. “Not in my home.” Or, “we can’t let the neighbors know”. These are all feelings that victims of domestic abuse think of at first. Some tend to hide the bruises or withdraw from society until the evidence...
Up before the sunrise is Fireman Brad Janzen as he picks up Natalie Roth (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Up and at ‘em before the crack of dawn, Parker Volunteer Firefighters set out to pick up kids for a fun ride to school in a fire truck, as part...
Participants in Saturday’s annual Lawnmower Poker Run lined up outside of T.J. Kerners for a shotgun start (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Don’t tempt these people with a good time! What started out years ago as a fun afternoon of neighbors...
Al Astleford | Writer Resignation from kitchen staff given by Julie Skokan effective October 9, but she will remain on to support the staff until November 2Teacher reports: A summary of classroom activities in all grades. The children participated in the homecoming...
