Some of the younger ones weren’t quite sure what to think of the big guy in the red suit. Renae Hansen | Writer The American Legion and The Davis Fire Department hosted their annual Soup and Santa Day last Saturday, December 10, at the Davis American Legion. There was...
2022 CHS Royalty RIGHT TOP: Mackenzie Meyer, Ruby Kirk, Gracie Bjordal, Queen Macey Hostetler, King Lane Johnson, Logan Bobzin, Dalton Knutson, Shane Rist 2022 parker royalty RIGHT MIDDLE: L-R Kaitlan Laible, Ethan Kasten, Janae Olson, Logan Bridges, Queen...
“Maggie in the Meantime” to perform at Centerville Scandia Lutheran Fellowship Hall The sounds and storytelling of Ireland and Scotland will be heard in Centerville as the Celtic group Maggie in the Meantime plays at the Scandia Lutheran Fellowship Hall. The program...
New Era to consolidate Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Next week the subscribers of all Turner County newspapers will get a new newspaper in their mailboxes. The Centerville Journal, Viborg/Hurley Leader, Irene/Wakonda Tri-County News, and Marion Record will be...
Parker students walk along the streets of Parker collecting litter and trash for Earth Day (photo by Melissa Schultz) Melissa Schultz | Writer Amber Johnson, owner of Farm Bureau Financial Services, partnered with the Parker FFA members in assisting grades K-12 in...
Melissa Schultz | Writer There were 280 South Dakota FFA members, six of them being from Parker, who were recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree at the 94th South Dakota State FFA Convention last week. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree of...
Shane Merril of Parker SD was honored during the SD Democrats McGovern Day festivities with the Richard Kneip Young Democrat Service Award. Shane began his involvement at the age of 17 when he volunteered for Stephanie Herseth Sandlin’s campaign in 2010. He...
Melissa Schultz | Writer Mrs. Janelle Johnson, K-12 Principal at Parker School, was awarded the Conqueror of Adversity Award in April. This award is given to one administrator each year for demonstrating leadership characteristics such as tough minded, remains...
Turner County is pleased to announce bridge structure #63-070-041, (located on 447th Ave, ½ mile north of Marion), has been named the PFC Ruben Schoenwald Memorial Bridge. This is the 2nd bridge to be dedicated in honor of our Fallen Heroes MIA/POW service...
Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Ember Petersen, Nessa Erickson, Rodrigo Godoy-Lopez, Lydell Roth, Emmitt Rowe, Kyle Miller and Finley Jones. Front row from left: Gus Schultz, Natalie Roth, Lexus Fischer, Harrison Hendrix and Kenzie Tuschen. Not...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Recent winds have made many of us stand up and pay attention to walls of dirt and dust blowing across the plains. There aren’t many of us that have ever experienced dust storms to the extent of the Dirty 30’s. Before the...
On Wednesday, April 13th, local business leaders were at the high school to discuss ethics with 9th – 12th grade students. The volunteers prompted students to learn the importance of ethics and challenge students to consider how ethical dilemmas are a part of everyday...
They called it the Dust Bowl and the Dirty Thirties, and it was a hard, hard time to be alive in South Dakota. As the economy started to fail in the late 1920s, South Dakota farmers tried to compensate for low crop prices by planting more. The overworked land quickly...
Melissa Schultz | Writer The results of the Parker School Board are in. Parker School District welcomes one newcomer Ryan Weiman and incumbent Matt Rand. Each will sit one three-year term commencing during the July School Board meeting. Voting was held at the Parker...
Melissa Schultz | Writer Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, is a great time to set good examples for your children and teach them how they can positively impact the world around them. By teaching our children about Earth Day you can instill in them a passion for...
Melissa Schultz | Writer As summer quickly approaches, most families are left scrambling to figure out on what to do with their kids this summer. Many are trying to book summer camps, finding out whether pools are open, what daycares have openings, when vacation bible...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the city office. It was the place to be as they hosted a full house with nearly standing room only. After roll call and approval of minutes...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Heritage Park was filled with laughter as children and adults gathered to participate in the Parker Easter Egg Hunt. The event was held on Saturday, April 16 and there was a good turnout, despite the chilly temperatures and...
Although report to the County Sherriff, trash dumped along side of 273rd street has remained there for almost a year. (Photo/Melissa Schultz) Melissa Schultz | Writer For at least couple of years, Turner County residents have been seeing building materials, broken...
Melissa Schultz | Writer Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. These events are designed to help a member prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging...
