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...
Owen Reitzel | Writer Veterans Day is on November 11. This is a day that is set up to honor all veterans. Its origins go back as far as the first half of the 20th century.In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This...
Zach Stake, playing the role of steerage-class passenger James, holds his hands up during a tense moment of the comedy dinner theater “Emerald Heist” in Centerville last week (photo/Riva Sharples). Production is just one in a long line of arts programming in the...
Rebekah Sharples-Schmidt, Victoria Matthews, and Gianna Logue practice a lift with Savanna Hoxeng, who plays the role of Jo-Jo in the school’s upcoming production of “Seussical Jr.” Riva Sharples | Writer Next week, the Irene-Wakonda Music Department will present...
I-W students Lara Spurrell, Adeline Wiarda, and Ava Nelson dressed up for Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 31 (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Last week, students in the Irene-Wakonda School District had great fun dressing up for Halloween. At both the...
The I-W Chapter of FCCLA hosted a rescheduled Truck or Treat event on Friday, Nov. 3. On Saturday, Nov. 4, they hosted a junior high dance. Both events were well attended and enjoyed by many. Here, attendees pose for a photo during the dance (photo/submitted) Riva...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin informed the commissioners’ he is working on bridge maintenance.State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman spoke about the courthouse security grant; the work will begin in January 2024. She received the...
Tom Sparrow sits in his office at the Turner County Courthouse where he has served fellow veterans in his role for many years (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Every Tuesday, Tom Sparrow walks into the Turner County Courthouse with a smile on...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Walk into the barber shop, in Parker, any day or time of the week and you will be greeted with a smile and friendly “Hello, how are you?” from Art O’Dell.“Art the Barber” has been a staple on Main Street, Parker for almost a decade....
