Irene-Wakonda’s Elsey Thompson, Duncan Sharples-Schmidt, Lydian Mews, and Alyssa Kirschenman traveled to Rapid City last week for the 71st Annual All-State Chorus & Orchestra. The students joined some 950-plus students from schools across the state of South Dakota...
Three year old Baylee Bolt snacks on a Dorito at the Trunk or Treat event at the Marion Fire Station. (photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion fire hall was the place where the Marion Church of God held a Trunk or Treat Extravaganza on October 29....
Many of the kids traveled in large groups to make for even more fun. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen The cold temps and strong breezes didn’t keep the ghosts and goblins home on Friday, October 27, for Viborg’s annual Goblin Walk. Super heroes, princesses, fairies...
The back of a gator became the welcome mat for little goblins to grab a bucket of fun during the Trunk or Treat in Parker (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor All Hallow’s Eve is traditionally observed on the last day of October, marking the end of...
Between two and three inches of snow fell in southeastern South Dakota on Saturday, Oct. 29, marking the first snow of the 2023-2024 season. The snowfall was more than predicted, and it caused cancellations and travel problems for some in the area (photo/Riva...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Veteran’s Day or as some know it, Armistice Day, is just around the corner. This year there will be plenty of opportunity to honor our Veterans by attending a program open to the public at every school in Turner County. While Saturday,...
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...
