Medical Cannabis Ordinances pass City Council vote Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor There were two Ordinances on the agenda at the Parker City Council meeting held Monday, December 13 regarding Medical Cannabis within the city limits of Parker. The first meeting of...
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Parker City Council members voice concerns
The regular monthly meeting of the Parker City Council took place on Monday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. All council members were present. A short presentation was given regarding two resolutions for an application for financial assistance to the city to continue...
Weird weather strikes this December
Photo/Alexxis McKenney Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Phil Collins nailed it, as his song goes, I can feel it in the air tonight…hold on! As people went about their business on Wednesday, December 15 it was something heard repeated over and over, “It just...
Parker School Board discuss the small pieces of a full sports co-op with Marion
Dawn Rye | Writer When it comes to high school, co-op schools can help build and create a program in sports or give other students a way to connect with other students from different schools. During last week’s Parker School Board meeting, a full sports co-op was...
Honoring a dad, best friend and coach
Dawn Rye | Writer For some, being a good man means asking for help when you need it. Others say what makes a good man is not being afraid to show the world exactly who they are or being a good man is about treating others right. Parker local Mike VanVliet was...
Live like Marlys
Dawn Rye | Writer ‘Tis the “season of giving,” and we all know what that means, spending money on Christmas presents and donating to local charities in need. Tangible items are great, but nothing is more priceless than kindness and love. The holidays can be...
Record breaking snow
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor While it may not actually be the first snow of the season, it was the first BIG snowstorm so far. A record-breaking system rolled through most of South Dakota on Friday, December 10, dumping anywhere from eight to 10 inches of...
Holiday season brings package theft season
Dawn Rye | Writer Buying online is not only convenient but opens up our homes to package theft. There is no denying that the holiday season brings a massive influx of deliveries and thereby a correlating increase in package theft. However, thieves are getting clever...
Working remotely has become more common
Dawn Rye | Writer How far do you travel for work? For some people, their commute may take over an hour. It is a trip into town, and for others, it is simply walking across the room or maybe into the next room. When COVID-19 forced companies worldwide to send their...
Parker FFA Chapter finishes semester with awards
Parker FFA members include back left, Logan Buseman, Levi Wieman, Joe Mahan, Conner Even, Zach Hofer, Andrew Even and Carter Ross. Front row Shelby Pankratz, Natalie Haase, Joni Dykstra, Vanessa Dunkelberger, Aspen Rand, Janae Olson and Parker Lessman....
Parker ushers in Christmas
ABOVE LEFT: Addaleigh Schmidt and Chester Gunderson stopped by the cookie decorating booth at Parker School. ABOVE MIDDLE: Parker’s Main Street was alive with brightly decorated floats during the Hometown Christmas Parade. ABOVE RIGHT: McKinnlee, Lochalnn and Maxxton...
The twelve days of Christmas
On Thursday, Dec. 2, as part of the 12 days of Christmas celebration at school, Mr. Grinch (Superintendent Donavan Deboer) and Mrs. Grinch, a Parker staff member Tisha Berens hide in the hallways to scare all the boys and girls. (Photo/submitted) Dawn Rye | Writer...
Building for the future
Dawn Rye | Writer In May, the Parker School District discussed the preliminary cost for Phase I of the new elementary addition. Over the next few months, the board was looking at options to make room for elementary students and modernized spaces for the high school....
Santa Claus is Coming to Chancellor!
Santa is coming to Chancellor on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. to bring goodie bags to all the boys and girls. Be sure to bring the little ones out to tell Santa what they have been dreaming of finding under the tree. Everyone is welcome to enjoy coffee and...
Hometown Christmas
Travis Frieman spreads some Christmas cheer on the streets of Parker. Upcoming Events Dawn Rye | Writer Families and individuals look forward to the hopes and happiness that the Christmas and winter holidays bring with small-town celebrations and family traditions....
THC Spells Big Trouble in Turner County
In the late hours of Sunday, Nov. 21, a Turner County deputy was patrolling the area of US Hwy 81 near the intersection of 458th Ave. The deputy observed a vehicle traveling towards him at a high rate of speed, with the radar indicating the car traveling at 74 mph in...
Shopping trends for 2021
Dawn Rye | Writer The pandemic has changed the way people are shopping, but not in the cut-and-dry way consumers might think. The future of shopping will not be as simple as a switch to online shopping while brick-and-mortar stores begin the fade away. The retail...
Slippery Roads Ahead
Dawn Rye | Writer Driving safely in winter weather can be a challenge for even the most experienced driver in South Dakota. After months of mild conditions, it is easy to forget that snow and ice demand particular vehicle preparation. Before the winter weather...
Parker Public Library participates in “Read for the Record”
On Thursday, Oct. 28, Parker Public Library again participated in Jumpstart’s 16 Annual Read for Record since 2014. Twenty-five children and adults took part in the international event as Parker Librarian Kathy Rand read the featured story this year, “Amy Wu and...
Make a big impact by shopping small on Small Business Saturday
Dawn Rye | Writer Situated between the long lines of Black Friday and the seemingly minute-long online deals of Cyber Monday is a relatively Small Business Saturday. What Is Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday celebrates small businesses and...