Donna Rumbuagh|Managing Editor The Parker City Council met as scheduled on Monday, November 8th at 7 p.m. The meeting was attended by a handful of residents and lasted approximately a half hour. The meetings are held the first Monday after the first...
High School A Honor Roll Cole Abbott Mykenzie Amick Olivia Anderson Landon Beck Rachel Becker Brooke Berens Halle Berens Levi Berens Katherine Bialas Elvin Blanco Aguirre Logan Buseman Celia Cau Tayler Coleman Harley Davis Jaivyn DeBoer Joni Dykstra Hudson Eldeen...
Troy Schwans | Editor In the 1900’s hunting seasons established by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Commission allowed deer populations to recover from historic lows. Deer hunting seasons have occurred regularly since the 1950s, with deer hunters...
Veterans Day is a special day to remember the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives to provide freedom to the nation. It seems appropriate to thank them for their service with a meaningful program hosted by schools and communities. During the...
Dawn Rye | Writer Not only did the veterans protect the U.S. rights and freedom, but they also have provided services and aid to those in need. Veterans are the backbone of this country. Without them, there would be no “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness.”...
Dawn Rye | Writer Gravel roads are a fact of life for many rural Turner County drivers that present particular road challenges all year round. Driving on loose gravel is more complex than driving on pavement because vehicle tires do not have the traction for stable...
Dawn Rye | Writer The countries fallen heroes are no longer with us, but their memories remain in the hearts of their loved ones and our state. Naming South Dakota Bridges to honor the fallen soldiers will give the community an opportunity or reembrace, reflection and...
Dawn Rye | Writer Work is underway on an upgrade to NorthWestern Energy’s substation west of Parker and the project is expected to be complete by Friday, Nov. 12. Northwestern approached the city council to purchase a property to relocate the substation to the high...
Tammy Chamley | Editor The Old Farmer’s Almanac; is it fact or fiction? For 230 years, the Almanac has prepared its readers for winter with an 80% accuracy of weather forecasts. From dry-mild winters to a polar vortex, this book has a variety of answers for winters to...
The Parker School will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Program to honor those who have given of themselves to protect and serve the rest of us. Veterans are welcome to attend, as well as the general public. The assembly will be held on Thursday, November 11 at 8:15...
Troy Schwans | Writer Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in the fall, in order to make better use of natural daylight. As DST starts, which was the case in...
Dawn Rye | Writer At the end of every summer, children begin their race towards finding all the school supplies from pencils, backpacks, paper, and much more. However, what happens when a family is living paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet and children have...
Two youngsters dress up in homemade chicken costumes to attend the annual event in the Grace Lutheran gathering area. Photos/Dawn Rye On Wednesday, Oct. 27, the community and kids dressed up in costume to attend the annual Grace Lutheran Trunk or Treat activities...
Dawn Rye | Writer As the fall semester winds down, November offers a time to reflect on a career effort for both students and employers. National Career Development Month was created for career development professionals to encourage career-related activities....
Located east of Jones’ Food Center, the landscape is changing while Groeneweg Construction is building a four-apartment complex. According to the owner Paul Groeneweg, the apartments will be complete by early January 2022. Photo/Dawn Rye
Dawn Rye | Writer Monsters, ghosts, devils, pirates, princesses, clowns, the imagination of costumes are endless when it comes to dressing up for Halloween. Halloween is traditionally celebrated on October 31, which falls on Sunday this year. According to history,...
submitted by Brad Shardin Gene and (the late) Jean Graber are a perfect fit for the Pioneer Award given by the South Dakota USBC Association, due to their unwavering dedication to keep the sport of bowling alive in a small South Dakota community for 45 years...
Dawn Rye | Writer Ever watched someone work or perform a job and thought, “I could do that” or “I would love to do that someday?” Heather Broehm has experienced that twice in her life. Broehm is the daughter of previous SEFP Facilitator Nancy Larson. Broehm,...
Dawn Rye | Writer Football parents encourage their children and teammates and support the coaches and officials working with their children to promote a positive and enjoyable experience. However, during last week’s Parker School Board meeting, the room was filled...
Dawn Rye | Writer October is National Pork Month, and pork producers play a significant role in feeding the world. This month their hard work and dedication is highlighted on the high-quality products they provide to consumers. Centerville pork producer Craig...
