Dawn Rye | Writer A Drug Recognition Expert is a law enforcement officer trained to identify people driving impaired by drugs other than, or in addition to alcohol. Recently, Turner County deputy Presley Helm completed the program that follows...
Don Jorgensen interviews Parker mayor Ron Nelson last week for an upcoming piece on KELOLAND News. photo/Sarah Ebeling(Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Although the phrase may have been made popular by country music singer Miranda Lambert, “famous...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor At last week’s city council meeting, the council granted a utility easement to Northwestern Energy. The easement will allow the company to relocate their gas regulator station from out of the flood plain to closer to the city shop on...
Dolton resident Lawrence Arbeiter and Commissioner Mark Kaufmann discuss their concerns about the abandoned bridge with the county commissioners during last week’s meeting. Photo/Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioner meeting, a...
Dawn Rye | Writer Scammers are expected to steal over $2 billion in 2021. Some key points to remember, a scammer often creates a sense of urgency that bypasses a person’s better judgment or asks them to purchases gift cards. If a person thinks the payment feels fishy,...
CLEAN UP DAY IN PARKER Friday, April 30 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. *treats to all who help Dawn Rye | Writer Earth Day was celebrated on Thursday, April 22, which focuses on nature and ways to restore the world’s ecosystem. Many people believe a healthy planet is not an option...
The Parker High School Band and Chorus recently performed for judges in their solo and small ensemble contests. Because of the ongoing Covid situation, the Parker High School hired adjudicators to come in and listen to the solos and small groups instead of the...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Parker elementary students will be participating in an instrumental solo and small ensemble contest. The event, scheduled for Friday, May 14, will be judged by retired band director Mary Goheen. The contest begins at 7:45 a.m. and will...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County Commissioners meeting, a motion was made to approve the new GIS data system contract from $8,350.00 for the highway department. Highway Superintendent Kent Austin said the GIS database system from Ulteig would...
Dawn Rye| Writer During last week’s Parker School Board meeting, the board discussed the design development preliminary cost for the Phase I school construction project that will begin in May. Business manager Jim Vogel said they met with Koch Hazard to receive...
Jake Lackas works with his hive of bees recently on his farm by Davis. photo/Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer In the United States, bees add a value of about $15 billion or so to farmers every year because their work as pollinators ensures many crops’ survival. Bees are...
On Monday, April 19, a side dump trailer and semi tipped onto its side just north of Parker. Two weeks ago, construction began on SD Hwy 19 as a portion of the road is being replaced. The trucking company owner said the driver got too close to the edge of the road and...
Junior Carter Robertson stands with his painting that won first place at the State Visual Arts contest recently. Dawn Rye | Writer The visual arts industry allows creative individuals to express art forms in ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video...
Dawn Rye | Writer Usually a 911 emergency is when someone needs help right away because of an injury or is in immediate danger. Recently, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety created a Text-to-9-1-1 program available across the state. According to the...
PIERRE – The South Dakota Department of Health announced the statewide move to Phase 2 of South Dakotas’ COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, April 5.. With this move, vaccines will be made available to any state resident, 16 years and older, in addition...
On Wednesday, March 31, the Parker Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire located three miles north of Parker on 452nd Ave. Crews quickly extinguished the flames in the high winds to contain it. Lance Nogelmeier was able to spray water on the fire as soon...
The high school quiz bowl team participated in the BEC Quiz Bowl competition on Monday, March 29 at Baltic. The team won the competition. They scored 96 points. Second place only had 71 points. Back row members are: Anthony Anderson, Codi Stirling, Dawson Maska and...
According to Chancellor Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Jeb Ford, the department used donated funds from previous years to purchase a Ranger XP to help the department during grass fires. He said the department placed a CAFS system that provides compressed air...
Dawn Rye | Writer The biggest night of the year is finally here, which means dates, dresses, tuxedos, dinner, and friends are hanging out. Of course, don’t forget the tons of photos throughout the night uploaded to social media later. Prom season is officially here,...
Dawn Rye | Writer Recently, the Parker FFA students celebrated FFA week during National Ag Week to help promote agriculture in everyday life. FFA and National Ag programs encourage people to understand how food is produced and the essential role of agriculture to...
