Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The regular meeting of the Parker City Council was held on Monday evening, September 13 at 7 p.m. at the City Building. The council had many items on the agenda. The usual items were addressed regarding curbs and sidewalks,...
Naomi Thompson shows off her paint turtle. (Photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Turtle Days is an event that started back in the 70’s in Parker. It was wildly popular, but recently has been an on again, off again celebration. Of course,...
Dawn Rye | Writer Back in the spring, it appeared a shortage of computer chips had sent auto prices soaring. The global parts shortage involves not just computer chips. Automakers are starting to see the need for wiring harnesses, plastics and glass. Beyond autos,...
The Wool Classic is a show that is open to youth five – 18 years old. Currently, there are classes for yearling ewes and fall and spring ewe lambs. The show ends with a showmanship contest. Showmanship is the ability of an exhibitor to present their...
Twenty marching bands descended on Parker last Friday, September 17. The streets were filled with on lookers and music that day as the bands marched, one by one past the judging stand. Junior high and high school bands played to the delight of the crowds as the...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, a motion was made for the first reading to adopt the proposed amendment for the lake residential district-zoning ordinance for Turner County. Real estate developer Jason...
Dawn Rye| Writer The trend of homeschooling has grown increasingly diverse in recent years. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, an estimated 4.5 to 5.0 million homeschool students were in grades K-12 in March of 2021. In a homeschool...
Seventh graders Aydrian McCormick and buddy Kein Niland hang out in the hallway between classes. Dawn Rye | Writer According to the Parker policy manual, “bullying” is a pattern of repeated conduct that causes physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more...
The Parker Homecoming Court candidates include Desiree Pierce, Jarrett Wildeboer, Brooke Berens, Joe Mahan, Jason Ebeling, Macy Kippes, Davin Fuller, Alexis Even, Jaivyn DeBoer and Ashlynn Wildeboer. Homecoming Coronation will be held Monday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m....
Dawn Rye | Writer The Fall Vendor Fair and Turtle Races will be Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parker Community Building. Bbq sandwiches, chips, drinks, bars provided. Sign up for the Turtle Race at Countryside or the day of the race until...
Dawn Rye | Writer Sept. 11, 2001, remains one of the most pivotal points in American history for police officers, military personal, firefighters, first responders and local volunteers. It was the day the United States was attacked by the Islamic extremist group, al...
Lisa Laird and her dog Stanley were part of the Parker Library Summer Reading program. Laid, Stanley read a book to Blake Kutcha during the event. Dawn Rye | Writer Lisa Laird and her dog Stanley were part of the Parker Library Summer Reading program. Laird, who is a...
Dawn Rye | Writer Marching bands are comprised of several musical instruments that create a unique sound when played together. Whether it be the snare drums, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, or trombone, each device brings something to the table based on the type of...
Dawn Rye | Writer The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s $4.3 million projects on S.D. Highway 19 from S.D. Hwy 42 to 277th Street at the intersection is on schedule to be finished by November. Project Engineer Corey McClelland said Commercial Asphalt...
Dawn Rye | Writer On Saturday, Aug. 28, former Parker High School student Zack Anderson was honored as a decorated Pheasant athlete with one of his jerseys. Anderson, a 2016 graduate of Parker, has represented the Pheasants on and off the track for five years....
brings danger when posting your child’s picture on social media Monica Christensen and her son, Patrick getting acquainted with new classroom. Dawn Rye | Writer Many parents post stories, photos and videos of their kids on social media because they’re proud of their...
Trash lines the roadways and ditches along 473rd Avenue and 273rd Street just north of Parker. Dawn Rye | Writer Illegal dumping is the disposal of trash at any location or public right-of-way without legal permission. This includes dumping furniture, tires, trash and...
Dawn Rye | Writer Small steps can make a big difference in making Turner County a safer place for the residents. People depend on connection, whether with family, friends’ neighbors, or the local sheriff’s office, to keep the community safe. Recently Deputy Trey...
Dawn Rye | Writer Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to run a cloverleaf pattern around barrels quickly. Though amateurs and youth compete, the sport is not for everyone. Eight-year-old Kaylee Novak of Parker will be a third-grader...
Lincoln Deelstra and his dad, Michael show off their winning catch. Photo by Shane Merrill By Shane Merrill | Sports It was near perfect weather for the 12th annual Parker youth fishing derby, which took place last Saturday, August 14 at the Parker baseball fields....
