Dawn Rye | Writer Christmas time is a time to gather together to create memories with loved ones and remember the special times with our loved ones who have passed. For the Marion Tieszen Memorial Nursing Home, 2020 placed a hardship on the staff and residents due to...
A group of boys standing in the cold December morning singing to the people who live in Turner Village. Photo/Dawn Rye On Monday, Dec. 14, members of Parker’s high school choir took time out of the day to bring a little cheer to the residents of Turner Village. ...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County planning and zoning meeting, a motion was made to approve the conditional use permit for a large swine farrowing facility for Norway Pork Operation LLC. With the permit’s approval, Steve and Ethan Schmeichel were...
On Friday, Dec. 11, after months of hunting for it, the Ace of Hearts was found. The fundraiser, started by the Turner County Youth Pheasant Hunt organization, was done to help raise funds and spirits during the last several months during the pandemic. The group...
Julia Johnson | Staff Intern This March, Governor Kristi Noem extended the deadline for renewing South Dakota licenses until Wednesday, Dec. 30. According to the KOTA News website: “The extension covers driver licenses, motorcycle operator licenses, restricted...
Tessa and Donna Hertel pose for a picture after making hundreds of masks for the local community. Dawn Rye | Writer The saying goes, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Many people give for various reasons — it makes them happy, it evokes gratitude and promotes...
Dawn Rye | Writer The holiday season brings family traditions and new memories that are created when the spirit of Christmas is in the air. Whether it’s baking cookies, building a snowman, believing in miracles, or an elf that causes trouble every December. Many...
Multiple elves helped out grandparents Leigh and Bruce Krumbach on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the lighted Christmas parade in Parker Last Saturday, Dec. 5, Parker’s Main Street came alive with the help of local businesses and the Parker FFA. The FFA group organized a...
Dawn Rye | Writer ‘Tis the season for Christmas trees, lights, Santa Claus and gathering together with family. The annual hometown Christmas festivities hosted by the Parker Chamber of Commerce was canceled to keep the community safe. However, the “Parade of Lights”...
During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting Commissioner Mick Miller and Dr. Denise Hanish agreed to start creating an EMS committee that would represent Turner County. (Photo/Dawn Rye ) Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioner...
Dawn Rye | Writer Winter is coming and many parts of the state have already received snow. Since the 1800’s, snowstorms have plagued the Northeast, Midwest and stretching across the Great Lakes. What is considered a blizzard? The National Weather Service defines a...
Kids wanting to send a special note to Santa Claus this season are in luck. Drop your letter off at Twigs and Treasures now through Saturday, Dec. 12 and wait for a personal response from the North Pole, along with a special surprise. Twigs and Treasures owner Leigh...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioner meeting, ISG, an engineering consultant company out of Sioux Falls, introduced themselves to the board. Consultant Steve Watson and architect Josh Muckenhirn are both out of the Sioux Falls office....
On Friday, Nov. 20, another dilapidated home in Parker was torn down under the city’s direction. This was the third of four homes on the list to be demolished. The next home that will be dismantled will come down later this month. Two homes on the city’s list of...
Longtime Parker coaches Jill Christensen and Roger Knecht were honored last weekend in Watertown for their year’s of service to the Parker volleyball programs. photo/Shane Merrill Shane Merrill | Writer Former longtime Parker volleyball coaches Jill Christensen and...
From gift baskets at Jones Food Center to gifts for young and old alike at Countryside Impressions, businesses in Parker have so many options when it comes to shopping local this holiday season. Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Businesses big and small are dependent on...
Third Place State A VolleyballPosing with the third place State A trophy is front row from left: Kayla DeClark, Kaitlan Liable, Lexi Even, Abby Gavette, Grace DeWald, Cierra Mohr, Breana Jensen, Morgen Carlson, Shelby Pankratz. Back row from left: Assistant coach...
Julia Johnson | Staff Intern The federal government allocated South Dakota just over $141 million to assist with COVID-19 related issues, with Parker in particular allotted $231,276. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress in...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Parker’s city council met in regular session last Monday night. Although there were a few items on the agenda, the council was able to get through their the list in about an hour. Turner County Sheriff Steven Luke spoke to the council...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioner meeting, Johnson Engineering PE, LSIT, Dan Johnson updated the board on the county’s structures. Johnson explained his office completed inspections on 61 structures in the county and delivered the summary...
