Placing the fence post on new field Last week Michaels Fence and Supply crewmembers placed posts and fence around the new field four, located north of field three at the sports complex. Field four is one of the many additions the Parker Ballpark Association has in...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, there was discussion on considering a new county engineer. Commissioner Mark Kaufmann said he is not impressed with Johnson Engineering. Highway Superintendent Kent Austin agreed. He...
Dawn Rye | Writer Most moms are an advocate, a protector and teacher to her children. On the surface, it may seem like moms only fold laundry, help with homework, shuttle kids to school and activities, pack lunches and cook. But do moms ever stop to realize how...
Dawn Rye | Writer It’s no secret that car sales are highly competitive. This keeps dealerships on top of their game as they strive to offer impeccable service, work to maintain a selection of vehicles for sale and help customers achieve the best bang for their buck....
Part of the third grade class give it their all during the tug-of-war contest at last weeks Field Day event. Field Day is typically held each spring before the end of school and gives elementary kids the opportunity to spend some time playing games outside. photo/Dawn...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County Commissioners meeting, a motion was made to approve driveway applications for Craig Heiens, Damon Dykstra and Cosand Construction. Commissioner Tony Ciampa said Heiens already has his driveway in place and asked...
Dawn Rye | Writer With warmer weather on the horizon and school now out for summer, School Resource Officer (SRO) Deputy Colter Hendrix assisted The New Era with reminders to new and experienced drivers in the community. With the help of Hendrix, several laws have...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor According to Turner County Sheriff Steven Luke, on Wednesday evening, May 26, Turner County Deputies responded to a call at Get N’ Go in Parker for an assault and abduction attempt. Upon making contact with the suspected vehicle, the...
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...
