Work is underway at the Parker Public Pool in an effort to get the pool filled and open on Monday, June 15. The pool will open and will have certain restrictions. See the article for full details. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor...
Veterans David Kuck and Tom Sparrow worked together to hoist a flag at the cemetery last weekend in honor of Memorial Day. Flags were placed on veterans' graves too to honor them during the holiday weekend. (Photos/Dawn Rye.)
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor sebeling@ncppub.com The June primary election is planned for next Tuesday, June 2, with all voting precincts in Turner County being open to the public. Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and voters will have several things on...
Dawn Rye| Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Steven Luke discussed looking into dispatch options. Luke explained that Lincoln County gets $67,000 a year for contract services and that has been the agreement since 2013. He noted...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@nccppub.com After coming out of executive session last Thursday, the Monroe Town Board voted to fire finance officer Sue Hepner. After much discussion, board member Brad McCoy said that the minutes had things left out and were not recorded. He...
This spring has been unlike any other for most and the class of 2020 is no exception. When COVID-19 hit, seniors were unsure how the remainder of their senior year would finish. But, it came to an end on Sunday, May 17 and although the day was full of wind, it was...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor sebeling@ncppub.com On Tuesday, June 2, the Parker School District will host their school board election. Due to COVID-19, the event was postponed until next month. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and voting will take place at...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, Integrated Technology & Security representative James Straatmeyer explained the equipment that has been installed at the courthouse. He noted desktop buttons were installed...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s school board meeting the board discussed next year’s school calendar will be based on flexibility. Superintendent Donavan DeBoer said in 2020-2021 the school is going to have to be flexible because nobody is sure of...
Senior Grace Reiffenberger is all smiles even though she and her classmates have been out of school since mid March due to COVID-19. Parker seniors will celebrate graduation next Saturday, May. 16. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor...
On Sunday, May 4 Pastor Rick Andrus of the Parker United Methodist Church prepares to speak his sermon to his congregation members via Facebook live. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County equalization meeting a motion was made to accept the recommendation of $404,285 for David and Lori Dykstra’s home. Equalization Director Faye Dubbelde explained the property is located on tract one of...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor sebeling@ncppub.com Being a treasure hunter sounds a bit like a fairytale. Traveling the countryside, looking for treasures buried deep underground, not knowing what might be hidden. One such pursuer of the past is archeologist Tom...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com Parker Volunteer Fire Department recently added a new vehicle to their line up of emergency units. Parker Fire Chief Max Masters said the rescue truck goes on most of the calls, but it doesn’t have firefighting capabilities. It could...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County equalization meeting a motion was made to adjust Jeff Searles manufactured home value to $175,000.00. Searles explained in the original deal they purchased the home for $137,000 on 10.96 acres. Renee...
VIBORG – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound of South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver, 55-year-old Shane St. Clair, lost control. The...
On Sunday, Feb. 23 Hurley Fire Department, Davis Fire Department and Cameron Colony worked together to extricate a victim trapped inside a grain bin filled with soybeans south of Hurley. During the training firefighters worked with their extraction auger.(Photos/Dawn...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting a motion was made to approve the second reading to rezone Peterson’s 6.67 acres to rural residential. Turner Township landowner Chris Peterson explained he and his wife Tania own Peterson...
After applying lipstick to teacher Corey Minarik, Saige Lessman got to hold the baby pig he had to kiss. (Photos/Sarah Ebeling) Local leukemia survivor Havana Rye was honored during the wrap-up Pennies for Patients fundraiser held at the Parker School on Thursday,...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County planning and zoning meeting the board made the motion to approve the 2999 head beef operation to a large CAFO. Nick Ortman petitioned the Turner County board of adjustment for a conditional use permit...
