The future sports complex at the Viborg-Hurley School is expected to be complete this fall. (Photo/Submitted) You may have noticed all the activity just west of the school in Viborg as work has begun on the construction of a state-of-the-art athletic complex. The new...
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Marion has been helping feed hungry kids with their Backpack Program since 2009. Several years ago, during an adult Sunday School class at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Marion, the topic came up that some children in the community did...
Jeff and Donna Slack have stepped down in their positions as President of the Board and Theater Manager. Thank you to Jeff and Donna for all that you’ve done for the theater over the past twelve years! (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Jeff and Donna Slack...
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, South Dakota’s Move Over Law is changing. South Dakota’s previous Move Over law required drivers to change lanes when approaching emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road. Starting July 1, drivers will be required to move over for...
There was a dedication for the sign proclaiming Viborg as a Cardiac Ready Community last Thursday. The sign is located by the welcome sign on the south end of town. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor There was a Healthy Heartbeat Day celebration in Viborg last...
The Donald Rempp Memorial Game started off with a fun round by the younger generation that included many members of the Rempp family. (Photo/Submitted) A good coach is never truly gone Renae Hansen | Editor It’s hard to not think of Don Rempp as you approach Lars...
Renae Hansen | Editor It doesn’t take long for the happy cheers of “school’s out” to turn into “Mom, I’m bored,” so we took a look at some of the activities going on this summer to help keep the young ones entertained. Here are just a few of the things we found going...
Alvin Hansen’s contributions include Social Security System, Council of Economic Advisors Renae Hansen | Editor Buried within the tranquil beauty of the grounds of the Baptist Cemetery just east of Viborg lies one of the most respected economic minds of his time, but...
Members of the Hurley Legion fire a salute at the end of the service in Hurley. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Area Memorial Day services held on Monday
Irene’s new water tower is expected to be in service some time this summer. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor In a Tale of Two Towers, the Village in the Valley currently boasts not just one, but two water towers, as the new water tower in Irene went up...
The first meeting in the new DBS Hall was held in October of 1971. The DBS will be celebrating their 125th anniversary on Danish Constitution Day, June 5. Renae Hansen | Editor The Danish Brotherhood Society (DBS) in Viborg will be celebrating their 125th anniversary...
Riva Sharples | writer Irene’s Sunday in the Park is truly a community-wide event. Though it takes place mostly at Lloyd Mork North Park in Irene, the annual celebration brings together many organizations and individuals in the community, who work together to put on a...
(Front row) Reagan Meyers, Theo Taylor, David Ferdig, Julia Luke, Glenda Mathiesen, Paisley Pateow, and Carly Peterson. (Second row) Emerson Zavala, Leah Manning, Mabel Schaeffer, Tate Morrison, Myles Dyste, Mallory Wurtz, Harper Pitsor, Brynlee Pitsor, Kohyn...
The AED located at the DBS Hall is one of eight available at various locations in Viborg. The only 24-hour AED is located at City Hall Cardiac Ready Community designation to be recognized Renae Hansen | Editor The city of Viborg has achieved the designation of a...
The memorial honoring Irene’s namesake, Irene Fry-Hartwell, is located outside of the Irene Community Center. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The town of Irene dedicated a memorial to its namesake, Irene Fry-Hartwell, as part of their Memorial Day program...
Al Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board held their monthly meeting on May 19 in the music room. Business proceeded following satisfying the formalities. The resignations of Jerico Shape, paraprofessional and coach and Abi Lien, high school math were accepted....
The Irene Wakonda Class of 2025. (Back row) Wyatt Hoxeng, Jens Hansen, Jett Kuchta, Brock Boysen, Blake Kribell, Jackson Olson, Logan Wilcox, Max Pollman, and Brandt Watson. (Front row) Natalie Rudd, Hailey Orr, Madison Orr, Brenna Lyngstad, Mady Peterson, Shelby...
The Turner County Commissioners met with the Parker city council last week to discuss the waiving of building fees for the new courthouse. Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The Turner County Commissioners attended the Parker city council meeting last Monday, May 12 to...
A sign from last year at the site that was proposed for a new electrical substation located near Hurley. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor There was standing room only at last week’s Hurley city council meeting on Monday, May 12, with many residents showing up...
New VDC President Blaze Kilian and past President Anne Christiansen. Christiansen recently stepped down after serving in the position for the past ten years. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Earlier this year, Anne Christiansen stepped down as President of...
