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...
Viborg-Hurley Salutatorian Kendra Gilbert and Valedictorian Natali Blair. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Chrisensen | Writer Pride, tradition, and excitement filled the gymnasium on Saturday, May 17, as Viborg-Hurley High School held its 2025 graduation ceremony at...
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2025 from Centerville. We are all so proud of you and your accomplishments! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Congratulations to the Centerville High School Class of 2025, who received their diplomas on Saturday, May 10! Co-Valedictorians...
(LEFT) Centerville Police Chief Lon Hatcher presents Centerville business owner Troy Knudson with a Citizenship Award. (Photo/Submitted) Centerville Police Chief Hatcher recognized Troy Knudson and presented him with a Citizenship Award at the May 5 Centerville City...
Glenn Muller of Davis, SD, has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador for his lifelong contributions to the pork industry and South Dakota agriculture. “Ag is king in South Dakota, and I am incredibly proud of the dedicated individuals like Glenn who keep...
Pioneer Memorial now participant in “Mission: Lifeline Stroke South Dakota”In May alone, approximately 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke, many without knowing they were even at risk. Alarmingly, less than one-third of stroke patients arrive at the emergency...
Brad Georgeson Monique R. Hurtado | Writer In honor of National Emergency Medical Services week, this month’s Know your Neighbor is featuring one who has immersed himself in serving the community at large for over twenty years—Brad Georgeson.Brad Georgeson, a lifelong...
Christiana Ostrem, Executive Director of The Seed since they opened in April of 2020, recently announced that she will be stepping down from the position. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor It wasn’t the ideal time to start a new business when The Seed...
RJL Treasures from Sioux Falls has been coming to the Davis Flea Market for at least ten years and says they do a good amount of business while there. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor For close to twenty years now, in the summer months the tiny town of Davis...
CEO Chad Kinsley presents Tami Berens with a certificate for being selected as a finalist in the Who Powers You Contest. (Photo/Submitted) Tami Berens is a very active member of the Parker community and positively impacts several organizations. Her generosity and...
PMH&HS has announced that the vacant pharmacy building in Centerville’s business district will be converted into the new Centerville Clinic. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is pleased to announce the launch of a construction...
In addition to welcoming new members, the ceremony also celebrated the accomplishments of NHS seniors, who were presented with their honor cords in recognition of their time in the organization. These cords will be worn at graduation, symbolizing their academic...
Meredith Clark of the Viborg Lions Club presents scholarships to Aubree Schwartz, Charley Nelson, and LaMiya Baker. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley High School held its annual Academic Awards Night this past Tuesday, recognizing...
(Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The elevator in Hurley is now officially for sale by CHS after shutting down operations earlier this year. A statement from the company says, “CHS closed the grain facility in Hurley, SD, effective February 28. This decision...
Central Electric Cooperative hosted electrical hazard safety training at its headquarters on April 23. (Photo/Submitted) When an emergency strikes, first responders put themselves on the front lines to protect their communities, often facing hidden dangers like downed...
The Parker Fire Department on the scene of a burn pit that got out of control last week. The department was able to prevent the spread of the fire to a large barn and additional equipment. (Photo/Submitted) The Parker Fire Department responded to a report of a burn...
Lloyd ‘Hap’ Tooley provided entertainment at the piano. (Photo/Submitted) Six veterans who live at the Sunset Manor facility in Irene attended a party in their honor on April 24, given by the American Legion Auxiliary #193. The veterans shared some of their...
