Come see this 1905 pumper and more at the Chancellor Fire Department 140th anniversary celebration this Saturday. (Photo/Submitted) Chancellor Fire Department gears up to celebrate anniversary Renae Hansen | Editor For 120 years now, the Chancellor Community Fire...
The new addition at the Parker School gives a nod to the past with the original sign from the old school hanging above the doors leading into the west side of the building. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The students in the Parker School District will be...
Randy and Chris Wirt. (Photo/Submitted) Steve and Marci Albrecht (Photo/Submittted) The Four Best Days of Summer kicks off next week! It takes a long history of 4-H participation, agriculture, and family-friendly events to make the Turner County Fair the long-running...
A Homecoming Celebration was held on July 26 for South Dakota American Legion President Susie Learing. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor A Homecoming Celebration was held to honor South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary President Susie Learing at the Irene...
The praise band from Parker’s First Baptist Church, Back Row Revival, will be performing live music at the church’s Parking Lot Party this Saturday, August 9. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor There will be a party in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church...
Alan Astleford | Writer and Renae Hansen | Editor The students at the Marion School District will get an extended summer vacation this year, as the school calendar has been adjusted due to some delays with the construction that has been ongoing at the school this...
The Arthur Nelson Historical Museum in Hurley is available to view by making an appointment with one of the volunteers. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The Arthur Nelson Historical Museum in Hurley has offered a glimpse of days past for residents of Hurley and...
The IW Intro to Cabinetry class created a ribbon in support of Superintendent Hutchison’s battle last fall. The ribbon was signed by all of the students and staff and displayed outside of the entrance to the Irene School. (Photo/Submitted) Fundraiser planned for...
The 25th annual Cornstock taking place this weekend will help raise funds to keep the Wakonda Pool in operation. (Photo/Submitted) Celebration will include a free dance featuring the popular band Jetley Park Riva Sharples | NCP Editor The 25th annual Cornstock...
Area artist Michele Mechling will have her art on exhibit at the Leader Building in Centerville through September 30. (Photo/Submitted) The Centerville Community Arts Council, Inc. is pleased to feature area artist, Michele Mechling. The exhibit will be on display...
Parker residents spent Tuesday morning assessing and cleaning up damage from a strong storm Monday evening. Parker reported wind gusts to 60 miles per hour with media outlets putting reports up to 84 miles an hour north of town. The worst damage appeared at the city...
Five girls are vying for the title to be awarded Saturday at Wakonda’s Cornstock Celebration Riva Sharples | NCP Editor This weekend, five girls are vying for the title of Little Miss Cornstock, to be awarded Saturday at the 25th annual Cornstock celebration in...
Renae Hansen | Editor Hot Hurley Nights kicks off on Friday, and there are several changes taking place this year with probably the most anticipated being the return of the Burnout Contest. It’s been several years since the contest was held, but it’s back bigger and...
Governor Larry Rhoden spoke at the Danish Days Leadership Luncheon held at the Viborg Community Center on Thursday, July 17. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Governor Larry Rhoden visited Viborg last Thursday, July 17, where he spoke at the Danish Days...
Irene-Wakonda’s Alyda Thompson received gold and placed tenth in the nation at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. (Photo/Submitted) IW’S Thompson receives gold, places tenth in the nation Students from Irene-Wakonda and Marion were part of the nearly 190 high...
Marion Sorlien (center) received the 2025 McGovern Day Goldie Wells Lifetime Achievement Award last week in Sioux Falls. The award is presented to one individual each year who has shown a lifetime of support to the South Dakota Democratic Party. Also pictured is...
The Raise the Roof project at Viborg’s Glood Park was recently completed, just in time to get a good workout during the Danish Days festivities. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The “Raise the Roof” project at Viborg’s Glood Park was completed just in time for...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board met on Monday, July 14. President Scott Tieszen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with members Tieszen, Jared Schmidt and Jen McConniel. Member Matt Donlan arrived after the meeting had started. The agenda for the...
Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning honored as 2025 Friends of Viborg Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been named the 2025 Friends of Viborg by the Danish Days Committee. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | EditorThis year, the Danish Days...
Renae Hansen | EditorThe population of Wakonda will swell in size this weekend as hundreds come to town for the sixth annual Wakonda American Legion Tractor Pull this Saturday, July 19. The pull begins at 3 p.m. and all are welcome to attend this fun event that also...
