Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Back in 2001, this newspaper had an article in it about a local resident who put a message in a bottle and that message eventually turned up 16 months and 500 miles later. Now, in 2023, that message in the bottle has shown up again!...
In the front from left to right: Lydia Warden, Elizabeth Klimek, Elsa Bisschop, Ethan Prochniak, Maxwell Bisschop, Rayne Carnes, Keenan Carnes and Elijah Iverson. Riva Sharples & Monique R. Hurtado | Writers The Passion and the Cross is an original musical...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer With foods costs on the rise and no signs of stopping, victory gardens are making a comeback. People are not afraid to get their hands dirty to provide for their families. Those new to gardening may not want to sink too much money...
A Junior High Choral Festival was held in Irene March 22 with 170 singers from six schools in attendance. Here, Guest Director Dr. Andrew Robinette from SDSU leads the students with I-W Elementary Music Teacher Ashley McCue accompanying on piano (photo/Riva...
Riva Sharples |Writer The old-time music hall run by Wakonda resident Judi Sharples – Gayville Hall -- kicks off its 22nd season this Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Gayville Hall, which features live music shows in an old-time setting, was founded in 2001 by Doug &...
Eli Lund, Laneya Miller, McKynli Helm Faydra Christensen | Writer On Thursday, March 23, the Viborg-Hurley Elementary school presented the musical “Pajama Party” under the direction of Connor Brown. I would gather to bet that any music concert where your children get...
South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA) Festival Choir Anita Dixon | Writer Beresford kicked off Music in our Schools month by hosting a South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA) fourth through sixth grade Festival Choir on March 6 at the High...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor On Monday, March 20, New Century Press lost one of it’s most dedicated and well known employees. Paul Harms has been calling customers, selling advertising for the paper for over 25 years and after an extended illness he finally...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Fierce, tender hearted, amazing---words that only touch the surface of who Izzy Webster is. She is an awesome big sister who adores her little brothers. She is an amazing friend who loves everyone so fiercely. She loves school, her...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion Booster Club received this year’s donation from Dr. and Mrs. Saunders of Saunders Chiropractic and Wellness for $450. Dr. Saunders charges $25 for school athletic physicals & donates the entire amount back to the school in which...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer After being a librarian for 23 years, Kathy Rand is finally “checking out” and saying goodbye to the Parker Public Library. Kathy began her career as a librarian at the Parker school, a position she held for 14 years. She had...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor During the Parker City Council meeting on March 13, the council passed a new fee for residents of Parker. Beginning April 1, residents will be charged an additional two dollars a month for access to the rubble dump. According to...
Renae Hansen | Writer The “Raise the Roof” project to raise funds for improvements to the band shell in Viborg’s Glood Park is in it’s second month, and organizer Jenny DeVries Hanson tells us that it is going well but donations are still being accepted to reach their...
Front- Lyric O’Dell, Kennedy Schwartz, Tryg Goettertz, Braydon Morrison, Josh Roth, Kobee Sherman, Brenner Gerdes, Jake Austin, Zac Austin, and Zoey Christensen; Back- Coach Mason Madsen, Nolan Kolthoff, Andrew Madsen, Bryson Morrison, Devin Sayler, Nick Hanson, Gage...
Nathan Hammit scours the newspaper in search items from the scavenger hunt. Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Newspapers and schools have been working together for hundreds of years. The first published record of a newspaper working with schools was in 1795 when the...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The past few summers have been long and dry in Turner County. But it is certainly no secret that we have many areas prone to flooding as well. With all the snow this winter, there is no doubt we’ve all started to ponder –...
Back row (L-R) Mr. Crooks, Wyatt Crooks, Ally Carpenter, Brooklyn Carda, Denny Carda, Mrs. Tarrell. Front row (L-R) Izaiah Spade, Hadleigh Yusella, Ella Spade, Lillian Tarrell. Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Marion fourth grade class spent a marvelous time...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Did you watch it? The biggest display of hypocrisy annually broadcast on our television networks. It is when the perceived “common folk” sit in their hum drum living rooms and watch their favorite actors and actresses...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Since he joined Grace Lutheran last year, Pastor Henrique has a had a desire to reach out and connect with the community. Breaking bread and sharing a meal with others is a great way to connect and get to know each other. These...
Rodney and Lori Sletten’s “Reclaiming Dakota Territory” photography and mixed media exhibit will run at the Bede Art Gallery through the end of March. (photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer Rodney and Lori Sletten are no strangers to challenges. Both of the...
