The town of Wakonda received a $750 community grant from POET to help with improvements to their ballfield. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The town of Wakonda is taking a cue from the Field of Dreams movie…”If we build it they will come.” Several years ago,...
Christ on the Cross. A boulder inscribed: “Choose life that you and your descendants may live” welcomes those who come to visit the building containing the church items. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer On Tuesday, July 1, members of the dissolved parish...
Renae Hansen | Editor The small town of Chancellor will come alive this weekend as they celebrate Chancellor Days on July 11 and 12. The party kicks off on Friday, July 11 at the Chancellor Bar with the Chase the Joker Fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. with an impressive pot...
Lane Hannon, age 10, stands in a field of corn south of Parker last week. Tassels were seen by July 5. (Photo/Submitted) We all know the saying, “Knee high by the Fourth of July”, an old saying that traditionally refers to the expected height of corn crops by July...
Renae Hansen | Editor When the Viborg Development Corporation began their search for a part time Economic Development Coordinator, they didn’t have to look very far to find someone who had the passion and the background for the job. One of Viborg’s most civic-minded...
Beresford resident working hard to fight the invasive insect Riva Sharples | NCP Editor If you own an ash tree of any type, there is a dangerous pest you should know about: the emerald ash borer.The invasive species, which arrived in Michigan in the early 2000s, is...
Zach McConniel, Phil Luke, and Josh McConniel, shown here with a previous year’s arsenal, as well as Pat Blau, have put on a fireworks show at Ken’s Lake north of Marion for several years now. (Photo/Submitted) Fourth of July celebrations planned around the area Renae...
Red and Green were not the only colored tractors. A yellow Minneapolis Moline B challenged the Hotfoot sled. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Monroe Freedom Days tractor pull was held on Saturday, June 28, as it has been for many years. Rain had...
The Class of 1975 float in the parade. A great time was had at Marion’s Summer Celebration, held June 20-22, with the cruise night, parade, car show and more keeping visitors hopping throughout the weekend. One of the highlights of the weekend was the All School...
Parker Lessman and Colin Robertson work diligently to pump water off the softball fields in Parker Saturday morning using a shop vac to suck the water up. Parker saw another 1.5 inches of rain but several field crew members and volunteers got the fields up and running...
The Main Street Market in Irene offered shoppers a delicious variety of baked goods and so much more. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Irene held the first of their Main Street Markets of the year last Tuesday, June 24. Although the event is normally held on...
The baby ducks were a big hit with the library patrons and staff! (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The Viborg Public Library was home to a very special delivery recently with the much anticipated birth of the baby ducks that staff and patrons have been eagerly...
The Irene Rodeo will feature all of the events we know and love, including barrel racing, team roping, and mutton bustin’ for the kids. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Irene Rodeo, Tornado Days, and Monroe Tractor Pull next up on list of summer celebrations Renae Hansen |...
The Turner County EMS includes ambulance services from (left to right) Hurley, Centerville, Marion, Viborg and Parker. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Kristi Nogelmeier In November of 2023, South Dakota released a statewide Regional Service Designation Ambulance System...
Renae Hansen | Editor In a letter posted by the Irene Mayor and City Council, it was announced that the Irene Bar and Grill will be closing their doors effective June 29, 2025. Citing multiple determining factors, the letter said that it has become impossible for them...
Arlys Rye, Karen Richelieu and Susie Learing of Unit 193 of Irene attended the 104th American Legion Family Convention held June 20-22 in Huron, SD.Highlights of the convention included South Dakota ALA President AnnaMae Warnier from Alcester opening the convention...
Theresa Preheim’s artwork will be displayed at an exhibit at Yankton Area Arts through July 1. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Yankton Area Arts will be hosting an exhibit featuring the artwork of two names familiar to those in the Irene area, Theresa Preheim...
Our fingers are crossed for a not so soggy parade this year! 35th Annual MHS Banquet among featured events Renae Hansen | Editor The summer celebrations in our small towns are one of the things we love most about summer, and there are plenty of them to keep you...
The new courthouse, a two-story, 34,000-square-foot building, will be built on the same site as the historic building that served the county since 1902. (Photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last Wednesday, June 11, the storm clouds dissipated, and the...
The existing locker rooms being converted to two dressing areas. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The sounds of construction can be heard throughout the halls of the Marion School this summer. Marion Superintendent Brian Brosnahan gave us a report on the...
