Walt Bones stands outside of the Turner County Dairy which houses around 1500 head of dairy cows. (photo/Tri State Neighbor Janelle Atyeo) Can you Smell the dairy tire? Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor June is national dairy month, which makes it a great time to look...
Eric Knight & Donovan DeBoer Monique R. Hurtado | Writer It has been a season of commencement across the county. Now, the commencement is continuing with Eric Knight, Elementary Principle and Superintendent of Centerville School District, and Donovan DeBoer,...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Leader Building Art Gallery located at 616 Broadway St. in Centerville will be holding a very special raffle and Artist Reception on Friday, June 9 from 5-7 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by the Centerville Arts Council will...
Wakonda Legion Members Paul Jensen and Jim Logue post the colors during Wakonda’s Memorial Day program on May 29. A packed house of more than 175 people attended the program and luncheon (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer It was a packed turnout, with more...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor On Saturday, June 3, many turned out for a day of fun and games in Irene. The Don Rempp Memroial Baseball Game day was a big hit. There was a kids game which was followed by an adult game, and a great meal served up by the...
Patrons enjoy the Wakonda Pool (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer The Wakonda Swimming Pool is now open for the season. The pool opened on Sunday, May 28, the earliest opening date for the pool in recent years. “Usually, it’s early June before we are...
Renae Hansen | Writer Congratulations to our Cougar girls ball team for taking sixth place in the first ever state-sanctioned high school softball tournament. That’s one place higher than they went in at, and what an honor to be making history and paving the way...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Humans are at the top of the food chain when it comes to all the forms of life that we share our world with. We have all the technology, tools, knowledge, power and chemicals to conquer anything that comes our way. We have...
Renae Hansen | Writer With talent and energy to spare, Patty Anderson has become a well-known and respected name in the area. Whether she’s sharing her musical talent or lining up activities at her job at Wakonda Heritage Manor, she is always on the go and one...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Vivacious, bold, courageous, amazing mother—just a few of ways the friends and family described 20-year-old Randi Gerlach. Randi, the granddaughter of Karen Groeneveld, who is a resident of the Chancellor area and years long teacher...
Torben Jeppesen and his wife Jette Gade, of Odense, Denmark, visited Viborg’s Daneville Heritage Museum last week. Mr. Jeppesen is the former CEO and museum director of the Odense museum system. (photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer Viborg’s Daneville Heritage...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Cherrybean Coffee Co, has faithfully served the Marion community and beyond for the last seven years. Last month, the torch was passed to Robert Bauerle, Scott Luke, and Loren Johnson to continue the Cherrybean Coffee Co. legacy. When...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Pickleball has been gaining in popularity across the county and it has finally landed in Parker. Despite its recent growth, pickleball is not a new sport. It was actually created back in the summer of 1965 by three dads whose kids...
Riva Sharples | Writer If it’s an old-fashioned, community get-together you are looking for, come to Irene this Sunday, June 4, for a day for a day of family-friendly activities in the beautiful North Park. Irene’s Sunday in the Park, an annual event in Irene...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Well, it happened. The other day my grandson asked me if I was a Boomer. As I gave him the side eye, I asked him “why do you ask”? As he gave me a smirk and a grin, I knew it was time for a little educational moment....
Members of the 605 Pickled Pink Ladies present Sara Sherman and Kobee Sherman with checks to help with expenses incurred from their recent cancer diagnosis. (Photo/Renae Hansen) There was a great turnout for the 605 Pickled Pink Ladies Dart Tournament fundraiser at...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer The Turner County Sheriff’s Department serves not only the entire county, but also contracts for the towns of Davis, Dolton, Hurley, Marion, Monroe, and Parker. They normally run on a full staff of eight officers, however they have...
Branden Zimmerman is the newest member of the Viborg Ambulance crew. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer The Viborg Ambulance is happy to welcome Branden Zimmerman to their crew! Branden lives in Viborg along with his wife Kelli, daughter Cami and son...
A tradition that began several years ago, some of the senior girls decorated their graduation hats. (photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Nine Marion seniors entered the Marion school gym the final time for their commencement May 20. Escorts for the...
Renae Hansen | Writer When Charlie Larsen drew a picture years ago of what he thought the Welcome to Hurley sign he had in mind should look like and published it in the Hurley Leader, he included a note saying that if anyone wanted to make any changes they should let...
