Renae Hansen | Managing Editor Parker said farewell to their old high school last week as the building was torn down to make way for new construction at the school. Onlookers gathered to watch as the school came down piece by piece. Some parked on the corner to watch...
Daniel Dangel of rural Irene recently published his fourth book, “Bloodlust and Revenge” in his “World Against Them” series. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor Daniel Dangel of rural Irene has accomplished what many of us can only dream of doing. At...
In between the rainy weather, youngsters have been enjoying the Wakonda Pool this season. The biggest day the pool has seen so far was a day in early June when 110 people were in attendance (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Despite a rainy start, the first...
(RIGHT) Some participants in the recent I-W Booster Club fundraising golf tournament, held at Glenridge Golf Course, pose on the golf course. (Photo/Submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer The annual Irene-Wakonda Booster club fundraising golf tournament was recently held...
This year’s production was a take on the classic “Peter Pan” tale. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor The flooding may have put a damper on the main event of the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Peter and Wendy”, but as they say in Hollywood,...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer It was a full house at the Turner County commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 25. People spilled out into the hallway. Murray Waltern spoke first. He expressed his concerns with the flooding issue west of 273 in Marion. There is a box...
Turner County Deputy Trevor Shaw. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Deputies Brendan Feldhaus and Trevor Shaw were officially sworn in to the Turner County Sheriff’s office earlier this year. They spent some time training in Turner County before...
Deputy July Schmidt is the newest deputy to join the Turner County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last month, Deputy July Schmidt joined the Turner County Sheriff’s Office. His hiring means the sheriff’s office is now fully...
The Turner County Sheriff’s Office was forced to temporarily relocate due to the flooding in the courthouse. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Thunder bellowed and rain poured down in the wee hours last Monday morning. Despite a brief respite, the...
Riva Sharples | Republic Editor Those looking to celebrate the 4th of July don’t have to look too far. There are a plethora of events happening in southeastern South Dakota to celebrate Independence Day. Here are the details about area fireworks displays and public...
Zach McConniel, Phil Luke, and Josh McConniel are shown here with last years arsenal. (Photo/Submitted) Come one, come all, let the fireworks begin! Donna Rumbaugh | Writer They refer to themselves as the “Boys of Marion”, but in all reality, they are grown men who...
Cinderella meets with Kenai Stewart and Alexus Stewart. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor A big thank you to the Marion Fire Department, Parade Committee and the All School Class Reunion Committee for putting together a fun weekend for the Marion Summer...
(RIGHT) Casey Hume of Brodhed, WI in the Calf Roping event in last year’s Irene Rodeo. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor The Little Town in the Valley will swell to well above its normal size next weekend as Irene takes their turn in the lineup of...
The Sioux Falls Snow Leopards take the field. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor When you think of a defensive guard on a football team, chances are that Ambre Robinson wouldn’t be the first person that came to mind. But that’s exactly what the Viborg wife and...
Magician Jonathan May will be presenting a Magic Show and Workshop at the Viborg Community Center on Sunday, June 23. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Magician Jonathan May will be delighting kids and adults alike at his Magic Show at the Viborg Community...
Kelly Preheim from Armour, SD, tells attendees of the Viborg Public Library about her trip to the Galapagos Islands. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The Viborg Public Library kicked off their summer reading program with a fun and informative presentation by...
Kassidie Johnson preparing to touch a Russian Tortoise. (Photo/Submitted by Jordan Schmidt!) Hailey Stahl | Writer The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls has a program that brings the zoo to you called the ZooMobile. During the 34th Annual MHS Alumni Reunion, the...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer As usual, the meeting began with public comment. A local resident came to discuss his concerns about fair manager position. He is shocked as to why Shane Merrill was not selected as fair manager position, especially since his last name is...
2023 Parade Marshall Brad Schardin rides on the Bowlway Lanes float in last year’s parade. Renae Hansen | Editor Summer is here and with it comes all of the celebrations that our towns have come to know and love. Marion will kick off the fun with their Summer...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last Tuesday was an important day for local elections and yet not many made an effort make their voice heard and vote. The statewide voter turnout for the Primary Election was only 17.09%. Turner County did not fare any better with an...
