Volunteers from the Marion Fire Department serve up their famous pork sandwiches and “nuts” during the Fireman’s Fun Night (photo/Al Astleford) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Marion Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fireman’s Fun Night on Saturday,...
Senior Hadley Luke is being prepared to donate blood. (photo/Al Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Red Cross blood mobile was in Marion April 17 to collect blood from Donors. This was the second visit to Marion, the first was in the fall when Hadley Luke collected...
I-W freshman Duncan Sharples-Schmidt is surrounded by characters in a scene from the All-School Play, The Alibis. Here, Kaitlyn Tallman (left), Brecklyn Sherman, and Rose Smock rehearse a scene from the production (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Fourteen...
Riva Sharples | Writer The popular Father-Daughter Dance, held Friday, April 19, at Irene-Wakonda High School raised $1,000 for the I-W Music Department. The event, for girls ages 4 to 12 and their dads or grandfathers, drew an attendance of 46 young ladies, plus...
I-W seventh-grade girls sing during Thursday’s concert at Irene-Wakonda High School. Riva Sharples | Writer The spring 2024 junior high and high school music concert was held Thursday, April 18, at the Irene-Wakonda High School. The junior high and high school band...
Mrs. Brown poses with the seniors in band and choir. Front- Maggie Kessler, Ella Kessler, Bailey Weegar, and Calli Barnes Middle- Gia Miller, Paisley Skonhovd, Haley Nelson, Mataya Vannorsdel, Zoey Christensen, Raegan Smith, and Mrs. Connor Brown Back- Bryson...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It is that time of year when the cold makes an exit and warmer air begins to move in. As we all know, many times these weather patterns can clash and cause havoc for anyone in mother nature’s path.Every year, hundreds of people are...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the commissioners with a bid to purchase crack sealant at .67/lb and Mastic sealant at .60/lb using the Yankton County bid. A motion was made to accept the bid. The motion was passed. They...
Jared Hybertson of the Centerville Development Corporation accepts the Community of the Year award from Governor Kristi Noem last week. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) honored the hard work of...
(L-R) Chief Deputy Brent Booth, and Deputy Tyler Zick are sworn in by States Attorney Katelynn Hoffman (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer A few weeks ago, the Turner County Sheriff’s Office gained another deputy with the return of Tyler Zick. State’s...
Randy Rasmussen is the new pastor at Viborg’s First Baptist Church (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer South Dakota native Randy Rasmussen, the new pastor at Viborg’s First Baptist Church, is excited to be back in a small town, leading the vibrant church...
Renae Hansen | Writer Penny Doty is the CPR Instructor for Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services, but part of her passion for the cause comes from a much more personal experience. Not only did her father, Roger Olsen, pass away of a heart attack while still...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor April brings many things, rain, taxes, city government and school board elections. Last week, elections were held across Turner County to fill open positions.In Dolton, and election was held between Cory Kleuber and Melinda Mellegard....
Michelle Hewitt (right) is the new Activity Director at Wakonda Heritage Manor, replacing Patty Anderson (left). Anderson will be switching to part-time Activity Assistant (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer For many years, Patty Anderson has been at the center...
Riva Sharples | Writer During their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 10, the Irene-Wakonda School board accepted several resignations and also approved classified staff and teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.Resignations were accepted from Patrick O’Malley...
Deb Van Hove, of Parker, displaying a quilt she created. Monique R. Hurtado | Writer There is nothing like a nice, warm quilt on a cold night, especially when one is away from home. A few talented women from Chancellor, Hurley, Lennox, Parker, Viborg, and North Dakota...
Jared Hybertson (R), Centerville’s Community and Economic Development Director accepted the award from Tyler Tordsen (L) on behalf of the community of Centerville. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Centerville is making big strides when it comes to...
Clay-Union Electric’s new facilities include 20,000-square feet of shop space, including this Repair and Wash Bay area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours were held at the facility on Tuesday, April 2 (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer A ribbon-cutting...
Renae Hansen | Writer When Viborg’s Buckhorn Bar closed down shortly after Danish Days in 2022, the town found itself with just one business, The Daneville Inn, utilizing one of the three retail on-sale liquor licenses. That changed earlier this year, when the Viborg...
Soldiers are welcomed home by friends and families, and Governor Kristi Noem. Many soldiers are seeing their children for the first time. (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor We often waste no time paying tribute to our military service people, and...
