Callie Peterson, Lydian Mews, Kaitlyn Tallman, and Savanna Hoxeng recently attended the state FCCLA conference representing Irene-Wakonda (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Four Irene-Wakonda students represented the I-W FCCLA chapter at the state Family,...
Todd Neeley | DTN Reporter CHS Inc. and Cargill signed an agreement to purchase eight Cargill grain facilities in five states. CHS said it has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill, to “continue optimizing its enterprise supply chain while providing...
Donna Slack sells tickets for Sunday night’s showing of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. (photo/Renae Hansen) Volunteer-run Lund Theatre needs you! Renae Hansen | Writer With National Volunteer Week being celebrated this week, April 21-27, we can’t help but think of...
Pastor David and Joy Erdman /(photo by H Photography) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Since last summer, the Parker First Baptist Pastoral Search Committee has been on the search for a new a pastor. After a thorough interview process and much prayer, the Pastoral Search...
Riva Sharples | Writer After 50 years working on Main Street, beloved Wakonda businessman and resident Charlie Logue is retiring. Logue, owner and operator of Charlie’s Bus Repair and Auto Service, will close his doors for business on April 30.Logue has spent his...
The five- and six-years old group preform to “Under the Sea”. (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer A constant flow of people streamed into the Marion School gym excited to watch the dancers of Heidi Sue’s Dance Academy. The stage was set. It looked like...
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...
