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Peterson receives 2025 Educator of the Year Award

Holly Peterson is the ‘hood 2025 Educator of the Year! Mrs. Peterson is a Kindergarten Teacher at Tea Area Venture Elementary School. Peterson is the daughter of Rollie and Lorraine Hanson and graduated from Centerville High School in 1989. (Photo/Solis Photography)...

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April 8 is Election Day for several Turner County communities

The month of April brings elections in many of our communities, especially municipal and school board elections.  Municipal elections can be held on either the second Tuesday in April, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June, or the third Tuesday in June....

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Viborg Development Corporation holds annual meeting

Renae Hansen | Editor The Annual Meeting of the Viborg Development Corporation (VDC) was held at noon on Thursday, March 27 at the Viborg Community Center. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 20 but was rescheduled due to the Viborg-Hurley boys’ basketball...

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Marion School presents The Very Best Pet Show Ever

Grades 4-6 perform at the music program in Marion on March 27. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion Elementary students presented The Very Best Pet Show Ever in the Marion school gym under the direction of Sheila Epp. Preschool through third grade...

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Viborg-Hurley High School celebrates prom in style

Viborg-Hurley Seniors. (Front row) Aubree Schwartz, Charley Nelson, Natali Blair, and Jenna Graves. (Middle row) Parker Christensen, Kyla Peterson, Emma Chaussee, Jordyn Frederickson, Addy Huth, LaMiya Baker, Danica Gordon, Evelyn Ebright, and Kendra Gilbert.  (Back...

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Timber heard around Parker

The landscape of Parker has changed dramatically this year, first with the demolition of the Turner County Courthouse and now with the removal of trees along Third Street. (Photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last Monday, March 17, the Parker City Council...

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Cougars headed back to State B Tournament

The Viborg-Hurley Cougars, State Qualifying team in Class B. (Front row) Cheer Coach Rosalyn DeVries, Quinn Johnson, Lujain Bahram, Bridget Benest, and Morgan Patterson.  (Middle row) Coach Cory Jacobsen, Lincoln Vannorsdel, Godwin Johnson, Jake Austin, Kayden...

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Anderson named Parker School District Teacher of the Year

Renae Hansen | Editor Congratulations to Mrs. Makenzie Anderson, Second Grade Elementary Teacher, on being selected Parker School District’s Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Anderson began her teaching career in Parker, and this is her fourth year in the district. She has...

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Van Hull named Viborg-Hurley Teacher of the Year

Renae Hansen | Editor Congratulations to Prekindergarten Teacher Mrs. Johnitta Van Hull for being named the Viborg-Hurley School District Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Van Hull was recognized for her relentless effort in the classroom, always placing her students first,...

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Cougar community rallies for state-bound basketball team

In what has become a Viborg-Hurley tradition for many years of state tournaments, family and well wishers sign a full sized picture of all the athletes for them to have as a keepsake. Rebecca Kolthoff, Laura Schwartz, Tami Bjerkass, and Jessica Duncan sign posters of...

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Marion School Board meeting held March 10

Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board met in session on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the music room with all board members present. Superintendent Brosnahan, Principal Leberman, Business Manager Crystal Longe and Teacher Heidi Johnson. Resignations from Mr....

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