CEO Chad Kinsley presents Tami Berens with a certificate for being selected as a finalist in the Who Powers You Contest. (Photo/Submitted) Tami Berens is a very active member of the Parker community and positively impacts several organizations. Her generosity and...
PMH&HS has announced that the vacant pharmacy building in Centerville’s business district will be converted into the new Centerville Clinic. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is pleased to announce the launch of a construction...
In addition to welcoming new members, the ceremony also celebrated the accomplishments of NHS seniors, who were presented with their honor cords in recognition of their time in the organization. These cords will be worn at graduation, symbolizing their academic...
Meredith Clark of the Viborg Lions Club presents scholarships to Aubree Schwartz, Charley Nelson, and LaMiya Baker. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley High School held its annual Academic Awards Night this past Tuesday, recognizing...
(Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The elevator in Hurley is now officially for sale by CHS after shutting down operations earlier this year. A statement from the company says, “CHS closed the grain facility in Hurley, SD, effective February 28. This decision...
Central Electric Cooperative hosted electrical hazard safety training at its headquarters on April 23. (Photo/Submitted) When an emergency strikes, first responders put themselves on the front lines to protect their communities, often facing hidden dangers like downed...
The Parker Fire Department on the scene of a burn pit that got out of control last week. The department was able to prevent the spread of the fire to a large barn and additional equipment. (Photo/Submitted) The Parker Fire Department responded to a report of a burn...
Lloyd ‘Hap’ Tooley provided entertainment at the piano. (Photo/Submitted) Six veterans who live at the Sunset Manor facility in Irene attended a party in their honor on April 24, given by the American Legion Auxiliary #193. The veterans shared some of their...
Seniors from Concert Choir- Jaden Robinson, Wendi Silverthorn, Jack VanDriel, Allyn White, LaMiya Baker, Evelyn Ebright, and Emma Chaussee. (Photo/Submitted) Faydra Christensen | Writer Family and friends packed into the Viborg-Hurley gym on Tuesday, April 22, to...
Kathryn (Benney) Dehring’s “Summer Illumination” art show will be on display at Cloud Shadow Studio in Wakonda with an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 10. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor and Riva Sharples | Writer Cloud Shadow Studio in Wakonda will be...
The Marion Girls on the Run. The Girls on the Run program teaches the girls so much more than running as they work on building their social, emotional and physicals skills as well as healthy habits for life. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The girls are on the...
Centerville Care and Rehab Center was the spot to be on Saturday, April 19, with lots of prizes, candy, face painting and of course the Ester Bunny himself! This year’s hunt had a new feature with a golden egg with a $5 bill in it for each age group. (Photo/Submitted)...
Renae Hansen | Editor In one of the last steps of the ongoing discussion of creating a sports cooperative between the Parker and Marion School Districts, the Parker School board unanimously approved a nine-year, all-sports cooperative by a vote of 5-0 at the Parker...
Rayna Miller, Olivia Hanson, Addison Sayler, and Ava Marts showed their wiring project where they had to design a house and also wire it so it had working electricity. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley High School recently held its...
Not everyone was sure what to think about the giant bunny last year! (Photo/Renae Hansen) The Easter Bunny will be making appearances all across Turner County this weekend, and here at The New Era we want to make the hunt a little easier for the kids with a list of...
Pioneer Memorial CFO Anne Christiansen (second from left) was the recipient of the 2025 HFMA Medal of Honor Award. (Photo/Submitted) The South Dakota Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) held their Spring Symposium on March 27 and 28, 2025...
Late author Arno W. Schroeder’s book includes a look back at growing up in Turner County area Arno W. Schroeder was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a WWII veteran. His son, Douglas Schroeder, has published his father’s book, On God’s...
The Viborg Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting at Blazing Dealz in Viborg on Monday, April 7. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The Viborg Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Blazing Dealz store on Monday, April 7, in...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion school board met in regular session Sunday, April 13 in the music room. The meeting had originally been scheduled for Monday, April 14 but was moved because of a conflict with another activity. Most of the available seating was...
Lori Jorgensen beams with happiness when she’s with her herd. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Spring is the time for new life. The grass and the trees are turning green and flowers are starting to bloom, and new babies are popping up on farms all over the...
