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Viborg-Hurley celebrates Class of 2025 at graduation ceremony

Viborg-Hurley Salutatorian Kendra Gilbert and Valedictorian Natali Blair. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Chrisensen | Writer Pride, tradition, and excitement filled the gymnasium on Saturday, May 17, as Viborg-Hurley High School held its 2025 graduation ceremony at...

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Centerville High School first of area graduations

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2025 from Centerville. We are all so proud of you and your accomplishments! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Congratulations to the Centerville High School Class of 2025, who received their diplomas on Saturday, May 10! Co-Valedictorians...

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Knudson presented Citizenship Award

(LEFT) Centerville Police Chief Lon Hatcher presents Centerville business owner Troy Knudson with a Citizenship Award. (Photo/Submitted) Centerville Police Chief Hatcher recognized Troy Knudson and presented him with a Citizenship Award at the May 5 Centerville City...

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Glenn Muller of Davis named 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador 

Glenn Muller of Davis, SD, has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador for his lifelong contributions to the pork industry and South Dakota agriculture. “Ag is king in South Dakota, and I am incredibly proud of the dedicated individuals like Glenn who keep...

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Pioneer Memorial now participant in “Mission: Lifeline Stroke South Dakota”In May alone, approximately 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke, many without knowing they were even at risk. Alarmingly, less than one-third of stroke patients arrive at the emergency...

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Know your neighbor

Brad Georgeson Monique R. Hurtado | Writer In honor of National Emergency Medical Services week, this month’s Know your Neighbor is featuring one who has immersed himself in serving the community at large for over twenty years—Brad Georgeson.Brad Georgeson, a lifelong...

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Davis Flea Market: A treasure hunter’s dream come true

RJL Treasures from Sioux Falls has been coming to the Davis Flea Market for at least ten years and says they do a good amount of business while there. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor For close to twenty years now, in the summer months the tiny town of Davis...

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Viborg-Hurley welcomes new members to National Honor Society

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...

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Historic Hurley landmark up for sale

(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...

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First Responders prepare for electrical hazards

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...

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Parker Fire Department responds to fire

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...

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Viborg-Hurley High School students shine at Spring Concert

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...

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Girls on the Run – So much more than running!

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...

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Easter Bunny blesses kids with a bounty of eggs

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)...

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