Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Jared Overweg was the first to come before the commissioners to discuss the lead limits for garbage. He explained how the weather has been affecting the trash pick-up. There are 101 people who are not being serviced by Novak due to the...
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DHA Machinery Museum to feature old farm equipment
The farm equipment that was formerly located behind the museum is now on display outside of the building east of the museum that will soon house the DHA Machinery Museum. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Farming has changed dramatically since pioneers first...
Wakonda farmer helping grow the hemp industry
John Peterson and Karll Lecher pose by a display table for Dakota Hemp, their company that produces hemp for food, health, and fiber products. (Photo/Riva Sharples) Processing plant opening soon near Wakonda will be one of the largest in the nation Riva Sharples | NCP...
Tornadoes ready to take State B’s by storm!
Congratulations to the 2025 SoDak 16 Champions, the Centerville Tornadoes! The Tornadoes defeated Faulkton Area 63-38 to punch their ticket to the State B Girls Basketball tournament in hopes of defending their state title! Pictured are (back row left to right) Head...
Marion’s Bear Care program receives state licensure, SD Community Foundation Grant
The Marion School Bear Care program was presented with a $12,000 grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation on Monday, March 10. Pictured (front row, left to right) are: Daemon Reitz, Kaislee Luke, Charli Dick, Wyatt Heumiller, Harper Luke, Paxton Petersen,...
History made at Bowlway Lanes
Congratulations to Linden Graber on rolling the first perfect game in 78 years of continuous operation of Bowlway Lanes in Marion, and his first “Perfect Game” bowling. (Photo/Submitted) Linden Graber bowls first 300 “perfect game” at Bowlway Lanes Linden Graber...
Bringing home the Golden Megaphone
Zoey Petersen with the coveted Golden Megaphone award. (Photo/Submitted) Petersen competes on NCA All-Star National Championship team Renae Hansen | Editor Viborg-Hurley Eighth Grader Zoey Petersen had one of her big dreams come true when she, along with her Eclipse...
Centerville Music Boosters and Music Department host Annual Pops Concert
Dynamic Duo, Senior Averie Salberg and Sophomore Brady Muller sang Break Free from High School Musical. Way to go you two! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Writer The Centerville Music Boosters, along with the Centerville Music Department, hosted their annual Pops...
Saying goodbye to the courthouse
A pile of rubble is all that remains of the historic Turner County Courthouse. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | writer The Turner County courthouse came tumbling down last month. It has been over a year since the issues of the 120-year-old courthouse...
Parker School Celebrates Read Across America with Dr Suess
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week, the Parker School took part of Read Across America with a celebration in honor of Dr. Suess. It is a week-long event celebrating their love of reading. Of course, Dr. Suess books are a great way to engage children young and old...
Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting opened with public comment. There was no public comment, so the meeting proceeded to County Highway Department.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the bid letting to the commissioners. The first was for PVC Lining bid...
Know Your Neighbor
“Centerville’s Lucky Leprechaun” Jean Peterson Renae Hansen | Editor When it came time to pick someone for our Know Your Neighbor feature for March, we naturally thought of St. Patrick’s Day. And around here, when many of us think of St. Patrick’s Day, we can’t help...
Centerville Steakhouse sold
The owners of Tuffy’s Bar and Grill and past owners of the Centerville Steakhouse include (from left to right) Eric Clark, Carrie Clark, Doug Edberg, Jamie Edberg, Adam Austin, and Tim Austin. (Photo/Submitted) Opening soon as Tuffy’s Bar and Grill The Centerville...
Centerville Care and Rehab welcomes new Administrator Raigan Schmidt
Renae Hansen | Editor Centerville Care and Rehab Center recently welcomed their new Administrator, Raigan Schmidt, to the facility after former Administrator Amanda Peterson left the position at the end of last year.Schmidt grew up in Dell Rapids, SD where she...
SEFP sponsors Career Fair
This vendor booth gathered attendees at the career fair. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer McCook Central School in Salem was the host for the 2025 Career Fair, sponsored by the Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project (SEFP), on February 26....
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend
Troy Schwans | NCP Managing Editor It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” and lose an hour of sleep. At 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, we’ll move our clocks forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from morning to evening.Fortunately, most of our...
Marion FFA chapter sponsors breakfast
FFA students serve eggs, sausage and drinks. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer On Sunday, March 2, the Marion FFA chapter sponsored a breakfast of pancakes, link sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice in the small gym from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free...
Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Jared Hybertson added an item to the agenda—“Discussion with the deputies.” A motion was made to approve the agenda. The motion passed.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin...
Knutson named as finalist for Golden Owl Award
VH FFA Advisor Nathan Knutson was named as the District 3 finalist for the Golden Owl Award. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Viborg-Hurley FFA advisor Nathan Knutson was named as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Golden Owl Award at a presentation in front of...
Local schools celebrate School Board Recognition Week
Schools in South Dakota, including our area schools, celebrated School Board Recognition Week last week, February 17-21. School board members are responsible for setting the vision of and goals for the district and strive to provide a quality education for our...