When word was received that the Carmike Theater in Sioux Falls was closing their doors and their old theater seats could be had for free, a whirlwind of volunteers sprang to action to rescue the seats to use at the Lund Theatre. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen |...
Parker student Lisa Bailey, Retired Brigadier General Mike Oster, and Parker teacher Austen Hurley. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The first annual Day of Greatness Conference took place Parker on Monday, April 17. The event, inspired by Dr....
In a showing of support for fellow student, Kobee Sherman, many of his friends turned out to have their heads shaved. Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Since the announcement of Kobee Sherman’s heartbreaking cancer diagnosis last month, the local communities have...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A beautiful silhouette shot against the colorful skies just north of Parker on Sunday (photo/Alexxis McKenney) If you missed it, you were quickly reminded that you missed it when you opened up Facebook on Monday morning as the pages...
Alan Astleford | Writer Marion senior students have a multitude of requirements to complete before graduation. One of them is their senior project. The students selected a topic, researched and composed a presentation that was judged by a panel of adults. I was able...
People sitting and enjoying seeing friends and neighbors at the Marion Fire Department Fun Night feed. (New Century Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion Fire Department held a pork loin sandwich and Rocky Mountain Oyster feed in the Marion fire...
The Denning Companies staff: back row, from left to right-Brian Stroman, Phyllis Hauger, Travis Grave, Pat Thelin, Kasey Fox, Jerrad Askey, Tracy Reasonover, Travis Fetters, Micah Slendy, Shaun Cypher, Luke Parsons, Ward Denning, Tammie Denning, Cole Denning, Lacy...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Controlled burns are beneficial in more than one way. While it helps clear out old brush or hazardous buildings, it also benefits the fire fighters by providing a training environment. This past weekend, the Chancellor FD was...
In attendance were members that had actively served: (L-R) Lloyd Albers, Dale M. Heemstra, Lyle Van Hove, Steve Beier, Darrel Christensen and Larry Nicholson. Thanks to these men and all veterans for their service to defend our nation and freedom. (photo/Alan...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Once again, the friends of Izzy Webster have rallied around to support her and her family as she continues on her road to recovery. This past week they organized and held a Baked Potato Bar, Silent Auction & Bingo fundraiser at the...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor I love input, good or bad, because it means you are reading and you have something to say! Believe it or not, I receive a lot of mail from our readers and I love your input. Honestly, it amazes me how many of you still take...
The members of the Benson family tell us that they are grateful for all of the support since Daniel passed away last September. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer When the family and friends of Daniel Benson were looking for a way to raise money for a...
Tina Gann smiles after being presented a new car by local businesses. (photo/submitted by A.J.’s Auto) Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer It has been over one month since 14-year-old, Izzy and her mom, Tina Gann, were involved in a head-on collision. Since that...
Anita with some of the kids at one of the schools that she visited. The kids were so excited to see her and would greet her by waving branches as she pulled up. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer When the late Pastor Val Rush from the Viborg United Methodist...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer National Library Week is just around the corner. A week created to promote local libraries and all they have to offer. National Library week first began in the1950’s, when it was discovered that Americans were spending too much...
Troy Schwans | Writer A popular entertainment event from the 70’s and 80’s is back and it’s coming to Canistota in April – donkey basketball! Dubbed “The Craziest Show on Earth”, donkey basketball is wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus. If you’re not...
Troy Lee with Merchants State Bank presents a check for $2,000 to Raise the Roof project organizer Jenny Hanson and Viborg City Finance Officer Lisa Rudd. The donation makes Merchants State Bank the first Platinum Star Donor for the project. (Photo/Renae Hansen)...
Troy Lee with Merchants State Bank presents Viborg Public Library Director Becky Nutley with a donation to the library’s Youth Book Club. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer Merchants State Bank recently gave a $500 donation to the Viborg Public Library’s new...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Friday afternoon rolls around and you are ready to escape the office for a nice relaxing weekend. Computers are shut down, lights are turned off, doors are locked and off everyone goes. Generally when you return on Monday...
Troy Schwans | Writer April is generally considered tax season for more than one reason. First of all, most individual’s income taxes are due near April 15 each year (April 18 this year) and secondly, in South Dakota the first half of your real estate taxes (aka...
