Glenridge Golf Course will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary with a three-day celebration August 9-11. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer This August, golf fans and Irene community members will celebrate a remarkable milestone – the 100th anniversary of...
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Back-to-school preparations in motion for Parker Preschool
Hearts in Mind gears up Donna Rumbaugh | Writer Tucked away in a peaceful part of Parker is Hearts in Mind Preschool, a non-profit organization dedicated to education. Founded over 20 years ago by Jackie Lukes as a way to fill a much-needed service for our children,...
Turner County Court Offices make the move
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer It’s moving day for Turner County Court Services!As previously reported, Judge Cheryle Gering and 1st Circuit Court Administrator Kim Allison made the executive decision to move Court Services from the Turner County Courthouse after...
Danish Days 2024
Mike Miller shows his grandson the ropes of driving an old tractor through the Danish Days parade. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) “That’s a Wrap!” Renae Hansen | Editor It may not have been typical July weather, with below average temps and rain putting a damper on some...
Hot Hurley Nights ready to heat up the weekend
Renae Hansen | Editor Hurley will be the place to be this weekend as they celebrate their biggest weekend of the year, Hot Hurley Nights.The weekend will kick off with the Second Annual Daniel Benson Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday morning. The fun continues with...
Irene residents resurrect “Main Street Market”
Irene held their first resurrected Main Street Market on July 16. (Photo/Riva Sharples) Riva Sharples | Writer Some Irene residents have resurrected a tradition from days gone by in Irene -- the Main Street Market. The vendor fair/farmer’s market, held on an empty lot...
Five girls running for Little Miss Cornstock
Riva Sharples | Writer Five young ladies are running for the title of Little Miss Cornstock this year. The girls, ages 4-7, will be recognized during this year’s Cornstock celebration in Wakonda, the day of fun and music in the Wakonda Park, on August 3. The winner...
Marion streets to get some resurfacing
Astech applied street resurfacing coating at the intersection of Cherry and Third Street in Marion July 17. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Street resurfacing began July 17 in the southeast portion of Marion. Following a prepared surface, a thin...
Weekly commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was called to order and a motion was made to approve the day’s agenda. The motion passed. The meeting was opened to public comment. There was no public comment.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin came to discuss updates from...
Dakota Ace Hardware celebrates their past, looks forward to their future
Past and current owners of Dakota Ace Hardware: Sam and Tyler Bjerke, Belinda and Bryan Miller, and Linda and Tom Jones. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor It’s been a big week for Dakota Ace Hardware in Viborg. Not only are they being recognized with the...
Fifth annual tractor pull happening in Wakonda this weekend
Annual pull helps support the Midwest Honor Flight program A participant in last year’s Kids Tractor Pedal Pull gives it his all. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer The fifth annual Wakonda American Legion Tractor Pull takes place this Saturday, July 20, in the...
Camo Saloon hosts Grand Opening
The Viborg Development Corporation welcomed the Camo Saloon with a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to their Grand Opening on Friday, July 12. Pictured from left to right are Caroline Ackerman, Anne Christiansen, Julie Justus, Josh Justus, Ben Justus, Gary Ward and...
Clerk of Courts and Court Services are relocating
The First Circuit Court will be relocating the Court Services department and the Clerk of Courts from the Turner County Courthouse due to issues with the building. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Loose bolts on the shoring posts, plaster...
“What Makes Centerville a Great Place to Live?”
Stevens and Blake chosen as Little Ms. and Mr. Centerville For the past several years, the Tornado Days Committee has partnered with Mrs. O’Connell’s 3rd grade class in Centerville to do an annual fundraiser that helps raise a few extra dollars for the various kids’...
“Helping Build Danish Traditions”
Viborg’s Danish Days kicks off this week Renae Hansen | Editor The theme for this year’s Danish Days in Viborg is “Helping Build Danish Traditions” in honor of this year’s Friends of Viborg Award recipient, Dakota Ace Hardware. Dakota Ace Hardware...
Marion School Board meets July 11
Alan Astleford | Reporter The Marion school board moved their July meeting to Thursday, July 11, instead of Monday, July 8. The meeting had a dual purpose, to conduct the meeting for July and to have a new board installed. Finishing up the first portion of the...
“From the Front Porch”
Renae Hansen | Writer We were happy to hear that the Viborg Public Library has rescheduled the Jonathan May Magic Show that had to be cancelled last month due to the flooding. We’ll have to wait a bit for our magic fix, but the show will be held on Sunday, September...
Weekly Commissioner meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting opened with public input. No one came forward. Public input was closed. Highway Superintendent Kent Austin began with giving the commissioners an update on the roads and bridges. He is still waiting for some of the bridges to be...
Celebrating Centerville Tornado Days
Possibly the best dressed 4-pack on the course during the Tornado Days Golf Tournament: Andy Nelson, Adam Hanssen, Stephen Hinrich, and Allen “Scooby” Skotvold. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Writer Another Tornado Days 2024 has come and gone. With the forecasted...
I-W youth open smoothie shop in Wakonda
Maizy waits to take orders at the smoothie stand she started with her older sister (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Two sisters have started a smoothie business in Wakonda this summer.Madelyn and Maizy Fischer of Wakonda are the friendly faces behind the...