A children’s carnival will take place from 11:30 until 12:45 p.m. in the Wakonda Park run by the Wakonda Pool lifeguards and staff. Cornstock will also feature live music, inflatables for kids, swimming at the pool, a poker run, and more (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva...
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Hot Hurley Nights lives up to its name
Everyone loves a petting zoo. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor It just wouldn’t be Hot Hurley Nights without temperatures in the 90’s and high humidity, and this year was no exception. The schedule may have been adjusted slightly, with the Fishing...
Centerville Lewis Family Drug closes
Renae Hansen | Editor Lewis Family Drug in Centerville will be closing their doors this Friday, August 2. All prescription files will be transferred to the Lewis Pharmacy in Viborg, and pharmacy technicians Jenna and Amanda will transfer to the Lewis stores in Viborg...
Parking Lot Party at Parker First Baptist Church
Joe Cunningham, Director of Worship at Parker First Baptist Church. (Photo/H Photography) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Earlier this year, Parker First Baptist Church welcomed a new pastor and now one of their own has stepped up to be the Director of Worship. Joe...
Remembering Luke Hansen
Luke’s Mile is run during Hot Hurley Nights in honor of Luke Hansen, son of Bill and Barb Hansen who lost his life to cancer as a child. Many of Luke’s classmates come back each year to participate. Pictured are classmates Chase Mason, Sam Rabern, Seth Deneui, Blake...
Marion youth attend 911 Kids Safety Program
Several departments from the area came out to talk to Marion youth about different safety topics. (Photo/Submitted by Karen Hughes) Renae Hansen | Editor The youth of Marion were treated to a 911 Kids Safety Program last week, where they were able to learn about...
Glenridge Golf Course observing 100th anniversary with three-day celebration
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...
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’...