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Jesus’ Ascension

Sue Schmidt | Correspondent When God began creating heaven and earth the cruelty of the cross lay ahead of Him. He knew He would die on the cross, rise the third day and return to heaven where He prepared a place for all believers. He fulfilled His mission and the...

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A king suffered silently

Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Since time began Jesus knew His purpose down to the last detail. He planned Judas’ birth and knew he would betray Him and Peter would deny Him. He placed iron in the earth for the nails to be formed. He planted a tree for the cross. He...

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Siblings, An Embezzler and Jesus

Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus arrived in Bethany six days before the Passover. Lazarus and his two sisters lived in this village and where Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead, the reason a meal was given in His honor. Martha rolled up her sleeves, donned her...

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Sin Has No Benefit

Sue Schmidt | Correspondent God had delivered Jericho into the Israelite’s hands assuring them of victory. Joshua 6:19 states the city’s gold, silver, bronze and iron were to go into the tabernacle treasury. The metals were sacred to God, devoted to Him and belonged...

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The walls came tumbling down

Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The foremost piece of business on Israelite’s docket after they crossed the Jordan River was to take possession of the Promised Land. The primary obstacle was to remove the present occupants from the city of Jericho. The first city to fall...

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Jaden White

21Portland OregonDecember 6, 2023Jaden White, 21, of Portland Oregon, went to heaven Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after a long battle with addiction.A Celebration of life, for Jaden, will be held at Redeeming Grace Bible Church 708 East 19 St, Yankton SD at 1:00 pm...

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I-W presents the one-act play: “Web of Deception”

I-W sophomore Alyssa Kirscshenman and freshman Duncan Sharples-Schmidt star in the I-W one-act play “Web of Deception.” There will be a public performance of the production on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Irene school (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer...

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Robert C. “Bob” Anderson

76   Davis South Dakota  May 8, 2023,    Robert C. “Bob” Anderson, 76 of Davis, passed away on May 8th, 2023, at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Memorial Service was held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Davis Cemetery,...

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Golfers off to hot start

Parker golfers take 1st placeCale Scheaffer, Brenden Pesicka, Ray Travnicek and Landon Wieman stand with their first place award after winning the Gayville-Volin invite held in Yankton last week. (Photo/submitted) parker boys’ golf By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker...

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Charles “Chuck” Sanborn

87 Hurley South Dakota February 22, 2023 Charles “Chuck” Sanborn, a proud veteran of the US Navy, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 22, 2023. The son of Charles W. and Almeda Sanborn, Charles grew up in Hurley, South Dakota. He was born June 29, 1935 and...

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Giving back never tasted so good

Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Hope Harbor is hosting a deliciously sweet fundraiser. Amanda Dent, Hope Harbor’s Site Director in Parker, thought it was the perfect time to spread the word about the mission of Hope Harbor to the local community. “I just thought it...

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Gear up for Centerville Tornado Days 2022

Gear up for Centerville Tornado Days 2022 Jenn Eli | Writer June 29 through July 3 will be jam-packed with entertainment, food, and activities for everyone.  This event kicks off Wednesday with children’s author Kevin Lovegreen.  He is known for his books on Hunting...

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Tragedy strikes in Turner County

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A stepping-stone amongst the rubble reflects the love a family shared.  A Saturday like any other turned out to be a day like no other.  What began as a normal day for the Dannen family ended in tragedy, death, and...

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Parker Red 12U stays hot

Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker Red 12U baseball team stayed hot last week, winning three games while giving up just one run in the stretch.  First in the run was winless Tea Reiland. The Pheasants and Titans were locked in a 0-0 game when both teams...

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Famous in a small town

Don Jorgensen interviews Parker mayor Ron Nelson last week for an upcoming piece on KELOLAND News. photo/Sarah Ebeling(Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Although the phrase may have been made popular by country music singer Miranda Lambert, “famous...

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Board discusses elementary addition

Cars line both sides of the street outside of the school, as well as fill the parking lot. The school is looking to build an addition in the parking lot and hopes to change the parking on the streets too. photo/Sarah Ebeling Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Parker...

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VFW grant helps upgrade Parker baseball field

On Monday, June 1, Parker Rec board member Shane Merrill hauled water pipes off the baseball field complex in preparation for the first game to be held for the season.  Dawn Rye | Writer To help encourage youth in baseball the Department of SD Veteran of Foreign...

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