Gov. Noem honors Centerville as Community of the Year
Jared Hybertson of the Centerville Development Corporation accepts the Community of the Year award from Governor Kristi Noem last week. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) honored the hard work of communities and leaders during this year’s Governor’s Conference on Economic Development....
New pastor leading First Baptist Church in Viborg
Randy Rasmussen is the new pastor at Viborg’s First Baptist Church (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer South Dakota native Randy Rasmussen, the new pastor at Viborg’s...
Welcome back, Deputy Zick
(L-R) Chief Deputy Brent Booth, and Deputy Tyler Zick are sworn in by States Attorney Katelynn Hoffman (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer A few weeks ago, the...
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Viborg strives to become Cardiac Ready Community
Renae Hansen | Writer Penny Doty is the CPR Instructor for Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health...
Local elections held across Turner County
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor April brings many things, rain, taxes, city government and school...
Hewitt steps in as new Activity Director at Wakonda Heritage Manor
Michelle Hewitt (right) is the new Activity Director at Wakonda Heritage Manor, replacing Patty...
I-W school board approves hires for next year
Riva Sharples | Writer During their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 10, the Irene-Wakonda...
Quilts for McCrossan Boys Ranch
Deb Van Hove, of Parker, displaying a quilt she created. Monique R. Hurtado | Writer There is...
Trapper Saltzman will join Gold Medal wife Beth at World Arm Wrestling Championships this year
World Arm Wrestling Champion Beth Salztman will be joined by husband Trapper at the world...
Centerville hosts Centerville Relays
Smooth handoff between sister duo Lillie Eide (front) and Izzie Eide (back) put Centerville in...
I-W track and golf teams start seasons with favorable results
Riva Sharples | Writer After several postponements due to unfavorable weather in late March and...
Parker track competes at West Central
Corben Ruetter set the school record for javelin throw last week, with a toss of 124-09....
Pheasant softball 2-0 against MCM
Tanya Netesov pitches during the Parker vs MVP game last week. (photo/Sarah Ebeling) Shane Merrill...
Baseball 1-2 last week
First basemen Mason Schaeffer leaps for a catch during last weeks game (photo/Landon Beck) Shane...
Parker Golf second at Garretson
Luke Travnicek, freshman for Parker, had a near hole in one at Yankton last week, with the ball...
Obituaries
Lyle Moldrem
77Marion, SDApril 8, 2024Lyle Moldrem, 77 of Marion, formerly of Wessington Springs, passed away on April 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial Visitation was held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion. Burial will...
Robert “Bob” Boe
97Yankton, South DakotaApril 7, 2024Robert “Bob” Boe, age 97, formerly of Yankton, South Dakota, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, South Dakota.Funeral was held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton...
Roger R. Sayler Sr.
70Wakonda, SDApril 5, 2024Roger Reed Sayler Sr., 70, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024. A lifelong proud mechanic who could fix anything, Roger finally faced health issues he just wasn’t able to fix, although he put up a mighty fight.Roger was born on October...
Russel Peters
84April 7, 2024Chancellor, SDRussel Peters, age 84, passed away April 7, 2024, at the Sanford Centennial Hospice Cottage, Sioux Falls, SD.Russel Gene Peters was born on July 15, 1939 west of Tea, SD, the son of Henry and Magdalena (Poppinga) Peters. He grew up...
Anita Janette(Olson) Otten
85Sioux Falls, SDApril 4, 2024Anita Janette (Olson) Otten, 85, of Sioux Falls, SD, got to fully see Jesus on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born November 7, 1938, at the farm home on the Vermillion River Hill north of Parker, SD, to Harvey and Grace Olson. When she...
Donna Mae Landsman
89Hills, MinnesotaMarch 30, 2024Donna Mae Landsman, age 89, of Hills, Minnesota, formerly of Luverne, died Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Living Rock Church in Luverne...
Sherry Howard
51Viborg SDApril 1, 2024Sherry Howard, 51 of Viborg, passed away on April 1, 2024 at her home. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Zion United Methodist Church, Beresford.Sherry Lynn Howard, born on September 5, 1972, passed away peacefully at...
Darlene A. Peterson
96Hurley SDMarch 26, 2024Darlene A. Peterson, 96 of Hurley, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral Service was held Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Hurley United Methodist Church.Darlene A. Peterson was born on April 2, 1927 near...
Sports
Trapper Saltzman will join Gold Medal wife Beth at World Arm Wrestling Championships this year
World Arm Wrestling Champion Beth Salztman will be joined by husband Trapper at the world championships in Greece this year, as he also qualified to compete. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer When Beth Saltzman from rural Viborg took the gold medal at the world...
Centerville hosts Centerville Relays
Smooth handoff between sister duo Lillie Eide (front) and Izzie Eide (back) put Centerville in first place during the 4x100 relay at the Centerville Relays. (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The Centerville Track team hosted their final high school...
I-W track and golf teams start seasons with favorable results
Riva Sharples | Writer After several postponements due to unfavorable weather in late March and early April, the I-W Track and Golf teams were out on the fields last week to compete. Here’s how the teams did.TrackThe I-W track team traveled to Centerville for the...
Parker track competes at West Central
Corben Ruetter set the school record for javelin throw last week, with a toss of 124-09. (photo/submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The annual West Central Early Bird track meet was held last week, with the Parker Pheasants coming away with some impressive...
Pheasant softball 2-0 against MCM
Tanya Netesov pitches during the Parker vs MVP game last week. (photo/Sarah Ebeling) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker softball team found their first wins of the season last week as they faced off against MCM and later MVP.Parker opened their week against the...
Baseball 1-2 last week
First basemen Mason Schaeffer leaps for a catch during last weeks game (photo/Landon Beck) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker HS club baseball team was back in action last week, dropping two games but picking up a key win against Wagner.First up the Pheasants...
Parker Golf second at Garretson
Luke Travnicek, freshman for Parker, had a near hole in one at Yankton last week, with the ball hitting the pin and bouncing out. Travnicek shot a 94 overall (photo submitted) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker golf team placed three in the top-12 at Garretson last...
Cougar softball goes 1-5 in first week of play
Chaley Nelson would pitch the first game. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Cougar softball team started their first week of play in Hansen playing the Beavers on their home field. They would face some formidable pitching from...