Homecoming week is nearing for the West Central Trojans and the 2023 West Central Homecoming Royalty has been chosen! Pictured front row (left to right) is Jazelle Jarding, Jocelyn Nilson, Sadie Berg, Lilly Bornitz, Clara Nelson and Molly Anderson. Pictured back row...
(Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers will celebrate the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 50th anniversary at its upcoming banquet on Saturday, September 23. The annual event will be held at 120 Main Events in Hartford,...
huddle upThe Falcons are pictured preparing for their Super Bowl game last season. Each season, the Crooks Flag Football League has an end of the season Super Bowl Day which has several events throughout the day such as the Ref’s game, Dad’s/Coaches game, and Mom’s...
Laura Jean grew up in Maryland with a love for nature and reading. (Photos/Submitted) Pulscher shares her story of faith and ALS Sara Stadem | Editor Laura Jean Pulscher and her husband, Toby, were just a normal married couple living on their dream acreage with their...
Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor LeRoy Koopman joined the Colton Fire and Rescue on February 26, 1963. When asked what inspired him to join the station, Koopman explained his dad was a member of the Colton Fire Department along with his uncle, who was the...
Sara Stadem | Editor Have you witnessed a Tri-Valley staff member go above and beyond? Do you have a Tri-Valley teacher that you think deserves a kudos for a job well done? Maybe you want to give a shout-out to the cafeteria staff. Well, now you can!The Tri-Valley...
Mustang Hillary Hastings (left) and Trojan Tessa VanOverbeke are pictured at the 2023 South Dakota Class A State Track Meet. The two athletes show sportsmanship, encouragement, and compassion after competing against each other in the high jump. The SDHSAA has...
The Colton Engine 6-1, along with Engine Boss Gerrit Pedersen (Colton Fire), Engine Boss Prentice Bast (Highmore Fire), and FF1 trained Josh Mann (Brookings Fire) headed to Texas for a two-week severity assessment assignment. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The...
Ms. Miranda Henglefelt, 6th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at West Central Middle School, received a $500 C.L.A.S.S. (Cooperative Learning and Supplies Scholarship) Grant for her classroom from Sioux Valley Energy. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As...
Marylou Nagel | Writer Gillespie Outdoor Power Equipment will be closing its doors for good after 15 years of service in Hartford.Owners Justin and Missy Gillespie explained on the company’s Facebook page, “As a result of the present businessclimate, mom and pop...
Dr. Roni Radigan is an inpatient psychiatrist at Avera Behavioral Health and has joined the team for the first time. (Photo/Submitted) The 437 Project runs for suicide awareness Sara Stadem | Editor Many of us either have been or know someone that has been affected by...
The first Tri-Valley Color Run 5K was held on Saturday, September 9, with a total of 12 colored stations throughout the route. (Photos/Abby Mitchell) Sara Stadem | Editor The colors were bright and the participants were ready – the first Tri-Valley Color Run 5K was a...
The 2023 Tri-Valley Homecoming King and Queen were chosen! King Logan Ellison and Queen Brianna Bunde. (Photos/ Brooklyn Larson, Emily Wenzel, and Ava Christensen/TVHS Yearbook)
Jaime Franken and her husband, Marty, have two children; Aurora (6) and Fletcher (3). Franken was diagnosed with breast cancer on June 6, 2023. She also received the diagnosis of Sarcoma (soft Tissue cancer) after further testing. A benefit will be held at the Main...
The GreatLIFE Cup tournament has been played for the past eight years with Central Valley coming home as champions for five out of the eight years. (Photo/Submitted) Central Valley wins 2023 GreatLIFE Cup Sara Stadem | Editor And the 2023 GreatLIFE Cup Championship...
Sara Stadem | Editor Over the years, human trafficking is a topic that is being discussed more and more. One that might be a tough topic of conversation raising questions as to what it is, how it happens, and how one can help. One group in Dell Rapids has taken on...
Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Jerry Hoek joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in May 1980. When asked what inspired him to join, Hoek explained it was watching the trucks go out and knowing he could also help the community.Since joining the station, Hoek...
-Always remember, never forget Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor of The New Era September 12, 2001. The day our nation woke to the reality of what happened on Tuesday, September 11. It was the day that the citizens of our prestigious country put aside our differences...
Tri-Valley Marching bandThe Marching Mustangs will hit the streets for their first performance of the 2023 season on Friday, September 22, in Parker at the Parker Pheasant Marching Festival. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Students are busy learning, the staff...
West Central Marching TrojansThe Marching Trojans will be marching into their season on Saturday, September 16, in Worthington, MN, at the King Turkey Day Parade. Pictured in row one (left to right) are Drum Majors Anthony Bjergaard, Allison Brost, and Andie Ingalls....