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Mock accident raises awareness

Posted May 22, 2013 at 9:14 pm

“She’s not breathing, she’s not breathing,” were the screams that could be heard through the crowd during a recent mock accident.

The somber scene last Tuesday just south of the school showed what could happen when a driver is distracted by texting or talking on a cell phone and not paying attention to their driving.

PHS student Aaron Licht explained that himself, Eric Hunstad and Jayden Korthals worked together to show the students the affects of distracted driving.

He said, “By giving a real life scenario we hoped that it would put the scare in everyone and prevent them from texting and driving. It was a perfect time to do this since graduation was in the near future.

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    New attorney in Parker

    Although attorney Robin Eich has been in Parker for 13 years now, attorney Tim Purintun has only been in town since March 1.

    Purintun, who recently joined Eich’s practice came to Parker from Marshall County where he served as state’s attorney for almost six years.

    With a law degree from Creighton Law School in Omaha, Neb., Purintun said that he is excited to be taking on new clients.

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    Suiting up

    Hundreds of elementary students in Parker were able to take part last week in Read Across America. Students went from station to station, learning about different professions.

    From a firefighter to an artist and a veterinarian to a nurse and a K-9 Unit Handler, kids, grade kindergarten through sixth grade were able to take part in the event.

    The six stations, which took up about three hours of the kid’s day, was a unique look

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    Youth fishing derby enters fifth year

    Posted May 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Shane Merrill | sports, smerrill@ncppub.com

    As the Parker youth fishing derby enters its fifth year, many are already looking forward to the fun Saturday afternoon that is in-store. Last year’s event drew a record crowd of

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    A field trip to Inwood

    Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Sioux Falls kids make a trip to Inwood to learn about farming

    The Challenge Center’s fourth and fifth grade students from Garfield Elementary in Sioux Falls, S.D., ventured to Inwood Tuesday, May 7, to explore the

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    Benefit for Traci Stubbe

    Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    A benefit for Inwood native, Traci Stubbe, will be Friday, May 17. Stubbe was diagnosed with uterine cancer last November and has undergone subsequent treatments and surgeries since her diagnosis. The funds generated from the event will go to covering

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    Heart of service

    Posted May 8, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    SIOUX CENTER – Nancy Dykstra walked through Promises Community Health Center on a recent day. As she navigated the office, home of the former bowling alley, Dykstra stopped by a patient room in the dental wing. Dr.

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    Milestone reached

    Posted May 8, 2013 at 7:54 pm

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    Index-Reporter Editor

    HULL — Mission accomplished for Trinity Christian High School.

    A dream of the

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    PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY

    Posted May 8, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    The house at 620 Main Street in Boyden was burned down on Monday, April 29, in a controlled burn. Members of the Sioux County Fire Department watched over the blaze on a nice evening. The city purchased the

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