Fourth-generation Day County farmer Scott Hughes shows off his early ‘60s John Deere planter. Hughes completed the vintage planter’s restoration this June, a project he undertook after discovering the long-lost implement once belonged to his great-grandfather. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Fourth-generation Day County farmer Scott Hughes shows off his early ‘60s John Deere planter. Hughes completed the vintage planter’s restoration this June, a project he undertook after discovering the long-lost implement once belonged to his great-grandfather. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Implement restoration connects farming family across generations

Friday, July 31, 2026

In a large farm shop two miles north of Andover, 19-year-old Scott Hughes toiled away dozens of hours disassembling, sandblasting and reassembling an obsolete agricultural implement. He didn’t plan on using the “vintage” ‘60’s planter.

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Friday, July 31, 2026
Bible camp worship Summer camp celebration and worship is Aug. 9, 11 a.m.
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An airborne joyride

Jerry Nelson
Friday, July 31, 2026
The exotic-looking gizmo sat on the tarmac, its bone-white paint gleaming in the summer sun.
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A performance camp was hosted for boys and girls July 27-30 at the baseball’s indoor complex. TLC Physical Therapy put on this camp as a way for kids to get more excercise and learn college level training techniques. “It’s been so fun so far, everyone seems to love it,” said Ayla Bloom. From left, Bloom, McKenley Curran, Harper Olson, Portlyn Johnson, Lydia Petersek, Embry Duenwald, Elin Voss and Ryan Johnson hold the “superman” pose. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

A performance camp was hosted for boys and girls July 27-30 at the baseball’s indoor complex. TLC Physical Therapy put on this camp as a way for kids to get more excercise and learn college level training techniques. “It’s been so fun so far, everyone seems to love it,” said Ayla Bloom. From left, Bloom, McKenley Curran, Harper Olson, Portlyn Johnson, Lydia Petersek, Embry Duenwald, Elin Voss and Ryan Johnson hold the “superman” pose. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Summer performance camp

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Webster Tigerfish attended the State A swim meet in Rapid City July 24-26. Five swimmers from Webster competed. From left, are Jonathan Fosheim, Casen Fish, Landen Lee, Corinne Olson, Harrison Fosheim and Coach Gavin Sannes. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Tigerfish attended the State A swim meet in Rapid City July 24-26. Five swimmers from Webster competed. From left, are Jonathan Fosheim, Casen Fish, Landen Lee, Corinne Olson, Harrison Fosheim and Coach Gavin Sannes. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Tigerfish attend State swim meet

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 31, 2026
Webster Tigerfish attended State A swim meet in Rapid City July 24-26.
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OLE & LENA

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Friday, July 31, 2026
l ena Little Ole said, “I vish I had enough money to buy an elephant.
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