Hometown

Jesus Church Head Pastor Mark Brown stands in the church’s newly purchased building in Webster. Previously known as New Life Church, they are a plant of Next Town Ministries which has four other churches in South Dakota. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster’s Jesus Church purchases former parts store, moves into new-to-them space

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Jesus Church, a plant from Next Town Ministries, has recently moved into a new building in Webster and has started holding regular Sunday services.

Britton’s Nick Fosness has been appointed by the governor to fill in as District 1 Representative, a seat that was vacated this spring by Chris Reder. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Fosness receives appointment from governor to serve as Dist.1 Rep.

Bridget Shileny

Saturday, August 16, 2025

As reported in last week’s Marshall County Journal, Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Britton resident Nick Fosness to serve in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 1, effective immediately.

A lot on the corner of W. Eighth Ave. and W. Seventh St. in Webster was flooded after an overnight storm rolled through Aug. 14, bringing an estimated 3.5 inches in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

FLOODING

News Staff

Saturday, August 16, 2025

FLOODING

ORGANIZATIONS

Senior Citizens

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Webster Senior Citizens met with eight members present. Card winners were Ilene Stave, whist and Helene Eisenbraun, pinochle. Next meeting is Aug. 18, 1 p.m. with Dennis DeWitte serving lunch at Webster Golf Clubhouse. Visitors are welcome.

Business

Food Pantry

Saturday, August 9, 2025

During the month of July Needs Anonymous provided food to 141 households totaling 3,324 pounds of goods. According to food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski the pantry is in need of canned goods with a long shelf life specifically vegetables and beans.

Commissioners voice support for celebration of Floren, Welk

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, August 9, 2025

During the Day County Commissioners Aug. 5 meeting, plans were set to craft a letter of support for a national movement to recognize Roslyn native Myron Floren and North Dakota native Lawrence Welk for the 70th anniversary of The Lawrence Welk Show.

Webster business owner helps 4-H program get new ovens

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, August 9, 2025

When Shannon Garduno, Day County 4-H parent and co-owner of Webster Ace heard about the Oven Lovin’ challenge, an effort to replace the ovens in Nordby Hall at the South Dakota state fairgrounds in Huron, she jumped at the opportunity to help.

Day County 4-H Fashion Revue award recipients pose for a picture in the Day County Courthouse July 31. Back, from left, is Carson Fischer, senior reserve champion, Macee McGregor, senior grand champion, purple ribbon, Kelsey Fischer, senior purple ribbon and Carlee Wik, junior reserve champion. Front, from left, is Logan Wik, beginner purple ribbon, Ava Larson, beginner reserve champion, purple ribbon and Cora Larson, junior purple ribbon and purple ribbon. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

4-H youth have fashion revue event ahead of fair

News Staff

Saturday, August 2, 2025

4-H youth have fashion revue event ahead of fair

Organizations

News Staff

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Eight members of Webster Senior Citizens met July 21 and played cards. Winners were Dennis De-Witt, pinochle and Myrene Gaikowski, whist. Lunch was served by Darlene Rumpca. Next meeting is Aug. 4, 1 p.m. at Webster Golf Clubhouse. Marlys Clausen will serve lunch. Visitors are welcome.

On the week there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork

Annie Witt

Saturday, August 2, 2025

United States Department of Agriculture and National Agriculture Statistics Service reported 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork in South Dakota for the week ending July 27.Topsoil moisture conditions were rated four percent very short, 19 percent short, 68 percent adequate and nine percent surplus.

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