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Italia Dorian, a Webster Area fifth grade student, was selected as the first place winner of the VFW Auxiliary 2024-25 Illustrating America art contest in her grade division. Her artwork was displayed at the VFW Auxiliary National Convention in Columbus, OH. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

Italia Dorian, a Webster Area fifth grade student, was selected as the first place winner of the VFW Auxiliary 2024-25 Illustrating America art contest in her grade division. Her artwork was displayed at the VFW Auxiliary National Convention in Columbus, OH. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

Webster Area fifth grader is winner of national VFW art competition

Webster Area fifth grade student 11-year-old Italia Dorian was selected as the first place winner of the VFW Auxiliary 202425 Illustrating America art contest in her grade division. Her entry was forwarded to the VFW Auxiliary national headquarters in Kansas City, MO for final judging.
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4-H Clubs

County Line KidsCounty Line Kids 4-H Club met after doing community service at Day County Fairgrounds June 15. Adaline Larson presided with all members and cloverbuds in attendance. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cort Paulson and 4-H pledge, by Cora Larson.
Tonya Niewald with Janco Athletic Surfacing works to clean off the tennis courts at Fred Haase Memorial Park in Webster in preparation for resurfacing. Webster Mayor Mike Grosek said the plan is to have one tennis court and two pickleball courts at the park. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Tonya Niewald with Janco Athletic Surfacing works to clean off the tennis courts at Fred Haase Memorial Park in Webster in preparation for resurfacing. Webster Mayor Mike Grosek said the plan is to have one tennis court and two pickleball courts at the park. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Cleaning up

Tonya Niewald with Janco Athletic Surfacing works to clean off the tennis courts at Fred Haase Memorial Park in Webster in preparation for resurfacing. Webster Mayor Mike Grosek said the plan is to have one tennis court and two pickleball courts at the park.
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Report of public intoxication

RePoRt Sept. 4Security alarm activated at business on Main St.;false alarm.Assisted ambulance with medical call at 900 blk.
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Celebrate Gaikowski’s 91st birthday

Leo and Myrene Gaikowski and their daughter Kathy Quale spent Labor Day weekend with their daughter and sister Linda Marx and family, Mankato, MN.
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BY THE NUMBERS

During the month of August Needs Anonymous provided food to 152 households totaling 3,502 pounds of goods. According to food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski the pantry is usually in need of canned goods with a long shelf life specifically vegetables and beans.
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4-H CLUBS

Jolly Workers 4-H Club met July 29 at Day Co. Fairgrounds. Allie Case presided. Roll call topic was “Favorite thing at the fair.” Seventeen members were present. Secretary’s report was read and approved. Old business discussed includes steak supper tickets and fair entries.
Day County Democrats presented Day County Food Pantry with a donation of $410 Sept. 2. From left is Day County Democrats District 1 representative Alice Bartell and food pantry volunteers Winnie Jacobs, Margaret Kwasniewski, Mary Wagner, Carol Richardt and Susie Hanson. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Day County Democrats presented Day County Food Pantry with a donation of $410 Sept. 2. From left is Day County Democrats District 1 representative Alice Bartell and food pantry volunteers Winnie Jacobs, Margaret Kwasniewski, Mary Wagner, Carol Richardt and Susie Hanson. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Day County Democrats donate to food pantry

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Johnsons welcome baby boy

by Ilene StavePierPont (605) 325-3307Trevor and Hanna Johnson, Webster are parents of a boy Graham Marlyn born Aug. 11, 2025 at Prairie Lakes Hospital, Watertown. He weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 21 inches long.