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Waubay School Board meet for negotiations

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Waubay School Board held a special meeting April 8 at 5 p.m. The only item on the agenda was an executive session to discuss certified negotiations. According to business manager Marie Hlavacek, board members entered executive session at 5:01 p.m. and were out of session at 8.
Webster American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State representatives are, from left, Chloe Mammenga, Kelsie Fischer and Jocelyn Rumpca. Girls State will be the first week of June at USD. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State representatives are, from left, Chloe Mammenga, Kelsie Fischer and Jocelyn Rumpca. Girls State will be the first week of June at USD. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Girls State representatives

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs is a caring mother of six children and used to accompany bands and artists with her piano skills. “I enjoyed accompanying and I did a lot of it. I did it for so many people and I enjoy it more than anything else,” said Gibbs. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs is a caring mother of six children and used to accompany bands and artists with her piano skills. “I enjoyed accompanying and I did a lot of it. I did it for so many people and I enjoy it more than anything else,” said Gibbs. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Family inspires passion and passion helps family

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs was born in Claremont and grew up with one younger sister on her family’s farm. According to Gibbs, she started listening to music at a very young age and fell in love with it.
From a young age, 95-year-old Robert Porter has loved sports. Whether it was playing outside, playing for his school or just watching whatever game was on televsion, Porter would be enjoying every moment. According to Porter, he doesn’t have any favorite teams, but he still watches because of his dedication to the hobby. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

From a young age, 95-year-old Robert Porter has loved sports. Whether it was playing outside, playing for his school or just watching whatever game was on televsion, Porter would be enjoying every moment. According to Porter, he doesn’t have any favorite teams, but he still watches because of his dedication to the hobby. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Childhood activites can last a lifetime

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Born in Onida, Sun Dial Manor resident Robert Porter has been a South Dakota citizen his entire life. Porter said he grew up with two sisters and as a child he and his family were very active. He explained, his family had a trucking business and he would help after school.
Webster Area Middle and High School students of the month for March, by grade, are from left, seated, Rynsey Jorgenson, eighth; Rylee Mortenson, 12th; standing, Mateo Rodriquez, sixth; Seth Lesnar, 10th; Alec Garrett, 11th; Makynlee Curran, ninth and Logan Zakrzewski, seventh. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area Middle and High School students of the month for March, by grade, are from left, seated, Rynsey Jorgenson, eighth; Rylee Mortenson, 12th; standing, Mateo Rodriquez, sixth; Seth Lesnar, 10th; Alec Garrett, 11th; Makynlee Curran, ninth and Logan Zakrzewski, seventh. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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WAS students honored

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Saturday, April 4, 2026
WAS STUDENTS HONORED
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BY THE NUMBERS

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Saturday, April 4, 2026
Food pantryDuring the month of March, Day County Food Pantry provided food to 127 households totaling 3,567 pounds of goods. Food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski reported the pantry is in need of paper towels, tissues and bars of soap.
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ORGANIZATIONS

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Saturday, March 28, 2026
Catholic DaughtersCatholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius X 1827 met March 9 at the Parish Center with four officers and 15 members present. Officers led the Rosary; Rita Mork presided with the flag pledge. Karen Jaskulka led an Irish blessing prayer.
A positive mind leads to a positive life

A positive mind leads to a positive life

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A positive mind leads to a positive life

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, March 28, 2026
The phrase a “colorful personality” is fitting for Strand-Kjorsvig Living Center resident Leona Williams. Williams has been living at Strand-Kjorsvig for a year and she said she loves joking with the staff and the residents. She added, she likes to spend her free time coloring and painting.
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