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Webster resident, Brianna Jorgenson, won three national awards for her photos, Senior, Teen Sports and Senior Sports Magazine. Jorgenson said this was the first time she was published and she is extremely grateful for the communnity for helping her with this achievement. Jorgenson explained she has big future plans and is excited to take the next steps. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

Webster resident, Brianna Jorgenson, won three national awards for her photos, Senior, Teen Sports and Senior Sports Magazine. Jorgenson said this was the first time she was published and she is extremely grateful for the communnity for helping her with this achievement. Jorgenson explained she has big future plans and is excited to take the next steps. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

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Local resident wins national photography awards

Connor Handrahan
Friday, January 9, 2026
Three national awards were given to Webster resident Brianna Jorgenson for her photography. Jorgenson submitted nine photos and eight of them were selected. She was awarded one for Senior, Senior Sports and Teen Sports Magazine.
Kimberly Burgel was named postmaster for Webster Post Office Dec. 8. Over the last few months she has been getting used to the new area and she said she feels excited by the new opportunity. Kimberly thanks the community for a warm welcome and is ready for all the changes happening for the post office in upcoming months. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Kimberly Burgel was named postmaster for Webster Post Office Dec. 8. Over the last few months she has been getting used to the new area and she said she feels excited by the new opportunity. Kimberly thanks the community for a warm welcome and is ready for all the changes happening for the post office in upcoming months. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster Post Office welcomes new postmaster

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Kimberly Burgel was hired July 26 at Webster Post Office and was officially instated as the postmaster Dec. 8. Burgel has been working for post offices in Day County since 2008 and has worked her way up through the ranks.
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Anniversary

News Staff
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Tony and Joan Czmowski will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 10. Greetings may be sent to 46 W. Lakeshore Dr., Waubay, SD 57273.
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Celebrating a late Christmas with family

Ilene Stave
Saturday, January 3, 2026
PierPont (605) 325-3307Leslie Hernes, 94, died Dec. 18, 2025 at Ava’s House, Sioux Falls. He served Bethlehem and Skudesnes Lutheran churches, Pierpont; Immanuel and Brule Creek Lutheran churches, Elk Point. His children attended Langford Area School.
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Catholic Daughters

News Staff
Friday, December 19, 2025
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius X 1827 met Nov. 10 at Christ the King Parish Center with five officers, 13 members and two guests present. Officers led the Rosary. Karen Jaskulka sang America the Beautiful and Cindy Zenk led the flag pledge.
From left, Dale Peplinski and Joel Kaczynski are congratulated by Patti Mitchell for winning largest coyote. Peplinski and Kaczynski brought in a coyote that weighed 38.01 pounds for the Day County Coyote Hunt Dec. 14. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

From left, Dale Peplinski and Joel Kaczynski are congratulated by Patti Mitchell for winning largest coyote. Peplinski and Kaczynski brought in a coyote that weighed 38.01 pounds for the Day County Coyote Hunt Dec. 14. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Coyote hunt raises money for South Dakota military

Connor Handrahan
Friday, December 19, 2025
Roslyn Fire Station held the annual Day County Coyote Hunt celebration Dec. 14. The coyote hunt took place Dec. 12-14 and it raised money for needy South Dakota military and family.
Webster Area High School student Jocelyn Rumpca, left received superior in serious and superior with distinction in humor awards at State Oral Interp competition in Watertown. Chelsea Larson, right, is coach of the school’s oral interp team which earned a state team excellence award. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area High School student Jocelyn Rumpca, left received superior in serious and superior with distinction in humor awards at State Oral Interp competition in Watertown. Chelsea Larson, right, is coach of the school’s oral interp team which earned a state team excellence award. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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State oral interp

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Friday, December 12, 2025
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Piano students present recitals

News Staff
Friday, December 12, 2025
Webster news@reporterandfarmer.comPiano students of Sandy Dingsor presented a solo and duet recital in Summit composed of Christmas favorites.
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