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Jaynie Barse holds a set of keys to a new-to-her 2023 Buick Enclave, which she was gifted from Northland Auto Nov. 1. Northland Auto Vice President Nick Johnson, pictured at right, made the presentation to the Webster mother of seven. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Local auto dealership gives away car to mother in need

Connor Handrahan

Friday, November 7, 2025

Jaynie Barse was handed the keys to a 2023 Buick Enclave Nov. 1 from Webster’s Northland Auto Center. Price Tag: Zero. Vice president of Northland Auto, Nick Johnson, said he was proud to give the new ride to Jaynie Barse and her family.

BY THE NUMBERS

News Staff

Friday, November 7, 2025

Food pantryDuring the month of October, Day County Food Pantry provided food to 124 households totaling 3,503 pounds of goods. Food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski reported the pantry was in need of fruits, vegetables, breakfast cereal, beans, tissues and dozen egg cartons.

Dog at large, citation issued

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Friday, November 7, 2025

Oct. 30Called to check welfare of individual at E.3rd Ave.Accidental 911 call at Park Lane.Oct. 31Participated in “Trunk or Treat” event at armory.Nov. 1Report of minor one-vehicle accident in business parking lot on Hwy. 12.Report of water leak at 500 blk. W. 7th Ave.Five traffic stops.Nov.

Webster Area first grade student Greyson Brave Bull and paraprofessional Kristen Marko take part in a Halloween costume parade Oct. 31 at Webster Area Elementary. Brave Bull is the son of Chris and Leta Brave Bull. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Halloween parade

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Friday, November 7, 2025

Attended memorial services

Ilene Stave

Friday, October 31, 2025

PierPont (605) 325-3307Ken and Jeannie Kirkland, Michael and Bonnie Thiel, Valdez, AK spent a few days visiting their sisters Debbie and Elroy Olson, Pennie and Ross McIntosh and families; brothers, Terry and Sheila Anderson, Aberdeen; Bob and Barb Anderson, Pierpont.

Curtis Huffman of Webster competed in the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, VA Oct. 26 for his 32nd marathon in 31 different states on a mission to run a marathon in all 50 states by the age of 50. Huffman crossed the line with a time of 2:47:43 to place 132nd out of 30,638 finishers. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Huffman finishes 32nd marathon in 31st state

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, October 31, 2025

Curtis Huffman of Webster ran in the 50th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia Oct. 26 to complete his 32nd marathon in 31 different states and said he has 19 more states to go in the quest for running a marathon in all 50.

Webster Seniors

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Webster Senior Citizens met Oct. 20 with nine members present. Card winners were Marlys Clausen, whist and Dennis DeWitte, pinochle. Helene Eisenbraun served lunch. Next meeting is Nov. 3, 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. Guests are welcome.

New event center on Main Street

Connor Handrahan

Friday, October 31, 2025

BusinessWebster’s Main Street has a new event center called Hot Rod Garage. Loren Schoenbeck and daughter Lindsey Koenig have opened this rentable space for the community to celebrate any event.It has entertainment options including darts, pool table, shuffleboard, arcade games and TVs.

Webster Area Middle and High School students of the month for October, by grade, are from left, front, 11th Kelsey Fischer, 10th Malin Kwasniewski, seventh Brynlee Christensen, 12th Courtney Simonson; back, ninth Remi Hubsch, sixth Ty Howder and eighth Vance Tollifson. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Students recognized in October

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Webster Area Elementary School October students of the month, by grade, are from left, front, third Amelia Keintz, fourth Olivia Ewing, fifth Asher Cyrus; back, kindergarten Hank Gaikowski, first Auby James and second Kohenn Konradi. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Elementary students of the month

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Friday, October 31, 2025

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