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Webster High School Class of 1966 pictured from left, front, Lynne (Koenig) Hansen, Margaret (Engebretson) Pohlman, Janice (Hesla) Markland, Sherry (Gardner) Mouson, Patty (Fellbaum) O’Bryan, Carel (Fischer) Jacobson, Susan (Gruw) Rodhradsky; back row, Sid Fosheim, Harlen Wickre, Randy Lindquist, Robert Bennet, Mike Keller, Michael Wattier, Ron Jacobson, Steve Schultz and Richard Holden. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Webster High School Class of 1966 pictured from left, front, Lynne (Koenig) Hansen, Margaret (Engebretson) Pohlman, Janice (Hesla) Markland, Sherry (Gardner) Mouson, Patty (Fellbaum) O’Bryan, Carel (Fischer) Jacobson, Susan (Gruw) Rodhradsky; back row, Sid Fosheim, Harlen Wickre, Randy Lindquist, Robert Bennet, Mike Keller, Michael Wattier, Ron Jacobson, Steve Schultz and Richard Holden. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Class of ‘66 gets their kicks

News Staff
Friday, July 3, 2026
CLASS OF ‘66 GETS THEIR KICKS
Webster Alumni weekend brought the class of 1981 together June 27. From left front row, Theresa Gollnick, Bonnie (Sichmeller) Miller, Nancy (Bierschbach) Block, Jody (Kuecker) Wall, Lisa (Jesme) Amsler; second row, Rhonda (Schmidt) Sigaty, Elaine (Shoemaker) Hagen, Karla (Peterson) Reimer; third row, Colleen (Garry) Helms, Brenda (Bain) Harvey, Bob Whitmyre; fourth row, Dave Hesla, Keith Block, Terry Kulesa, Rob Helms, Christian Schoeppe and Ross Keller. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Webster Alumni weekend brought the class of 1981 together June 27. From left front row, Theresa Gollnick, Bonnie (Sichmeller) Miller, Nancy (Bierschbach) Block, Jody (Kuecker) Wall, Lisa (Jesme) Amsler; second row, Rhonda (Schmidt) Sigaty, Elaine (Shoemaker) Hagen, Karla (Peterson) Reimer; third row, Colleen (Garry) Helms, Brenda (Bain) Harvey, Bob Whitmyre; fourth row, Dave Hesla, Keith Block, Terry Kulesa, Rob Helms, Christian Schoeppe and Ross Keller. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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‘81 comes back for fun

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Friday, July 3, 2026
‘81 comes back for fun
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It’s family vacationing season again

Jerry Nelson
Friday, July 3, 2026
This is the time of year when Americans traditionally embark on extended journeys with their loved ones. Some of these journeys are so long that by the time they end there’s a good deal of fantasizing about leaving said loved ones at the next roadside gas station.
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Searching for the name on the necklace

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 3, 2026
When Patricia Ann Harmon gave birth to her son, Jeffrey Allen Harmon, April 10, 1970, she didn’t want to hold him.“I was afraid I would get too attached and couldn’t give him up,” Patricia Harmon explained.
A tornado forms south of Andover on the morning of June 29. Jordan Schmieg, who has chased storms for many years, was closer to this tornado that he has ever been before. “I was just in the right place at the right time, or the wrong place at the wrong time, depending on how you think about it,” Schmieg said. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

A tornado forms south of Andover on the morning of June 29. Jordan Schmieg, who has chased storms for many years, was closer to this tornado that he has ever been before. “I was just in the right place at the right time, or the wrong place at the wrong time, depending on how you think about it,” Schmieg said. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

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Tornado, winds thrash Threshermen’s Park, volunteers assist county cleanup

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 3, 2026
A tornado spun its way around the Andover area June 29 and straight line winds left behind a trail of damage to buildings and trees. The tornado was part of a thunderstorm that was felt across the state and brought hail and extreme winds to Day County. No injuries were reported.
Two-year-old Boone Lesnar smiles after gathering a handful of candy tossed out by members of a Webster High School alumni class float June 27 for the alumni parade. He and many other children in town for the event were beneficiaries of the sweet treats class members tossed to onlookers. Lesnar is the son of Mike and Amber Lesnar of rural Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Two-year-old Boone Lesnar smiles after gathering a handful of candy tossed out by members of a Webster High School alumni class float June 27 for the alumni parade. He and many other children in town for the event were beneficiaries of the sweet treats class members tossed to onlookers. Lesnar is the son of Mike and Amber Lesnar of rural Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Gathering goodies from alumni

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Friday, July 3, 2026
Gathering goodies from alumni
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Local farmers see slimmer hay harvest due to county mowing

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 3, 2026
Day County farmer Dean Townsend voiced concern about county mowing operations reducing his hay yield at the County Commission meeting June 30.Townsend, of northeastern Day County, claimed the Highway Department recently mowed roadside ditches in the right of way around his property.
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What’s Up

News Staff
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Firework showFirework show is July 3, starting at roughly 10 p.m., weather permitting, Buster’s Resort, north of Webster on 136th Street. Postponment date is July 4.
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Ole & Lena

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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Ole and Lena won a trip to Paris. While on a conducted tour of the famed Louvre Museum, Ole and Lena wandered away from the crowd. When they came upon the centuries old statue of the Venus de Milo, Ole nervously grabbed Lena by the sleeve, saying, “Come on, Lena.
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