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Syndicated columnist and author Jerry Nelson talks with Webster’s Marilyn De-Spiegler Aug. 6 at a fundraising event for the center. Nelson gave a 30-plus minute presentation, sharing a mix of comedic tales from throughout his life. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Dempsey Heupel, four, looks to embody the fierce dragon being painted on his face Aug. 9 during the Day County Fair. Kari Nelson, Webster, was the masterful artist behind many colorful children’s faces running around the Day County Fairgrounds. Heupel of Webster is the son of Jacob and Jessica Heupel. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Tug of war players and Webster residents, from left, Isaac Nelson son of Jeff and Kari Nelson and five-year-old Hatcher Zubke, son of Brandon and Jess Zubke participate in the 4-H barnyard olympics organized by 4-H junior leaders at the Day County Fair Aug. 8. Nelson and Zubke’s team won the best of three rounds competition 2-1. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

(At left) Weighing in at 19 months, Boone Lesnar of rural Webster takes his turn at doing the pedal tractor pull Aug. 9 during the Day County Fair. Lesnar is the son of Mike and Amber Lesnar. Russell Larson helps him along. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

(Above) Christy Brubaker of Aberdeen speaks with Ron Hinze of Arizona and his mother Della Hinze of Webster during the Day County Fair Car Show Aug. 10. Showing her 2020 Jeep Wrangler, Brubaker told passersby the story of the Ducking Kindness movement, which is believed to have started during World War II and is associated with Jeep vehicles. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Adam Grimm, surrounded by his artwork, talks to attendees of his hometown celebration in Wallace Aug. 9 about winning the 2024-2025 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. This was Grimm’s third time winning the contest but first time holding a celebration in Wallace which included bouncehouses, educational games, coloring contests and displays of Grimm’s art. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Camdyn Huffman, age eight, son of Curtis and Casey Huffman of Webster gets ready for his mutton busting attempt at the ranch rodeo during the Day County Fair Aug 8. Other events for kids at the rodeo included Little Miss and Mister Buckaroo and a wild calf scramble. See more photos from the weekend throughout this issue. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee