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To honor those fallen service men and women, honor guards attended area cemeteries to pay their respects through firing a volley and playing of taps Memorial Day. Here, American Legion members Tom Lewno, Paul Peterson, Doug Lynch and Ralph Oakland aim and fire at Webster Cemetery Soldiers Circle before heading into the Memorial Day program at the high school. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

To honor those fallen service men and women, honor guards attended area cemeteries to pay their respects through firing a volley and playing of taps Memorial Day. Here, American Legion members Tom Lewno, Paul Peterson, Doug Lynch and Ralph Oakland aim and fire at Webster Cemetery Soldiers Circle before heading into the Memorial Day program at the high school. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Shots honor fallen

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Friday, May 30, 2025
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Day County ambulance director resigns

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, May 30, 2025
Day County Ambulance Service Director Chad Madsen has stepped down from his position with his resignation being accepted by Day County Commissioners.Commissioners met May 23 in special session to discuss an update for the county’s ambulance service.Following an over hour-long executive session the...
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Reder’s seat remains open, Governor’s office expects announcement soon

Annie Witt
Friday, May 30, 2025
Although no official decision has been made press secretary Josie Harms of Gov. Larry Rhoden’s office stated a small committee is reviewing the applications and Rhoden will appoint a new representative, “in the near future.”Harms added legislators must be qualified voters in their legislative...
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Council appoints Soldier interim mayor of Waubay

Annie Witt
Friday, May 30, 2025
Waubay City Council held a special meeting May 28 to discuss the council’s plans due to the passing of Mayor Barry Hillestad.All members were present and council president Doug Herold called the meeting to order and started the discussion of the council’s options.Herold stated, “We could appoint an...
Webster Junior American Legion Auxiliary member Elsie Zubke hangs a wreath during the Webster Memorial Day program May 26 at Webster Area High School gym. Members of the youth oriented veteran support organization took turns hanging a wreath, each representing a different war time era and effort. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Webster Junior American Legion Auxiliary member Elsie Zubke hangs a wreath during the Webster Memorial Day program May 26 at Webster Area High School gym. Members of the youth oriented veteran support organization took turns hanging a wreath, each representing a different war time era and effort. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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In memory

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Friday, May 30, 2025
Chad Anderson focuses on keeping his bike on the line during a bike rodeo in the Webster Armory parking lot May 27. The bike safety event was held in conjunction with Webster Public Library’s summer reading program. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Chad Anderson focuses on keeping his bike on the line during a bike rodeo in the Webster Armory parking lot May 27. The bike safety event was held in conjunction with Webster Public Library’s summer reading program. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Bike safety lessons

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Friday, May 30, 2025
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Former sheriff, mayor Hillestad dies in office

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, May 30, 2025
For a second time consecutively, a mayor has died in office at Waubay.Serving his community just 18 days before his passing, former Day County Sheriff and newly elected Waubay Mayor Barry Hillestad died May 23 at his home.
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Friday, May 23, 2025
Lake Region Electric Assn. annual meeting is June 5 at Webster Armory. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with business meeting at 7.Museum updateMuseum of Wildlife, Science & Industry will break ground for a new building to house items in Day County Courthouse Museum.
Webster Area School kindergarten teacher Karla Karst is the 2024-25 recipient of the Dorothy Garrick Teaching Award. Criteria for the award is a teacher who has distinguished him or herself as an excellent teacher and innovator in the field of education for Webster Area School District. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area School kindergarten teacher Karla Karst is the 2024-25 recipient of the Dorothy Garrick Teaching Award. Criteria for the award is a teacher who has distinguished him or herself as an excellent teacher and innovator in the field of education for Webster Area School District. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Garrick award

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Friday, May 23, 2025
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