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Federal education cuts leave states, teachers in limbo

Robbie Sequeira
Friday, April 18, 2025
Early this month, the U.S. Department of Education issued an ultimatum to K-12 public schools and state education agencies: Certify that you are not engaging in discrimination under the banner of diversity, equity and inclusion, or risk losing federal funding including billions in support for...
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Highway 25 closure scheduled near Bradley

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Friday, April 18, 2025
BRADLEY – April 21 crews will begin grading on SD Hwy. 25 near Bradley from the junction of SD Hwy. 20 to the south for six miles. The work will result in this portion of Hwy. 25 being closed to all through traffic.The closure is anticipated to be in place until Nov. 11.
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Crop condition report for South Dakota

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, April 18, 2025
Condition reports show it is dryer than it is wet across the upper Midwest, specifically in South Dakota.According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Northern Plains Region crop progress and condition report, for the week ending April 13, topsoil moisture supplies were rated 28...
Best record book awards, sponsored by Dacotah Bank, were presented at the Webster/ Waubay FFA banquet by bank president Kelly Hanson, right. Award recipients for each grade, from left, are senior Blaise McGregor, junior Tevin Howder, sophomore Lola Wells and freshman Macee McGregor. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Best record book awards, sponsored by Dacotah Bank, were presented at the Webster/ Waubay FFA banquet by bank president Kelly Hanson, right. Award recipients for each grade, from left, are senior Blaise McGregor, junior Tevin Howder, sophomore Lola Wells and freshman Macee McGregor. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Best record keepers

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Friday, April 18, 2025
Chapter Degrees were presented at the Webster/Waubay 2025 FFA banquet. Recipients are from left, seated, Mackenzie Atherton, Jersey Johnson, Chloe Mammenga; middle, Kelsey Fischer, Lola Wells, Bryn Sippel, Jocelyn Rumpca, Kayce Berger; back, Tigh Gaikowski, Gage Wik, Devin Snaza and Caleb Gaikowski. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Chapter Degrees were presented at the Webster/Waubay 2025 FFA banquet. Recipients are from left, seated, Mackenzie Atherton, Jersey Johnson, Chloe Mammenga; middle, Kelsey Fischer, Lola Wells, Bryn Sippel, Jocelyn Rumpca, Kayce Berger; back, Tigh Gaikowski, Gage Wik, Devin Snaza and Caleb Gaikowski. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Chapter Degree recipients

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Friday, April 18, 2025
Members of Webster Area High School student council and those responsible for this year’s prom are, from left, Addy Matthews, Blaize Larson (Sr. Class President), Kelsey Braun, Gage Miotke (Jr. Class President), Erin Sannes, Ian Lesnar (Sr. Class V. President), Matte Bauman, Jack Shoemaker (Jr. Class V. President), Harley Johnson (Student Council V. President), Caden McInerney, Shaylee Duffy and Trace Shoemaker (Student Council President). Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Members of Webster Area High School student council and those responsible for this year’s prom are, from left, Addy Matthews, Blaize Larson (Sr. Class President), Kelsey Braun, Gage Miotke (Jr. Class President), Erin Sannes, Ian Lesnar (Sr. Class V. President), Matte Bauman, Jack Shoemaker (Jr. Class V. President), Harley Johnson (Student Council V. President), Caden McInerney, Shaylee Duffy and Trace Shoemaker (Student Council President). Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Class leadership

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Friday, April 18, 2025
Several pieces of art were revealed during Needs Anonymous’ grand re-opening event April 12 at Webster. Here, Needs Anonymous director Kari Nelson explains about the large photo prints on the wall while photographer and artist Duane Huwe stands by. The pictures portray locations around Day County. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Several pieces of art were revealed during Needs Anonymous’ grand re-opening event April 12 at Webster. Here, Needs Anonymous director Kari Nelson explains about the large photo prints on the wall while photographer and artist Duane Huwe stands by. The pictures portray locations around Day County. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Art reveal

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Friday, April 18, 2025
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Contractor gives explanation for higher county grade raise project cost

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, April 18, 2025
When a contractor for the county came before commissioners April 15, it was to discuss what he called a significant price increase in the project at hand, requesting taxpayer funding to make up the difference and not be made to eat the cost himself.Joel Shoemaker and Faith Ewing of Webster Scale,...
Melanie Gaikowski, Charlene Schlotte, Carol Richardt, Howard Hvidsten, Elaine Bistodeau, Needs Anonymous Director Kari Nelson, Mary Lindquist, Cathy Witzke and Anita Reiprich were among the volunteers on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony April 12 during the Needs Anonymous grand re-opening event. See more, page 15. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Melanie Gaikowski, Charlene Schlotte, Carol Richardt, Howard Hvidsten, Elaine Bistodeau, Needs Anonymous Director Kari Nelson, Mary Lindquist, Cathy Witzke and Anita Reiprich were among the volunteers on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony April 12 during the Needs Anonymous grand re-opening event. See more, page 15. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Grand re-opening

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Friday, April 18, 2025
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