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Dancers from The Fit Zone performed during halftime of the Webster Area Bearcats boys basketball game at the Webster Armory Feb. 10. Under the tutelage of Jen Keller, dancers pictured here are, from left, Alena Carlson, Atlee Wik, Eva Pool, Cayston Hanson, Huntley Aadland, Iyla Warner, Ava Eidahl and Ember Hesla. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Dancers from The Fit Zone performed during halftime of the Webster Area Bearcats boys basketball game at the Webster Armory Feb. 10. Under the tutelage of Jen Keller, dancers pictured here are, from left, Alena Carlson, Atlee Wik, Eva Pool, Cayston Hanson, Huntley Aadland, Iyla Warner, Ava Eidahl and Ember Hesla. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Entertain at basketball game

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Friday, February 14, 2025
Members of the Knapp & Play Learning Center committee, from left, Lexi Rithmiller and Jenna Wik received a check presented by Joel and Roger Shoemaker Feb. 11. Also pictured is Rainy Hanson with the Webster Area Development Corporation. The Shoemakers made a $50,000 donation towards the Webster childcare center on behalf of their business, Webster Scale. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Members of the Knapp & Play Learning Center committee, from left, Lexi Rithmiller and Jenna Wik received a check presented by Joel and Roger Shoemaker Feb. 11. Also pictured is Rainy Hanson with the Webster Area Development Corporation. The Shoemakers made a $50,000 donation towards the Webster childcare center on behalf of their business, Webster Scale. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Day care donations give group boost towards goal

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, February 14, 2025
After receiving two significant financial donations, one nonprofit group is ready to kick off their capital campaign to raise money for a new child care learning and development center in Webster.The Knapp & Play Learning Center committee accepted two checks last week, one for $50,000 and another...
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Discussion on old school wing action plan continues, April 1 deadline looms

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, February 14, 2025
When members of the Webster Area School Board adopted the supplemental budget during their Feb. 13 regular meeting, they pointed out and discussed the generosity of the community.The supplemental budget resolution covered a capital outlay budget increase of $56,000 and a general fund increase of...
An aerial photo of his grandfather’s farm brought back an unexpected memory for Kevin Cantine. When he looked at the image from Dave’s Aerial Color Photos of his grandfather Alex Kampa’s farm north of Grenville, he spied lines mowed in the grass where he used to practice kicking for his football team. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

An aerial photo of his grandfather’s farm brought back an unexpected memory for Kevin Cantine. When he looked at the image from Dave’s Aerial Color Photos of his grandfather Alex Kampa’s farm north of Grenville, he spied lines mowed in the grass where he used to practice kicking for his football team. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Aerial farm photos bring back memories

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, February 14, 2025
They say a picture is worth a thousand words but for Kevin Cantine, one photo is brewing up a lot more in conversations and happy memories.After being reconnected with a picture of his grandfather’s farm in Day County, Kevin Cantine of Milbank is marveling at the power of a single...
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What’s Up

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Friday, February 7, 2025
Valentines banquetValentines banquet is Feb. 14 at Freedom Church, Webster. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.
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Named Candidate
Friday, February 7, 2025
Webster Area High School senior Isaac Zacher has been named a candidate in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Scholars are selected on the basis of academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, character and involvement in community and school activities.
What the world needs is more love

What the world needs is more love

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What the world needs is more love

Brenner Cariveau
Friday, February 7, 2025
Given this week is our annual Sweetheart Special and Valentines Day is coming up I figured I should write something about love.
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OLE & LENA

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Friday, February 7, 2025
One day Sven was complaining to Ole that he couldn’t get a girlfriend, and none of the ladies ever look his way.Ole replied “well dontchyaknow you gotta do something sexy to attract her!”That night Ole looked out to the barn and saw Sven dancing seductively in front of his John Deere.Ole hollered...
Webster Area Elementary students of the month for January, by grade, from left are, front, Lane Bohnenkamp second, Cayston Hanson kindergarten, Thea Sigdestad first, Leah Waldner third; back, Harper Olson fifth and Isabella Salinas fourth. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area Elementary students of the month for January, by grade, from left are, front, Lane Bohnenkamp second, Cayston Hanson kindergarten, Thea Sigdestad first, Leah Waldner third; back, Harper Olson fifth and Isabella Salinas fourth. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Elementary students honored

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Friday, February 7, 2025
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