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Town of Butler holds regular meeting

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Friday, July 17, 2026

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TOWN OF BUTLER REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 2026President James Marko brought the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present were James Marko and Duane Huwe.A motion to read and approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Huwe and seconded by Marko. Motion carried.

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Friday, July 17, 2026

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Webster holds annual budget hearing meeting for 2026-27 school year

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Friday, July 17, 2026

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WEBSTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 18-5 ANNUAL MEETING/ BUDGET HEARING July 13, 2026Members Present: Joel Shoemaker, Tom Sannes, Aaron Gaikowski, Nick Fosheim Mark Hanson. Others Present: Supt. Jim Block, Bus. Mgr. Becky Hubsch, Prin. Vanessa Bloom and members of the media.

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Enemy Swim Sanitation District meeting held

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Friday, July 17, 2026

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ENEMY SWIM SANITATION DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2026Call to order by Paul Moxness, time 4:09 p.m. Present: Verlin Hoffer, Paul Moxness, Kim Heimerl and Carole Thomas, guests Howard and Joni Schmidt.Financial report: Kim Heimerl gave the financial report since September...

Treats and tea were part of the July 11 pollinator tea party at Day County Arts Center where more than a dozen people took part. The event featured master gardeners, angel food cake and, of course, tea. Pictured in the food lineup are Teresa Mikklesen, Nancy Bain and Mary Lindquist. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Sweet time at pollinator tea event

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Friday, July 17, 2026

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Webster Area school board attend the first meeting for the 2026-27 school year

Connor Handrahan

Friday, July 17, 2026

Webster Area School Board met for their monthly meeting July 13 and adjourned the 202526 board of education, making this the first meeting for the 2026-27 school year.

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State audit highlights excess county funds and spending transparency

Timothy Gibson

Friday, July 17, 2026

State Auditor Kasey Ingraham presented findings from the 202324 fiscal audit at the Day County Commission meeting July 14, revealing the county held an unassigned fund balance that exceeded the legal limit by $606,000.Under state code, this balance must remain below 40 percent of the following...

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Friday, July 17, 2026

U p Night outDay County Ambulance Service is hosting National Night Out community education event at Webster Fire Hall Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m.Listening meetingPaul Dulitz listening meeting is July 23, 7 p.m. at the southwest corner of Claybird parking lot, north of U.S. Hwy. 12 and 435th Ave.ESSD...

Webster area Master Gardeners Bev Schlotte and Ruby Huggett gave a presentation July 11 at Day County Arts Center for the pollinator tea event. The pair combined humor and knowledge for garden enthusiasts, focusing on educating attendees about the importance of pollinators in the world. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Pollinator tea, presentation

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Friday, July 17, 2026

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County commission evaluates future of 911 dispatch services

Timothy Gibson

Friday, July 17, 2026

The Day County Commission is currently weighing two proposals for the future of the county’s emergency dispatch services as its current contract nears expiration.

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