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David Ninke is celebrating 50 years of service as a funeral director in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

David Ninke is celebrating 50 years of service as a funeral director in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

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Ninke receives honor for 50 years of service as funeral director

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Funeral director Dave Ninke was awarded 50 years of service for being a funeral director May 16. Ninke was the previous owner of Fiksdal Funeral Service and now works part time there.
Amy Carlson, a Bristol native, stands beside the Reflection Garden at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England where she now resides. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

Amy Carlson, a Bristol native, stands beside the Reflection Garden at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England where she now resides. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

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From Bristol to London, Carlson has seen it all

Timothy Gibson
Saturday, May 23, 2026
It might seem unlikely that a girl from a Day County prairie town of just a few hundred people would one day build a life in one of the world’s largest cities.
Webster Area High School held their graduation May 17 at Webster Armory. The stands and floor were packed with supporting friends and family. Angela Ayres hugs her graduate, Lukas Johnson, after he gives her a graduation flower. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Webster Area High School held their graduation May 17 at Webster Armory. The stands and floor were packed with supporting friends and family. Angela Ayres hugs her graduate, Lukas Johnson, after he gives her a graduation flower. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Emotional milestone

News Staff
Saturday, May 23, 2026
From left, Gunnar Lesnar and Decker Huggett joke and laugh as they walk out of Webster Area School on the final day of school May 18. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

From left, Gunnar Lesnar and Decker Huggett joke and laugh as they walk out of Webster Area School on the final day of school May 18. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Making summer plans

News Staff
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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CORRECTIONS

News Staff
Saturday, May 16, 2026
In last week’s Primary Election questionnaire for Day County Commissioners, Jerry Mork’s information section did not mention his education.
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Motorist check

News Staff
Saturday, May 16, 2026
RePoRt May 7Called to check the welfare of individual at 100 blk. W. 7th Ave.May 8-9 No calls.May 10Assisted ambulance with medical call south of town.Five traffic stops.May 11Fire alarm activated at nursing home; fire drill.May 12Assisted individual who fell at business at 1000 blk.
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PEOPLE

News Staff
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Family reunionPies/Donat/ Deutschmann/Althoff/ Gramberg/Meyer family reunion and potluck is June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Waubay Community Center, Waubay.
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OLE & LENA

News Staff
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Ole came in the house one morning after clearing snow from the driveway. He was huffing and puffing. Lena asked why he was so out of breath.“I yust blowed all da snow from da driveway,” he explained.“Vell I tot a snow blower vas to make da yob easier?”
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