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Timothy Gibson
Local residents and Day County Commissioners discussed county officials’ January pay raises and the current health of the Day County Ambulance Service at the county commissioners meeting June 16.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
A fish by any other name, or gender?
Berdette Zastrow
A fish by any other name, or gender?It’s a California sheephead. I saw it a while ago on a women’s internet fishing site.It was a photo of a most interesting, actually the goofiest fish I’d ever encountered. The photo was dynamic.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Antiques, Classics, Muscles and Tractors in Andover
News Staff
Longtime friends David Anderson, left, and Don Gooding, right, discuss maintenance plans on Gooding’s antique Ford Model A at the fifth annual James Valley Threshing Association’s Car, Truck and Tractor Show in Andover June 13.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
A Father Learns Along the Way
Jerry Nelson
Every day, rain or shine or Shinola, I take our dog, Bella, out for a walk. It’s good for both of us and as her doggy daddy, it’s my responsibility to ensure that she gets her minimum daily requirement of free-range fun.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Art center mural changed Main Street
News Staff
HistoricEvEnts15 years ago June 27, 2011High water and its impact on agriculture was the focus of a meeting Sen. John Thune held in Webster with about 30 farmers.South Dakota counties with flood disaster declarations will get some state help with mosquito control.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Webster School Board holds special meeting
Connor Handrahan
Webster School Board met June 15 for a special meeting to discuss the architect’s proposal they mentioned at the June 5 meeting.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Beyond the arrests: Day County confronts substance abuse, recovery resources offer hope
Timothy Gibson
stories@reporterandfarmer.comEvery Friday evening at Freedom Church in Webster, a small group gathers to talk about something many people in rural communities struggle to discuss openly: addiction, mental health and the challenges of everyday life.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
At the grand opening of the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry June 13, Jim Brakefield announced the new library named after Monte and Fran Rougemont. From left, Brakefield can be seen surprising Rougemonts with the announcement of the new expansion. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Rougemonts receive surprise of having section of museum’s new library named after them
Connor Handrahan
At the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry (MWSI) grand opening June 13, Day County residents, Monte and Fran Rougemont were given a surprise relating to the new expansion at the museum.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Day County has seen a drastic increase in water level within the past 30 years and the issues are starting to get addressed. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a meeting at the Day County Courthouse June 30 at 1 p.m. to discuss the issues seen and possible options they have to fix them. Here is what used to be farmland on Bitter Lake, now completely flooded by the rise of water levels. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to meet to discuss lake flooding issue
Connor Handrahan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to hold a meeting June 30 at 1 p.m. at the Day County Courthouse in Community Room 101. According to Harry Knapp, the meeting will discuss options regarding the flooding issue on Bitter Lake.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Officials optimistic about ambulance service, budget to be provided to public
Timothy Gibson
County officials were upbeat about the condition of the ambulance service at the Day County Commissioners meeting June 16.Local citizen Glenn Gebur asked commissioners if all three ambulance vehicles are in good working condition.
Saturday, June 20, 2026