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The purse’s infinite space
Jerry Nelson
Astronomers tell us that somewhere out in the vastness of space there are curious objects known as black holes.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Holiday donations
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Holiday donations
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Nineteen twenty-six
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Toboggan hill draws crowdsHistoric15 years ago January 31, 2011Jack and Mary Margaret Jacobs were recipients of the 2010 Citizen of the Year award for their volunteerism in the community. Doug and Rhonda Johnson of Sportsman’s Cove were recipients of 2010 Outstanding Business of the Year award.
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Webster Area Chamber of Commerce recap of 2025
Connor Handrahan
Webster Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting was Jan. 17. Kayla Fischer, director since last April, gave a report from 2025 and shared new business for 2026.“I’m excited to be here tonight to highlight the past year and all the work that’s been done with your support as members,” said Fischer.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Needs Anonymous receives Business of the Year award
Needs Anonymous receives Business of the Year award
Connor Handrahan
During the annual Webster Area Chamber of Commerce meeting Jan. 17, the 2025 business of the year was awarded to Needs Anonymous. Director Kari Nelson was at the meeting to collect the award and she thanked the community for the support that made this award possible.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Jim Brakefield, pictured Jan. 20 in the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry in Webster, was selected as Webster Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Citizen of the Year. Currently, he serves as an Honor Guard Officer, Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry board president, Sun Dial Manor board member and a member of the Cruisin’ Classics Car Club. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee
Brakefield is Chamber’s Citizen of the Year
Leyton Beardslee
During Webster Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting Jan. 17 long-time Webster resident, Jim Brakefield was selected as 2025 citizen of the year for his numerous volunteer and community service roles in the community.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Newly implemented into Webster Area School District, Day County NextGen EMS Cadet program headed by cadet advisor Gavin Sannes aims to increase involvement among high school students in the rural EMS field. Webster Area students and Next-Gen EMS Cadets pictured Jan. 21 outside Day County Ambulance Service’s station in Webster are, from left, Bryce Snell, Kenley Grewe, Madison Block, Jersey Johnson, Karli Sannes, Sarah Zubke, Jeron McCreary and Gage Wik. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee
Nine Webster Area students join EMS cadet program
Leyton Beardslee
With many rural ambulance services around the state in need of younger employees, Day County NextGen EMS cadet advisor Gavin Sannes decided to organize a cadet program for junior and senior students in the Webster Area School District to help increase involvement among high school students in the...
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Petition deadlines are coming up
Connor Handrahan
With the start of the new year, new elections and another round of petition deadlines have been declared by local government boards. Each board is required by state law to advertise notices and list the dates for petition filings.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Webster Area’s superintendent set to receive administrator of the year award
Leyton Beardslee
Webster Area superintendent Jim Block has been selected as the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s (SDHSAA) Ivan Dixon Administrator of the Year award.
Friday, January 16, 2026
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SDSU Extension to host Food is Medicine webinar
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BROOKINGS – South Dakota State University Extension will host a Food is Medicine webinar Jan. 22.“Food is Medicine” is a growing movement that integrates healthful eating into health care as a tool to help prevent and manage chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Friday, January 16, 2026