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Caleb Gaikowski and Gage Wik pet Phoebie the skunk, held by handler Alaina Larson, from the Bramble Park Zoo. The zoo had an assortment of animals at the Day County Farm & Home Show in Webster Jan. 25 for members of the public to view and pet. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Caleb Gaikowski and Gage Wik pet Phoebie the skunk, held by handler Alaina Larson, from the Bramble Park Zoo. The zoo had an assortment of animals at the Day County Farm & Home Show in Webster Jan. 25 for members of the public to view and pet. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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January

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Friday, January 16, 2026
January 6Webster City Council held a special meeting Dec. 30 where primary discussions and estimates were provided by Lesleann Palmer on behalf of Northeast Council of Governments for an Industrial Park wastewater project.The fish cleaning station in Webster has officially opened with a ceremonial...
Webster Area Schools played host to the Dakota Players March 14. They put on a musical production – which student-actors had only a week to practice – depicting a spin on the classic “Emperor’s New Clothes” story. Pictured from left are Dakota Player director Grant Meyers, Webster Area students Ashley Rumpca (behind), Hannah Crawford, Dawn Heer, Kalli Holman and Lyric Cyrus. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Webster Area Schools played host to the Dakota Players March 14. They put on a musical production – which student-actors had only a week to practice – depicting a spin on the classic “Emperor’s New Clothes” story. Pictured from left are Dakota Player director Grant Meyers, Webster Area students Ashley Rumpca (behind), Hannah Crawford, Dawn Heer, Kalli Holman and Lyric Cyrus. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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March

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Friday, January 16, 2026
report was filed Jan. 23 after Day County Sheriff’s office was made aware of the incident.
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Friday, January 16, 2026
a quarterly basis as opposed to a monthly basis. This was subsequently approved by commissioners.New microphones and speaker systems were installed for the online format of Day County Commissioner meetings.
Fisher Kimble, age one, rides down a slide during Pumpkin Fest in Webster Oct. 4. He is the son of Huxley and Kali Kimbol from Watertown. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Fisher Kimble, age one, rides down a slide during Pumpkin Fest in Webster Oct. 4. He is the son of Huxley and Kali Kimbol from Watertown. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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July

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Friday, January 16, 2026
He added with the current landfill and “if everything realistically goes normal” there is 10 years of lifetime left of the dump.
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August

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Friday, January 16, 2026
in Webster before taking on the CEO role.At the regular Andover Town Board meeting July 7, the board officially accepted the resignation of board member Grant Meyers following a motion by members Shane Schmieg and Sandy Sobolik.
Terry Hagen rolls out lefse dough Nov. 21 during lefse fundraiser at Tabor Church, Webster. The dough must be thin enough so it can evenly cook on both sides, but sturdy enough to not fall apart. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Terry Hagen rolls out lefse dough Nov. 21 during lefse fundraiser at Tabor Church, Webster. The dough must be thin enough so it can evenly cook on both sides, but sturdy enough to not fall apart. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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October

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Friday, January 16, 2026
not made and the decision was tabled to the September meeting.Last fall, following an agreement with Waubay City Council, South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) aquatic habitat and access biologist Rhet Russell began working with the late Waubay Mayor Kevin Jens to place a public fishing pier in...
December

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Friday, January 16, 2026
At the Nov. 11 Waubay School Board meeting Mayor Brienne Soldier asked about new construction happening at the school.
Webster Fire Department including fireman Allen Jaspers responded as mutual aid with Bristol Fire Department to a barn fire at 14308 423rd Ave. a few miles south of Bristol Jan. 15. Additional details will be available in next week’s issue. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster Fire Department including fireman Allen Jaspers responded as mutual aid with Bristol Fire Department to a barn fire at 14308 423rd Ave. a few miles south of Bristol Jan. 15. Additional details will be available in next week’s issue. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Longtime Webster Area School business manager announces retirement at end of this school year

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 16, 2026
Wrestling coach also submits resignationWebster Area School Board met Jan. 12 in regular session and accepted the resignation of school business manager Lori O’Farrell who has been with the school for nearly 21 years since May 2005 and will be retiring at the end of the school year on June 30.“The...
A pubic meeting will be held Jan. 23 at the Day County Courthouse where the updating of the county ordinances will be discussed. This is the second in a two-part meeting series to gather public input into the proposed changes before Day County Commissioners would take a vote to implement them. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

A pubic meeting will be held Jan. 23 at the Day County Courthouse where the updating of the county ordinances will be discussed. This is the second in a two-part meeting series to gather public input into the proposed changes before Day County Commissioners would take a vote to implement them. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Elected officials seek public input at upcoming meeting about county ordinance amendments

Connor Handrahan
Friday, January 16, 2026
Since 2019, discussions in Day County have been ongoing about updating the county’s rules and laws, known as ordinances.
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