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Friday, October 24, 2025
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Spooky time of the year hits when healthcare scares arise
Jerry Nelson
It’s a scary time of year. That peculiar holiday called Halloween is upon us, the only occasion wherein we encourage our children to take candy from strangers – after the kiddos issue a vague threat to the homeowner.Trick-or-treating is a grand tradition that dates back centuries.
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School officials, law enforcement maintain no threat to public safety during incident
Leyton Beardslee & Amanda Dulitz
Dual statements released from the Webster Area School and Day County law enforcement agencies last week report an incident took place at the school during which no person was endangered.
Friday, October 24, 2025
(At right) Webster area resident, from left, Bruce Knowlan, Josh Anderson, Webster and Knowlan’s dog Hazy pose in front of Knowlan’s historic gothic arch barn Oct. 14. The 1951 barn saw significant upgrades from 2015-16 including new siding and roof. Knowlan, who owns the barn with his wife Annie, employed the help of Anderson for the project. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee
Historic barn restored to new by rural Webster resident
Leyton Beardslee
In 2009 Bruce and Annie Knowlan purchased their home a few miles outside of Webster and with some help restored a historic but dilapidated 1951 gothic arch barn on the property to better than new.He said he visited the Day County area for the first time in the 1970s to hunt pheasants and ducks.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Halloween decorations made by Shay Clemensen are pictured Oct. 22 in Webster. Besides making his own Halloween props he also grows pumpkins to carve and use as decoration. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee
Webster residents get in the Halloween spirit with yard decor
Leyton Beardslee
With fall in the air Webster residents are elevating the Halloween spirit with decorations and pumpkin growing to show their love of the season.
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Commissioner tap brakes on ‘no Jake brake’ discussion
Connor Handrahan
Day County Commissioners met Oct. 20 for their regular meeting and discussed a no Jake brake sign being installed. The discussion started off with Al Block, Day County Sheriff Jerred Schreur and commissioners.
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Webster Area School District bond issue vote set for Nov. 4
Leyton Beardslee
Voting on a bond issue for a sports facility addition and upgrades to the Webster Armory will take place Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the school’s business office for registered voters in the Webster Area School District.The proposed project saw a $12.
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U p Accepting nominationsWebster Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for business of the year and citizen of the year. Email wac@webstersd.com.Upcoming eventsUpcoming events at Westside Wesleyan Church, Bristol Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 include Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
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U pFlushingWebster City Water Department will begin flushing water mains Oct. 29. Flushing may cause disturbance and/or rust in the lines.A&f trick or treatStop by the Reporter & Farmer office Oct. 31, 3:305 p.m. for treats or tricks for kids and adults.
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Waubay High School sophomore Brady Berger won the Northwestern Division Class IV of American Legion Auxiliary’s Americanism Essay Contest which he entered earlier this year. The annual contest this year used the prompt “What does America the Beautiful mean to me?” as the theme for all entries. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee
Waubay student wins American Legion Auxiliary essay contest at national level
Leyton Beardslee
In the spring Brady Berger, a current 10th grade student at Waubay High School, entered American Legion Auxiliary’s Americanism Essay Contest, for a writing assignment, and recently found out he won the Northwestern Division Class IV with his essay on this year’s theme of “What does America the...
Friday, October 17, 2025