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Saturday, August 9, 2025

BenefitDaron Steiner Benefit will be held Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Lake City Municipal.Wine on NineWine on Nine will be held Aug. 16, 2 p.m. at Webster Golf Club sponsored by Caddie Club of Webster.

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Ole decided to divorce Lena. His friend Lars expressed surprise.“Vhy are you divorcing Lena after all she’s been through vid you?” Lars asked. “Vhy, you vent through da drouth vhen da grasshoppers got all of da crops dat didn’t burn up.

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New fire department equipment could mean lower home insurance rates

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, August 9, 2025

At their Aug. 4 regular meeting Webster City Council met to discuss, among other things, needed updates to fire department equipment.

Participating in the 4-H dog show Aug. 5, counter clockwise from back left, were Raelee Ellingson, Makayla Meland, Abel Bloom, Logan Wik, Anna Bloom, Logan Zakrzewski, Kenlee Hommel, Carlee Wik and Gage Wik. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

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Dog show ribbon winners

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Day County dog show was Aug. 5 at Day County Fairgrounds. Results are as follows.Makayla Meland – senior grand champion showmanship, rally advanced purple, obedience novice purple, agility purple.

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Local Izaak Walton chapter reorganizes

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

15 years ago August 16, 2010Game, Fish and Parks Department hosted a Youth Waterfowl Camp at Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery. Thirty-eight youth aged 9-16 took part in the hands-on camp that replicated actual hunting conditions.

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Only 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending August 4

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, August 9, 2025

United States Department of Agriculture and National Agriculture Statistics Service reported 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork in South Dakota for the week ending Aug. 4.Topsoil moisture conditions were rated three percent very short, 14 percent short, 73 percent adequate and 10 percent surplus.

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Sign up for prairie dog control programs

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Pierre – South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) and Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) want to remind South Dakota landowners to register for assistance with prairie dog encroachment. The deadline for enrollment is Aug. 15.

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Vehicle not stolen, family just had miscommunication

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

July 31Report of stolen vehicle; miscommunication between family members.Lift assist on 1000 blk. E. 2nd St.Aug. 1Fire alarm; school testing system, everything was fine.Arrested driver for DUI at Main St.Aug. 2Report of family dispute at Main St.Assisted Sheriff’s Office with two traffic stops.Aug.

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Commissioners speculate remaining lifespan, replacement cost of courthouse boiler system

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, August 9, 2025

When the county’s courthouse boiler system gives out is still a big question but commissioners managed to get a few others answered regarding the potential future replacement plan.An estimated $1.25-$1.

4-H siblings Holly and Hayes Zubke, eight and 11 years old respectively, work together to launch a rocket during the kickoff night at the Day County Fair Aug. 6. In the background is Connpr Fischer, who helped the youth wire up their rockets before they could be shot into the sky. The Zubke siblings are the children of Brandon and Jessica Zubke, Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Day County Fair starts off with a blast

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

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