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Freedom Church, Webster has become sovereign from their parent church Freedom Worship Center, Aberdeen with the resigning of Lead Pastor Drew Becker who was named Superintendent Pastor for the South Dakota Assemblies of God in May. The Webster church has now gone under leadership of Lead Pastor Clark Audiss along with three board members. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Freedom Church, Webster has become sovereign from their parent church Freedom Worship Center, Aberdeen with the resigning of Lead Pastor Drew Becker who was named Superintendent Pastor for the South Dakota Assemblies of God in May. The Webster church has now gone under leadership of Lead Pastor Clark Audiss along with three board members. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Freedom Worship becomes sovereign from parent church

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Freedom Church in Webster has become independent from the Freedom Worship Center in Aberdeen which originally planted them in Webster in September 2012.
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Wallace to host hometown celebration for local artist

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Wallace will be hosting a hometown celebration August 9 for 2024 Federal Duck Stamp art contest winner Adam Grimm with main festivities running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This was Grimm’s third time winning the contest.A guided bus tour will start at 8 a.m.
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Open House
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Camp celebrationSummer camp celebration is Aug. 10, with 11 a.m. worship at NeSoDak Bible Camp.Open house in honor of retiring Webster Public Library librarian Teri Ewalt is July 30, 3-5 p.m. in the Webster City Hall council room.Steak supper4-H steak supper is Aug. 9, 5-8 p.m.
93rd birthday

93rd birthday

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People

News Staff
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Former Webster resident Joy Hagen will celebrate her 93rd birthday the first week of August. Greetings may be sent to Edgewood Prairie Crossings, 1810 S. Dorothy Ave. #202, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. She welcomes visits from friends.
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Police Report

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Contacted residents with grass in roadwaysJuly 17Contacted multiple residences about grass in the street.Arrested individual for warrants.July 18Report of male in business that was unwanted at 600 blk. Main St.Six traffic stops.July 19Report of individuals parking on private property.
Corn hole players Paul Mogen of Casper, WY and Jocelyn Halma of Slayton, MN watch Mogen’s shot fall on the board during Waubay Fun Fest July 19. After a hard fought game Halma, who said she used to live in Waubay, emerged victorious. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Corn hole players Paul Mogen of Casper, WY and Jocelyn Halma of Slayton, MN watch Mogen’s shot fall on the board during Waubay Fun Fest July 19. After a hard fought game Halma, who said she used to live in Waubay, emerged victorious. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Getting on the board

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Barrett Cimburek of Mitchell picks up candy during the parade at Waubay Fun Fest July 19. The annual celebration draws hundreds of people every year to its festivities. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Barrett Cimburek of Mitchell picks up candy during the parade at Waubay Fun Fest July 19. The annual celebration draws hundreds of people every year to its festivities. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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A sweet find

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Parade participants, Vicki and Mark Kampa of Webster ride in their dune buggy July 19 at Waubay Fun Fest. The parade featured hippie and 1970s themed decorations for the festival’s feelin’ the vibe theme. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Parade participants, Vicki and Mark Kampa of Webster ride in their dune buggy July 19 at Waubay Fun Fest. The parade featured hippie and 1970s themed decorations for the festival’s feelin’ the vibe theme. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Groovy ride

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Alex Jorgenson of Waubay Fire Department helps hold the hose for his team during the fire department water fight at Waubay Fun Fest July 19. Waubay was victorious in each of their matches and won the competition. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Alex Jorgenson of Waubay Fire Department helps hold the hose for his team during the fire department water fight at Waubay Fun Fest July 19. Waubay was victorious in each of their matches and won the competition. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Fire and water

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Fun Fest car show

Fun Fest car show

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Fun Fest car show

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Car show winners at Waubay Fun Fest were from left, Original: Ashton Barnabe 1931 Ford Model A, Ford: Jeff Lubbers 1970 Ford Mustang; GM: Marty Lukonen 1970 Chevy Corvette; Pickup: Matt Halbkat 1970 Dodge D100; Chrysler: Dennis Bremmon 1971 Plymouth Cuda; Street Rod: Kevin and Barb Gribble 1934...
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