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Friday, September 26, 2025
Fundraiser to benefit David and Jennifer Lewandowski with transportation costs and medical bills is Oct. 18, 2-6 p.m. at Waubay Senior Center. Call Michele Riedl, (480)734-8656 or May Gibson,(605) 233-0508 for more information.
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OLE & LENA

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Friday, September 26, 2025
lenaOle and Lena were planning a trip to Wisconsin so they wrote a letter to a motel they had heard about asking if it would be alright to bring their dog to stay in the motel. The motel manager answered them as follows: Dear Friends: You ask if it is alright to bring your dog to stay at our motel.
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Reduced price school meals help qualifying families in South Dakota

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, September 26, 2025
As part of a national program through South Dakota Department of Education (SDDOE) some families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals in school.Webster Area School Superintendent Dr. Jim Block said the program provides financial assistance for healthy meals to families who qualify.
Webster Area Elementary School announced September students of the month by grade are, from left, front, Waylon Nolte first, Matthew Sichmeller fifth, Ryder Lee kindergarten, Levi Dale second, Lydia Johnson fourth and Ava Schulz third. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area Elementary School announced September students of the month by grade are, from left, front, Waylon Nolte first, Matthew Sichmeller fifth, Ryder Lee kindergarten, Levi Dale second, Lydia Johnson fourth and Ava Schulz third. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Elementary students recognized

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Friday, September 26, 2025
Cody Kafka sits at his work desk in Mitchell with his new land purchase displayed on his computer screen Sept. 4. Reporter & Farmer | Joshua Haiar for South Dakota Searchlight

Cody Kafka sits at his work desk in Mitchell with his new land purchase displayed on his computer screen Sept. 4. Reporter & Farmer | Joshua Haiar for South Dakota Searchlight

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South Dakota program offers aspiring farmers a rare path into agriculture

Joshua Haiar
Friday, September 26, 2025
MITCHELL – Cody Kafka had dreamed of farming his own land since he began working on a farm in his teens, but that seemed unlikely without land to inherit.
Twin Valley Tire & Community Oil Inc. employees are, from front left, Brianna Smith, co-owner Danny Kjos, store manager Dennis Bremmon, employees AJ Meland, Levi Anderson, Jake Johnson and Anthony Fuentes. Back row, from left, are Curtis Reiprich, Cullan Dargatz, Chad Wasilk, Noah Duenwald, Tim Bent and Jamie Miotke. Not pictured is Abby Carlson.

Twin Valley Tire & Community Oil Inc. employees are, from front left, Brianna Smith, co-owner Danny Kjos, store manager Dennis Bremmon, employees AJ Meland, Levi Anderson, Jake Johnson and Anthony Fuentes. Back row, from left, are Curtis Reiprich, Cullan Dargatz, Chad Wasilk, Noah Duenwald, Tim Bent and Jamie Miotke. Not pictured is Abby Carlson.

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Twin Valley Tire & Community Oil Company has a reputation built on honesty and integrity

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Friday, September 26, 2025
Ensuring customer satisfaction while doing the job right and at a fair price are the top priorities that define Twin Valley Tire & Community Oil Company of Webster.“We want to provide quality service and products at a great price,” store manager Dennis Bremmon said.From hydraulic hoses to tires and...
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COURT RECORDS

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Friday, September 26, 2025
South Dakota Unified judicial system cases disposed Aug. 1-31.
Rick Buhler, left, received the Modern Woodmen hometown hero award for his near 11 years of volunteering at the Webster NESD Head Start Center. The award was presented last week by Bernie Kurkowski, right. Buhler began volunteering at the child care non-profit in early 2015 after retiring. See full story on page 1. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Rick Buhler, left, received the Modern Woodmen hometown hero award for his near 11 years of volunteering at the Webster NESD Head Start Center. The award was presented last week by Bernie Kurkowski, right. Buhler began volunteering at the child care non-profit in early 2015 after retiring. See full story on page 1. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Webster Head Start volunteer wins hometown hero award for 11 years of volunteering

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, September 26, 2025
NESD Head Start volunteer Rick Buhler was presented the annual hometown hero award by Modern Woodmen chapter of Webster for his nearly 11 years of service to the childcare nonprofit.Buhler began volunteering in early 2015 after retiring a few years early.
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