Opinion

Giving builds a community

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Giving builds a community

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, July 3, 2026

There are moments in a community’s story that remind us how the places we cherish didn’t simply happen. They were built – piece by piece, project by project... and often gift by gift.Some contributions arrive with a ribbon cutting or a headline.

Why communties’ voices are important

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Why communties’ voices are important

Connor Handrahan

Friday, July 3, 2026

I’m still pretty new to Day County and haven’t gotten to experience everything it has to offer, but one thing I really enjoy is the lakes.

Playing with fire on the Fourth

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Playing with fire on the Fourth

Timothy Gibson

Friday, July 3, 2026

Like many, I’ve always enjoyed setting things on fire (responsibly, of course). But it’s even better when those things shoot into the sky, explode with a colorful shimmer and make a loud BANG.As a child, I would occasionally play with fire when my parents weren’t looking.

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OLE & LENA

News Staff

Friday, July 3, 2026

Lena went to the doctor for a checkup and there seemed to be a slight heart problem. She was prescribed some pills and told to come back in two weeks.“And don’t climb any stairs,” advised the doctor.“Ve have a two-story house,” protested Lena.

The way the world begins

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The way the world begins

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Independence Day is a holiday I tend to forget about. For no reason at all, it just always slips my mind either until someone reminds me or I hear about an event going on. It’s a little sad because it’s such a fun holiday and is arguably the most important celebration for our country.

The World Cup of flopping

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The World Cup of flopping

Timothy Gibson

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Like millions of people across the globe, I’ve been enjoying the World Cup. But it seems like a strong South Dakota wind could tip over every player on the pitch.I’m not a huge soccer fan, but I enjoy watching these athletes represent their countries in the biggest tournament on a worldwide stage.

Remembering the freedoms we sometimes forget through telling the stories freedom makes possible

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Remembering the freedoms we sometimes forget through telling the stories freedom makes possible

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, June 27, 2026

When I was a kid, the significance of the July 4 holiday was lost on me. I just knew it meant we got to blow stuff up.Of course, I knew the reason for the holiday. I’d been taught about 1776, the Declaration of Independence and the Founding Fathers.

The most important lessons don’t come with a diploma

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The most important lessons don’t come with a diploma

Timothy Gibson

Saturday, June 20, 2026

There are many paths to a good education. College, high school, a library card, Youtube University or wisdom passed down from mom and dad. Formal credentials are valuable but they are not the only measure of an educated individual.

Evolving in life with video games

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Evolving in life with video games

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Being involved in activities and work took up a decent amount of my time when I was in school and besides moving to a new state, those things still take up a majority of my life.

Somewhere between here and the mailbox

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Somewhere between here and the mailbox

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, June 20, 2026

If your paper has been arriving in the mail late, you’re not alone in wondering where it is.Over the past year, we’ve heard from an increasing number of subscribers who are frustrated by delayed delivery of their newspaper.

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