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First impressions count, a new writer’s introduction and thoughts on area

First impressions count, a new writer’s introduction and thoughts on area

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First impressions count, a new writer’s introduction and thoughts on area

Connor Handrahan
Friday, October 24, 2025
I’d like to start off by saying a huge howdy to all the readers. My name is Connor Handrahan and hopefully you’ll be seeing a lot more of me in this paper. Until last week I lived in Burnsville, MN for most of my life and this is my first time living out of my home state.
The power of resilience, the need for rest

The power of resilience, the need for rest

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The power of resilience, the need for rest

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, October 24, 2025
These past couple months I have enjoyed attending a few of the cross country meets hosted in Webster. Besides my love of running itself I have been amazed at the resilience of some of these competitors.
Is this a ‘Field of Dreams’ moment for our community?

Is this a ‘Field of Dreams’ moment for our community?

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Is this a ‘Field of Dreams’ moment for our community?

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, October 24, 2025
I’m going to ride the fence and not pick a side.Our community has a big decision coming up Nov. 4, a $12.5 million decision. This is one of those decisions that has the potential to impact the future direction of our community.
Move to name Water Mitigation Team Leader is step in the right direction

Move to name Water Mitigation Team Leader is step in the right direction

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Move to name Water Mitigation Team Leader is step in the right direction

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, October 17, 2025
Day County leaders took a step in the right direction earlier this month when they named a point person to addressing the county’s flood issues. They further made a good decision when they appointed Day County native Bob Whitmyre.
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Polka Dot patrons investigate UFO sighting

Rocky Bartos
Saturday, October 11, 2025
A crisp fall night at the Polka Dot tavern cemented a lifelong belief: There is no such thing as space aliens.The Polka Dot may be the most storied building that has ever existed in Webster.
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Al wrote my obituary

Amanda Dulitz
Saturday, October 11, 2025
No doubt, artificial intelligence is taking huge strides every day and is beginning to embody the second word of its name more readily than the first. It begs the question of where the line should be drawn with its use.
I lift my eyes up

I lift my eyes up

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I lift my eyes up

Usings By Pastor Tim Martin
Friday, October 3, 2025
I lift my eyes up, up to the mountains, where does my help come from.Maybe you’ve heard those lyrics before. Maybe you even caught yourself singing those words in your head instead of reading them.
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Local news happens when news stays local

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, October 3, 2025
But by the embrace of our community, we work towards a better future, together. This is National Newspaper Week, Oct. 5-11, the 85th to be celebrated since it’s inception in 1940. Annually this week is used to celebrate and reflect on what newspapers do for our world.
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