Opinion

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.

A brief experience from my time in Ukraine that made me more thankful

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A brief experience from my time in Ukraine that made me more thankful

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, October 17, 2025

Last week I was asked to recount some of my experiences from my three week trip to Ukraine last year.

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.

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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.

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Visiting home after months away

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, October 11, 2025

For the first time since moving to South Dakota nearly six months ago I will be traveling home to Florida for a weekend.Beyond the excitement of seeing my family and friends again including a recently born niece is the relief of not having to cook for myself for a couple days and sleep in my old...

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.

What we can learn from those who came before

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What we can learn from those who came before

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, October 3, 2025

Recently, with the passing of a family friend at the age of 92, I have been thinking about what we can learn from those who have come before us.Though I didn’t have much in common with her, this lady had been a figure in my life since I was four and was like a grandmother.

A reluctant goodbye to summer and the long fade to flannel

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A reluctant goodbye to summer and the long fade to flannel

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, September 26, 2025

There’s a subtle shift that is beginning to happen in Day County, one that comes every year so should not come as a surprise but one that still catches this newspaper woman off guard every September.

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