Passion, support for journalism on display at state convention

I have read so many stories and opinion pieces about the decline of newspapers and community journalism that sometimes I worry if even I am losing faith in my profession.And then I met up with a bunch of South Dakota journalists for a few days last week.And my faith was renewed plenty.

Rain and grain in the ground raises spirits

EvEnts15 years ago May 3, 2010TLC Physical Therapy Inc. has just completed a 1,600 square foot expansion at Mike’s Mini Mall.

Fishing for something to do in the area

All this nice weather we’ve been experiencing in Day County the last few weeks really has me thinking about getting out and enjoying everything our area has to offer.

From Disneyland to farm land

Last week I packed everything I owned into a box truck and began the nearly 1,800 mile road trip from my home in Central Florida to the plains of Eastern South Dakota.This is my new home.

Statement in response to news coverage

Dear Editor:Regarding the erroneous article in last week’s paper Webster Scale Inc. would like to set the record straight. WSI never requested any additional funds, let alone the $91,000 as reported in the article.

Day County witnesses an increase of insanity cases

15 years ago April 26, 2010Day County Commissioners learned state and federal assessment teams have been reviewing flood damaged county and township roads and so far the prognosis for assistance is good.On April 7, another generating project for Basin Electric was placed into operation when the 66...

Even when church is hard

Easter.

Cleaning up the messes one pile at a time

comDespite snow storms in recent weeks, spring is certainly in the air - especially with the community looking forward to getting back to some of the more traditional methods of the citywide cleanup.There was some conversation at the Webster City Council meeting this past week regarding how to go...

Webster native contributes to space mission preparation

■Historic Events 15 years ago April 19,2010 Day County Commission approved a building permit for South Dakota Wheat Growers’ new Andover elevator so construction can begin on this 3.3 million bu. grain storage/handling facility with a shuttle loop track capable of handling 120 car unit...

It must be the weather

comSo, if April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, what do April snow storms bring?Wasn’t it just last week Day County Emergency Management put out a fire warning because things were looking so dry? Talk about a change of scenery.