Playing with fire on the Fourth
Playing with fire on the Fourth
Timothy Gibson
Like many, I’ve always enjoyed setting things on fire (responsibly, of course).
Friday, July 3, 2026
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Lena went to the doctor for a checkup and there seemed to be a slight heart problem.
Friday, July 3, 2026
The way the world begins
The way the world begins
Connor Handrahan
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.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The World Cup of flopping
The World Cup of flopping
Timothy Gibson
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.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Remembering the freedoms we sometimes forget through telling the stories freedom makes possible
Remembering the freedoms we sometimes forget through telling the stories freedom makes possible
Amanda Dulitz
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.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The most important lessons don’t come with a diploma
The most important lessons don’t come with a diploma
Timothy Gibson
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.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Evolving in life with video games
Evolving in life with video games
Connor Handrahan
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.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Somewhere between here and the mailbox
Somewhere between here and the mailbox
Amanda Dulitz
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.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
One date worth remembering
One date worth remembering
Amanda Dulitz
Summer festival season is in full swing, as evidenced by the numerous schedules for various events published elsewhere in this issue.Looking ahead, residents of Day County and the surrounding area have no shortage of fun activities already on the calendar, with even more still in the planning...
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Losing the Webster of memory
Rocky Bartos
This is not the column I planned to write.Halbkat’s Drug Store was a fixture on Main Street in the 1970s. Like Cornwell’s, it was not only a drugstore but also somewhat of a variety store.
Saturday, June 13, 2026