Webster Area Bearcats had their first win of the season against Florence/Henry for their homecoming game Sept. 25. Here, Hudson Lesnar catches an interception and jumps over a defender. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Adaline Larson keeps her lamb under control at the Day County Fair Sheep Show Aug. 7. Larson was selected as a 4-H State Ambassador for 2026–27. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Waubay School District will celebrate their homecoming week Sept. 28-Oct. 2 and that means another selection of candidates for homecoming king and queen. From left, Bailey Utne, Caley Boik, Addison Heinje, Evan Aker, Witten Butler and Roman Thuringer. Reporter & Farmer | Subscirber snapshot
After 50 years of serving the Day County community, Ken Roerig of Roerig Insurance is retiring with a career full of memories and a heart full of clients. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson
Saturday, September 26, 2026
When Ken Roerig moved to Webster in 1976, he only knew two people in town. He had left his position as Redfield High School band director to partner with New York Life insurance and establish Roerig Insurance company in Day County.
Advertisement
Advertisement
The Webster Theatre has been a part of the community and entertaining its members since the 50s. Webster community members and owners, Shawn and Dawn Rithmiller took over the business in 2023 and with help from family and close friends, have provided the community with all types of movies. “We’ve always been kind of big movie nerds,” said S. Rithmiller. “There’s rarely a movie a don’t like,” added D. Rithmiller.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Alt Text for Image
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement