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Drought roundup: Parts of northeast South Dakota doing better than much of nation
News outlets around the country are reporting on the drought and its effects. Here is a roundup of what Dakotafire has seen and heard in the past few days. Read More »
Car Talk executive manages car donations from Webster
Twyla Olson can live near her parents and enjoy small-town life in Webster and also work as an executive for Car Talk Vehicle Donation Services, thanks to the Internet. Read More »
Webster man creates full-time business selling car publications online
Kurt Gravley can serve buyers all over the world from his computer chair in Webster. He deals in car publications of all sorts. Read More »
Thirty new jobs coming to Webster, a side effect of strong ag economy
Webster Area Development Corporation was notified that 30 new positions are being created in the community. Dakota Tube, headquartered in Watertown, is hiring full-time general production labor for both first and second shifts. “Dakota Tube is at record-breaking levels, and the future looks solid straight through 2012 and well into 2013,” said Jack Steinbauer, owner. “These next couple of years ... Read More »
Webster has an innovative funding source for new pool: Recycling
Sometime next summer, when Webster residents are enjoying their new pool, they can do a little thank-you lap for all the community- and environment-minded people who set aside their recycling to help make it happen. Read More »
Webster, Redfield among communities losing National Guard armories
by George Thompson Webster community leaders learned last week that the South Dakota Army National Guard will end its 56 year presence at the armory next year. Adjutant General Tim Reisch said Webster is one of six communities that the guard targeted for pull outs. The others are Winner, Platte, Redfield, Miller and Salem. The time line for the Webster ... Read More »
Decision time for farmers: To CRP or not to CRP?
The future of South Dakota's pheasant population is at a crossroads. Through April 6, agricultural producers and landowners can enroll eligible land into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) during a general sign-up period, and their decisions will affect pheasant populations in the region. Read More »
Four-day school gets thumbs up from public in Webster
by George Thompson There was no shortage of input last week when the Webster Area School Board reviewed its four-day school week survey results. The board ordered the survey to find out how well students, teachers, parents and businesses have adapted to the new system and what can be done to further improve it before the start of next year. ... Read More »