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Winter storm part deux plays havoc on area again
Not all of the images of the first wither storm this year were gloom and doom. Photo courtesy of Kathy Hamman Miller. The arrival of the first snow of the…
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Hopkins boys’ hoops team absorbs 4th straight defeat
The Lady Vikings, shown in action here against Sparta Tuesday night, have won their two O-K Silver encounters thus far this season. Hopkins boys basketball team lost its second O-K…
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Wayland Plan Commission to have 2 hearings Feb. 13
The Wayland City Planning Commission will have two public hearings, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, on two proposed ordinances. The ordinances will be for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)…
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First snow closes Martin, delays Hopkins schools
It was the first snow event of the season Tuesday morning. Though most of the Wayland/Dorr/Moline area got only two inches of the white stuff, more precipitation was noted just…
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Celebration of life Friday in Dorr for Barbara Kerber, 82
Barbara Jean Kerber, age 82, died Sunday, Jan. 7. Barbara was a beautiful loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her big,…
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Wildcat bowlers enjoy merry romp vs. Kenowa
Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams emerged victorious Monday afternoon with decisions over O-K Gold Conference rival Kenowa Hills. The boys won 26-4 and the girls 30-0. Wayland…
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Theresa Dobry elected school board president
COVER PHOTO: WHS junior Kylee Boomsma (second from right) and her crew members were personally thanked by Supt. Tim Reeves for supplying the schools witjh 438 cookies last Thanksgiving. She…
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Yes It’s True: There are so many lies and damn lies
“If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.” — George Bernard Shaw I’m nearing the end of the podcast series “Who Killed JFK?” with…
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Puff Pastry Roll Ups good for game night parties
Puff Pastry Roll Ups These sandwiches are a great addition for a game night party, or with a bowl of soup for a meal. Try switching it up! The possibilities…
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The winner of Gun Lake Winterfest logo contest is…
Gun Lake Winterfest 2024 logo winner is Haiden Otis from Wayland Middle School. The logo design contest is open every year to students. This year's Gun Lake Winterfest is scheduled…