An inside look

Apr 30, 2021 | News

Engine 1 is the main fire truck that goes out on fire calls for HAFR. This truck holds 1,000 gallons of water and has air tanks in the back seat so the firefighters don’t waste time doing this prior to leaving the station. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Most...

Rules of the road

Apr 30, 2021 | News

SRO Phil Ryan (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Driving laws to remember coming into summer Tammy Chamley | Editor of the Dells City Journal With warmer weather on the horizon and school to be released in just a few short weeks, School Resource Officer (SRO) Deputy Phil Ryan...

DHI holds inaugural Art Show

Apr 30, 2021 | News

West Central students Whitney Pageler (L) and Madison Empey pose by their projects during DHI’s Art Show on Sunday, April 25. (Photo/Marylou Nagel) Marylou Nagel | Writer Downtown Hartford Inc. held an Art Show at 120 Main Events Hall in Hartford to showcase West...

Daughter and dad compete at NFAA Indoor Nationals

Apr 30, 2021 | News

Emma Husman and dad, Dennis, recently competed at the NFAA Indoor Nationals. Emma took home third and Dennis took home first. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Emma Husman and her dad, Dennis, recently competed at the NFAA (National Field Archery Association)...

Janet H. Johnson

Apr 30, 2021 | Obituaries

95 Crooks, SD April 20, 2021 Janet was born on October 24, 1925, in Sioux Falls to John C. and Clara (Baumberger) Miller. She graduated from Washington High School in 1943 and from Augustana College four years later. Following her education, she taught at several...