PUBLISHER’S DESK: FINDING LIGHT IN DARKNESS
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PUBLISHER’S DESK: FINDING LIGHT IN DARKNESS
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 7, 2023
The Freeman community once again finds itself processing the news of a tragic death and standing in solidarity with those most impacted by unimaginable loss. In this case it is the passing of Megan Rollag, a senior at Freeman High School and daughter of a friend and former employee, Tabitha Schoenwa...
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PUBLISHER’S DESK: THE BEST WORTH THING TO HAVE HAPPENED
opinion
PUBLISHER’S DESK: THE BEST WORTH THING TO HAVE HAPPENED
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 30, 2023
There’s a short clip from a conversation between talk show hosts Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert that has been making the rounds on social media as of late. It’s not new — it’s from an interview that aired on CNN in August of 2019 that focused on grief — but for one reason or another it’s really...
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EDITORIAL: A MOST WONDERFUL TIME TO GIVE
opinion
EDITORIAL: A MOST WONDERFUL TIME TO GIVE
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 8, 2023
Every year since 2016, The Courier has been collecting toys for distribution through the Bethany Food Patry in December. That effort is officially underway again and the public is encouraged to help spread a little holiday cheer. Sixty years ago, singer Andy Williams called it “the most wonderful ti...
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PUBLISHER’S DESK: THESE CHILLY CHILI DAYS
opinion
PUBLISHER’S DESK: THESE CHILLY CHILI DAYS
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 25, 2023
Fall has always been my favorite of the four seasons. Crisp mornings, rain-soaked leaves and a time to slow down prompted by fewer daylight hours has great appeal to me. No, I don’t love that come Sunday, Nov. 5 it will get dark an hour earlier, but it’s a rhythm that brings with it some comfort and...
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EDITORIAL: MARION SCHOOL, PATRONS SHOULD GET THIS DONE
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EDITORIAL: MARION SCHOOL, PATRONS SHOULD GET THIS DONE
By Jeremy Waltner 
October 18, 2023
Bond issues can be contentious and are often difficult to pass. That’s because they include a tax increase, an unpopular prospect particularly when agricultural land is involved. Voters in the Freeman School District famously shot down six bond issues for a new school in the late 1960s and early 197...
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PUBLISHER’S DESK: ADVOCACY IN D.C.
opinion
PUBLISHER’S DESK: ADVOCACY IN D.C.
By News Staff 
September 27, 2023
Back in June I had the privilege of joining the Freeman High School Music Department on its every-four-years trip to Florida as both a chaperone and a community journalist eager to tell the story of the experience through a first-hand account. It was a seven-day journey that ended with a long, 26-ho...
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PUBLISHER’S DESK: GIVING LOVE AWAY
news, opinion
PUBLISHER’S DESK: GIVING LOVE AWAY
By News Staff 
September 20, 2023
I loved being a dad the day I became one, and I’ve loved being a dad ever since. I was reminded of that pleasure thanks to an emotional weekend marked by Ella’s 17th birthday on Sunday. We celebrated with both sets of grandparents for a noon meal and then she was off enjoying downtown Sioux Falls wi...
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news, opinion
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN: WE THE PEOPLE
Jeremy Waltner: Husband to Stacey and Dad to Ella & Oliver, who is still hopeful the Phoenix can make a deep postseason run.
By News Staff 
September 14, 2023
Like many who take even a casual interest in sports, I was curious to see how Aaron Rodgers would fare in his debut as quarterback with the New York Jets as they faced the Buffalo Bills in Monday Night Football action early this week. And, like many who either tuned in to the primetime telecast or c...
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news, opinion
EDITORIAL: NEWS OUT OF KANSAS TROUBLESOME AT BEST
The news that broke out of Marion, Kansas over the weekend following the search and seizure of the Marion County Record’s newsroom and publisher’s home is troubling at best and deeply dangerous at worst. Not only was it reckless and intrusive, but it appears to be in violation of federal law that protects free speech and freedom of the press. For those who don’t know, here’s what happened.
By News Staff 
August 16, 2023
The news that broke out of Marion, Kansas over the weekend following the search and seizure of the Marion County Record’s newsroom and publisher’s home is troubling at best and deeply dangerous at worst. Not only was it reckless and intrusive, but it appears to be in violation of federal law that pr...
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ROLLAG BEING LAID TO REST TODAY
ROLLAG BEING LAID TO REST TODAY
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 3, 2023
Freeman 17-year-old Megan Rollag will be laid to rest this Friday, Dec. 8 — nearly a week after a single-vehicle accident 5 miles north and a mile eas...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: CHAIR FOR MEGAN
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CHAIR FOR MEGAN
By Jeremy Waltner 
December 5, 2023
The seat that would have been occupied by clarinetist Megan Rollag is decorated in her honor for the Freeman Public 7-12 holiday concert Monday night....
PHOTO OF THE DAY: GRANTED!
photo day
PHOTO OF THE DAY: GRANTED!
By Jeremy Waltner 
November 20, 2023
Emily Hofer, president the Freeman Community Foundation board of directors (left of center) is pictured with community members representing the latest...
THE DAY LAKE CHARLES WAS LOST
news
THE DAY LAKE CHARLES WAS LOST
November 15, 2023
BY LYLE PREHEIM Five-year-old Shirley Preheim was just behind her father Felix when he opened the door and looked out toward the long driveway stretch...

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