Space is brief this week, but we want to give a hearty high-five to the staff of the I-R, who week after week churns out a newspaper. And not just any newspaper, but an award-winning newspaper.

The awards are sprinkled across the entirety of our staff, and are acknowledgement of the tradition of excellence that has been built at the newspaper.

We love what we do, and would do it without any recognition ... but sometimes the pat on the back is nice. We pledge to continue to be an active, engaged part of the Ellsworth County community.

Karen Bonar Publisher