Messenger reporter recognized for role supporting agriculture

Janelle Atyeo
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025

AgCeptional Woman 3.jpg — For 17 years, the AgCeptional Conference has focused on women in agriculture. The 18th annual event in 2026 will move to a new venue.
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Readers of the Midwest Messenger know Kristen Sindelar by her weekly bylines and the words that follow it, delivering news about agriculture and stories of the people who live it for readers across Nebraska and the greater Midwest.

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AgCeptional Woman 2.jpg — Midwest Messenger Reporter Kristen Sindelar’s family and friends surround her as she holds her AgCeptional Spotlight award, presented at the annual conference in Norfolk Nov. 21.
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AgCeptional Woman 1.JPG — Three generations of farm women attended the AgCeptional Conference in Norfolk Nov. 21: Karen (Unkel) Grant, left, Kristen (Grant) Sindelar and Dorothy Unkel. Kristen received the AgCeptional Spotlight award at the conference.
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Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.