Sixth generation sets ambitions for family ranch

Janelle Atyeo
Jun 25, 2026
8 hrs ago

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Noah Seberger has big ambitions.

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PPR intro Seberger 1.jpeg — The Seberger family of Bassett, Neb., includes Lee, Isabelle, Noah and Debbie. Noah, an incoming high school junior, will serve as youth Producer Progress Reporter, giving updates from his grandparents’ ranch for Midwest Messenger readers.
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PPR intro Seberger 2.jpeg — Frank and Pam Seberger run a fall-calving Black Angus operation near Bassett. Grandson Noah’s main work in the summer is mowing hay.
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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.