Top reader-selected stories of 2025

We asked readers to complete a survey listing the top articles in SAM during 2025. These are the top five, based on readers' votes.

1. Hometown Hero: Summerland freshman uses SkillsUSA training to save infant's life

As an eighth-grade student, Taelyn Nilson learned CPR and won a state title in Job Skills Demonstration at the Nebraska SkillsUSA Middle School Conference.

In December 2024, Nilson used those skills to save the life of an infant who was staying in her family's home.

January 15, 2025

2. Swimming with Confidence: Orchard Pool offers adaptive swim lessons

August Janke took a leap last...