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We’re celebrating this year as we pass a major milestone— ten years of advocating for, connecting and strengthening the arts in South Dakota.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

President’s Day will be celebrated on Monday, February 16th. The library has several books (biographies) of many of the U.S Presidents.

PIERRE, S.D. – Sen.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Local students put their spelling skills to the test recently during the annual school spelling bee, with participants competing by grade level for top honors.

Sports

The Wagner wrestling team competed at the Redfield Invite on Saturday, February 7, sending six wrestlers to the tournament.

The Wagner girls wrestling team traveled to Yankton on Friday, February 6, to compete against a strong field of opponents.

Ashlyn Koupal was recently recognized for National Women in Sports Day. She is pictured with Josh Davies, Wagner Community School activities director.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

The Wagner boys varsity basketball team capped off a perfect night Tuesday in Alexandria, defeating Hanson 75–53 to complete a three-game sweep and improve to 12–2 on the season.

Opinion

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

M ATTHEW 16:13-15 'When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

JOHN 3: 3,5 3) 'Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'(KJV) 5) 'Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto

Jan 27, 2026 - 11:18

Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D.

Jan 20, 2026 - 12:25

J OHN 4:46-54 'So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

Lifestyle

If you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved!

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

From the Files of the Avon Clarion

Avon Lady Pirates held parents night. The only senior player was Heidi Cap, parents are Eugene and Linda Cap.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

On Wednesday, March 4th the Wagner Rotary Club met at its usual time for its first meeting of the month. Attendance peaked at sixteen members with some absent due to vacation.

Obituaries

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Funeral services for Duane Tjeerdsma, 90, of Springfield were held Monday, February 9 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial was in the Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

A Celebration of Life for Robert Altenburg, 78, of Pickstown, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Funeral Mass for Elaine Mae Cihak, 97, of Dante, was Saturday, February 7 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dante.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Christine Terry, 52, of Omaha, NE, died Monday January 26, 2026 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Mercy in Omaha, NE. The family is having a private viewing with cremation to follow.