• AC/DC GEARS UP FOR HOMECOMING WEEK

    AC/DC GEARS UP FOR HOMECOMING WEEK

    August 18, 2026 - 12:32 | By News Staff
    AC/DC students and the community will celebrate Homecoming Aug. 24-28 with a full week of dress-up days, activities, athletics and the annual Homecoming parade.This year's parade theme is “2000-2010 Comedy Movies.
  • COURTESY PHOTO SCCAHT members: Waylon Houseman, Administrative Program Director at Native American Resource Center, Sue Isebrands, Fr. Jim Friedrich, Pastor of St. John's Church and St. Paul's Marty, Kim Archambeau, leader of SCCAHT, Annette Kezena, Letoy Lunderman, Florence Hare, Interim Executive Director of the Native American Resource Board, Jewel Brewer, and Sister Pat Mylott

    COMMUNITY EVENT RAISES AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

    August 18, 2026 - 12:32 | By News Staff
    Letoy Lunderman shared facts, examples and prevention strategies during a presentation on human trafficking Tuesday evening at Lighthouse Chapel.Lunderman has 17 years of experience as director of the White Buffffalo Calf Society Shelter in Rosebud.
  • EXPERIENCE AT THE NET

    EXPERIENCE AT THE NET

    August 18, 2026 - 12:32 | By News Staff
    The Wagner Red Raiders volleyball team heads into the new season with plenty of experience and a large senior class as Head Coach Stacey Knebel and her team look to make another run at the state tournament.
  • PIRATES CHART THEIR COURSE

    PIRATES CHART THEIR COURSE

    August 18, 2026 - 12:32 | By News Staff
    The Avon Pirates football team will have a younger look this season as Coach Justin Lukkes and the Pirates prepare for the 2026 season which kicks off this Friday as they will hit the pavement to face off with Scotland/Menno.
  • Lady Pirates Volleyball team members are, back row from left: Abby Odens, Jeanah Ratzlaff, Rilyn Thury, Kaydence Metzger, Brielle Voigt, Rowan Brandt, Addy Lavelle, Raegan Brandt, Breanna Hento, Kodi Maggs, Jaelin Ratzlaff, Ashley Soukup, Kensley DeVries, Kalia Huempfner; front: Bree Vanderlei, Johanna Namminga, Claudia Rodriguez, Mederise Bertrand, Harper Kracht, Jordyn Voigt, Pria Sesler, Leah Dewald, Kahre Barron, Emersyn Haenfler, Eden Walter's, Keira Fathke, and Kaylee DeJong. Photo by Nikki Fathke

    LADY PIRATES READY FOR SEASON

    August 18, 2026 - 12:32 | By News Staff
    The Avon Lady Pirates will take the court this fall with a larger group and plenty of returning experience as they look to build throughout the season. Head Coach Lindsey Fathke has 28 girls in grades 8-12 out for volleyball this year, almost 10 more than last season.

    News

    LIBRARY NEWS

    LIBRARY NEWS

    43 min ago By News Staff
    September is Library Card Sign-up month. Library cards for children who attend Andes Central, even if they live outside the city limits, are available at no charge. Parents/guardians of children who attend Andes Central are also able to receive a card at no charge.
    AC/DC GEARS UP FOR HOMECOMING WEEK

    AC/DC GEARS UP FOR HOMECOMING WEEK

    43 min ago By News Staff
    AC/DC students and the community will celebrate Homecoming Aug. 24-28 with a full week of dress-up days, activities, athletics and the annual Homecoming parade.This year's parade theme is “2000-2010 Comedy Movies.

    Sports

    Lady Pirates Volleyball team members are, back row from left: Abby Odens, Jeanah Ratzlaff, Rilyn Thury, Kaydence Metzger, Brielle Voigt, Rowan Brandt, Addy Lavelle, Raegan Brandt, Breanna Hento, Kodi Maggs, Jaelin Ratzlaff, Ashley Soukup, Kensley DeVries, Kalia Huempfner; front: Bree Vanderlei, Johanna Namminga, Claudia Rodriguez, Mederise Bertrand, Harper Kracht, Jordyn Voigt, Pria Sesler, Leah Dewald, Kahre Barron, Emersyn Haenfler, Eden Walter's, Keira Fathke, and Kaylee DeJong. Photo by Nikki Fathke

    LADY PIRATES READY FOR SEASON

    43 min ago By News Staff
    The Avon Lady Pirates will take the court this fall with a larger group and plenty of returning experience as they look to build throughout the season. Head Coach Lindsey Fathke has 28 girls in grades 8-12 out for volleyball this year, almost 10 more than last season.

    Columns

    DO YOU FOLLOW THIS SCRIPTURE?

    10 min ago By News Staff
    1 THESSALONIANS 5: 15-24 'See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.Quench not the Spirit.
    Just Thought I'd Ask

    CAN YOU CLAIM THIS?

    1 week ago By News Staff
    P salm18: 1- 3 ' I wi l l love thee, O Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

    Lifestyle

    Dan Buchholtz, Project Manager for Highway 46 Construction, and Rotarian Deb Houseman, Program Presenter. Courtesy Photo

    Rotary News

    3 weeks ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup
    The Wagner Rotary Club gathered for its regular Wednesday meeting on July 22. President Jeff Doom made his arm vibrate as he whacked the Rotary Bell to bring members to order. Rotary Grace was said and then a delicious roast beef meal by Valley Pump was enjoyed by all.

    Obituaries

    WALTER SCHAFFER

    WALTER SCHAFFER

    43 min ago By News Staff
    Funeral services for Walter Schaffer, 84, formerly of Mound City, were Monday, August 17 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mound City. Burial followed at the Mound City Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home.
    JANICE 'JAN' M. (DENKER) JIRICEK

    JANICE 'JAN' M. (DENKER) JIRICEK

    16 min ago By News Staff
    Janice (Jan) Marie Denker Jiricek of Greeley, Colorado, passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on June 29, 1940, south of Wagner to Edward Carl Denker and Hazel Blanch (Dunsmore) Denker. Janice attended Wagner High School in Wagner and graduated in 1958.

    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE

    1 month ago By News Staff
    The Avon 8U Baseball team wrapped up its season in championship fashion by hosting and winning the 8U League Tournament on Saturday, June 27. The young Pirates opened the tournament with a 15-4 victory over Tabor before defeating Parkston 7-2 to advance to the championship game.
    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE