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It’s hard to believe that summer is half over and in a few short weeks, students will be heading back to school.
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President Bryan Slaba asked the Wagner Rotary Club members to come to attention for the weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 28 . There was one guest present who was introduced by Rotarian Ken Cotton. He was Curt Kaberna, longtime resident, and farmer of the Wagner Community.
Read more“Together we unite and hope for a cure” is the theme of the 14th annual Wagner Cancer Walk. The annual Walk is back after a scaled down version last year because of the pandemic.
Read moreThe LifeServe Blood Center blood drive held in Wagner on Monday, July 26 had a fantastic turn-out! 43 donors registered and 46 units of life saving blood was donated. Thank you to everyone that came out to help boost the LOCAL blood supply! The units donated at the blood drive can help save up to 138 lives! There were several milestone donors who are listed below and a special thanks to Marlene Stone, Joan Novak, the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary and the Wagner Fire Hall for sponsoring and hosting the blood drive.
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The 2021 Charles Mix 4-H Achievement Days preparations are well on their way. The 4-H families worked really hard last week to spruce up the 4-H Center and Grounds. From scrubbing the floors to mowing the lawn, these families took pride in preparing to celebrate with you their achievements this year. Pens were also set up to hold and show the animals being exhibited this year. The Charles Mix 4-H families cordially invite you to come see the exhibits, partake in the free will offering pork loin BBQ Friday, August 6th at 5:30. Parade of Champions/Style Show to follow at 6:30. The night would not be complete without AgOlympics. The club members are excited with anticipation of the following AgOlympics: Speed Milking, Holey Bucket Race, Trike Race, and Chicken Herding. The finale to Ag-Olympics will be Pie-in-the-Face where the winners get to throw whip cream pies at the 4-H Youth Program Advisor’s face. Additional tickets will be sold for those that wish to take in on the fun.
Read morePIERRE - At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed Saturday, August 7 as "Purple Heart Recognition Day," calling on all South Dakotans to honor those men and women who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal.
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Upgrades and improvements at the football field and playground are being completed, just in time for the start of the 2021-22 school year! School begins Tuesday, August 17. Photos by Barb Pechous.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – At today’s State Library Board meeting, it was announced that 78 South Dakota libraries have received $1.9 million in grants funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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