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The estate of Wayne E. and Jannien (Nugent) have donated $10,000 to the Wagner Public Library in memory of Ann (Broz) Nugent, mother of Jannien Nugent. Ann was born in Moville, IA in 1907 to John and Emma Broz. They moved to Wagner around 1910 where Ann later graduated from Wagner High School. Ann married Frank Nugent, living in Wagner at the time and then moving to Elk Point around 1930. Ann would be Bob Broz's Aunt. Pictured are, from left: Attorney Ken Cotton representing the estate, Librarian Anne Podhradsky, City Finance Officer Becky Brunsing and Brad Roth, Wagner Library Board Member. Photo by Jenna Hemenway
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Over thirty youth distance runners from seven area schools attended the Randall Creek Running Camp this past June 23-25. The running camp was organized by Andes Central/ Dakota Christian Cross Country Coach Larry Lucas.
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Ten years ago, The Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee was lucky enough to land a rising star of rodeo…. Justin Rumford from Ponca City, Oklahoma as our rodeo funny man and entertainer. 9 time PRCA Clown of the Year and a set of triplets later, Rumford affectionately known as “Rump” will be returning to the Burke Stampede. We tried several times to get Justin back to the Stampede and this year, WE GOT HIM!!! The Stampede Committee is sooooo excited to bring Professional Rodeo and Professional Entertainment of this caliber to this year’s rodeo. After a trying year off, “Rump” is just what we need to bring the laughter and the party to the Burke Stampede.
Read moreThe Wagner Area Health & Wellness Consortium held its Best Dam VIRTUAL 5K during the week of June 6-12. Racers had the option of using the Ft. Randall Dam route or choosing a 5K route of their own and completing it any time during that week. The participants then submitted their time online.
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On an evening that had threats of rain, week eight of the Fort Randall Casino Weekly Racing Series took the green flag Friday night with a mission. "Let's get this show in!!!" Mission accomplished.
Read moreConrad and Erma Meyer attended the wedding of her niece, Deanne Jelsma and Colin Adams in Springfield on Saturday, followed by the wedding reception in Tyndall.
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