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A while back someone from here, that no longer lives here, made the rare trip back here for a funeral. He hasn’t lived in the Midwest for more than fifty years now so he’s forgotten much. When visiting with him, he openly marveled at how the peo-ple of this particular region so easily pick up and get on with the business of life after the loss of a loved one. I’m not sure“easy” is exactly the proper word for how that grief is handled, but I know what he meant. There’s truth to what he said.
Read moreThe following students have been named to the President's List or earned Academic Honors for the Spring 2022 semester. The President's List recognizes full-time (12+ credits), degree-seeking students who earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Academic Honors acknowledges degree-seeking students enrolled in 6-11 credits with a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Read moreSeveral Wagner businesses drove through the Fish Day's Parade on Saturday. Photos by Barb Pechous
Read moreSummer Programming sessions have begun at the library. Programming begins at 1:00 each day for K-2nd graders, 2:00 for 3-5th graders and 3:00 for 6-12th graders. If you have not signed up there is still time to do so. Summer reading is also beginning on June 6th.
Read moreJim Simmerman, Dennis Bucholz, Ray Payer, Leo Dvorak, Harold Miller and Marvin Gall. Courtesy Photos
Read moreSeveral families brought their kids out to enjoy the three day Fish Day's DC Lynch Carnival over the weekend. Photos by Barb Pechous.
Read moreJoe and Lisa Williams of Mitchell and Tate, Callie, Jack and Tommy Williams of Letcher were visitors on May 28th in the home of Joe's sister, Lynn and Jon Stather. The following day Jim and Vicki Schuurmans of Tyndall and Diane Ewing of Sioux Falls were supper guests in the home of their sister, Lynn and Jon. Diane was an overnight guest.
Read moreThe Annual Avon Lions Club Fun Fest resumed, after being canceled for two years due to covid, on April 29, 2022. The Avon Lions Club spearheads the annual fundraiser, but it takes everyone in the community to make it successful. The Avon Lions Club donates to various organizations and projects in the community. This year $10,000 is being donated to the Meadow View Manor, $400 to the Teener baseball team, coached by Matt Eggers and $400 to the older girls softball team, coached by Tom Pier. We are always looking for new and younger members to carry on the tradition of raising and donating money back to the community.
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