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Read moreLifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier of blood and blood products to area hospitals, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at the upcoming community blood drive. Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Generous community members who give blood with LifeServe Blood Center are directly impacting their neighbors in local hospitals. To ensure blood is available, please give at the Avon Community Blood Drive on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 2:30pm – 6:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church. Schedule your appointment by visiting www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Sept. 24 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon. This will continue to be a “drive-thru” distribution until further notice.
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The Dante Firemen team took the win in the 2021 Avon Water Fights. Pictured are, from left: Chris Doom, Joel Kotab and Mike VanDuysen.
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L to R: Kyzleigh Metzger, Haven Haenfler, Addisyn Fathke and Brynn Baade.
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The school year is already in full force and the Avon Music Department would like to notify you on some specific dates that may need to be placed on your calendar. Keep in mind some of these events and locations are subject to change with weather or other conflicts. Please be flexible. The following dates are events that will take place for the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking forward to a successful year!
Read moreA petition to support the 4 lane state highway through Wagner has garnered over 1300 signers. The petition was circulated in Wagner and the surrounding area. The petitions were sent to the South Dakota Dept of Transportation in Pierre.
Read moreThe Prairie Wanderers Volkssport Club is having a first ever Volks-Walk in Wagner on Saturday, September 11. All are invited to join us in our walk around the town of Wagner. We have a 5 Kilometer route (3.1 Miles) and a 10 Kilometer route (6.2 miles) planned. You may walk the 5K Route or the 10K route with us, your choice. It is a non-competitive event; everyone walks at their own pace for health and socialization. Club members will be available to talk about the history and goals of Volkssporting. If interested, the walk starts at Picnic Shelter C, at Wagner Lake Park. You may start the walk between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and finish by 4 p.m.
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