Fort to Field 50 Paddle Battle was held. More than 100 racers took the challenge to either canoe or kayak the 50 mile stretch of river.

Raymond Kostel designed a canon when he was 44 years old and brought it to the Wagner Good Samaritan Society to share his story about it and let people see the canon.

Roberta Haar and her son William Duke traveled from the Netherlands to take part in the Fort to Field 50 Paddle Battle.

20 Years Ago – 2004

Russell Keiffer was new on the board at the Fort Randall project as a Mechanical Engineer Intern.

Heather Hall was hired as the Finance Officer for the City of Lake Andes.

Tornadoes were sighted in the Wagner/Marty area.

The Lake Andes City Police Department was relocated to the former Liquor store building by City Hall.

30 Years Ago – 1994

John and Kim Prohaska announced the birth of their son, Andrew John.

Andes Central students attended improv camp at Watertown.

45 Years Ago - 1979

A fire, which was caused by lightning, completely destroyed a large barn at the Ejner Frandsen farm.

Norbert Pesicka purchased the Midway Billiards from Hugo Solko Patricia Janda and Harm Westerhuis announced their engagement. A fall wedding was planned.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Knickrehm on July 22.

50 Years Ago – 1974

A severe hail storm did extensive damage to crops and buildings in a 90 square mile area in Charles-Mix County.

Neighbors gathered at the Dale Newman home for a baby shower in honor of Daylene Rae.

A New Jersey man was the seven millionth visitor to the Fort Randall Dam.

The Lake Andes baseball team defeated Platte 7-6 with Bill Carda getting four hits.

55 Years Ago – 1969

James Sejnoha has taken the position of cashier at the Security State Bank in Geddes.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stedronsky on July 11th at the Wagner Hospital.

A bridal shower was held in honor of Joan Hron at the VFW Club.

A new law that went into effect July first will require males over the age of 16 to have a fishing license.

60 Years Ago – 1964

Janet Beemer, Mary Ann Beck, Linda Nelsen, Linda Phillips and Maxine Harris attended Girl Scout camp in Aberdeen.

Wayne Brooks homered and the Lake Andes baseball team defeated Tabor 8-2.

A 9-pound, 12-ounce daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Welch on July 22nd at the Fort Randall Hospital.

Mabel Smith retired from her position as County Welfare Director after 17 years of service.