10 Years Ago

Wagner Area Growth, Inc. was awarded $22,239 by Governor Dennis Daugaard to help address workforce issues in Wagner.

Ray Kostal celebrated his 80th birthday surrounded by his family.

The girls’ basketball team had a winning week, defeating Hanson 61-50, Bon Homme 64-42, and Corsica-Stickney 71-53.

Wrestlers placing at the Sioux Falls Lincoln 18-team tournament were Andrew Soukup with 7th place; Trevor Lensing, champion at 182 pounds; Jacob Kvigne with a 6th place finish and Truman Ashes ending the tourney with 3rd.

The WHS gymnastics team placed second at the Stanley County V Meet with Emily Duffek receiving first place on the bars. Emily Duffek, Hannah Fleming and Chelsey Hisek had all-around scores that qualified them to complete in all events at the state tournament. Rachel Dion qualified on vault and Krista Dvorak qualified on floor.

20 Years Ago

2005

An early morning fire destroyed the home of John and Sandy Mills.

Michelle Jaeger and David Holzbauer announced their engagement.

Matthew Soukup was a student from Wagner that was named to the Dean’s List at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Town and Country celebrated 30 years in business. Senior Wagner wrestling stars included Tyler Cuka, Jared Carda, Derek Koupal, and Matthew Hill.

30 Years Ago

1995

Kids Kampus Day Care opened; caregivers were Arlene Beeson and Lori Kucera.

Les Labahn, District Conversationalist in Lake Andes retired from the National Resources Conservation Service.

Dr. Elizabeth Groetken joined the Wagner Vision Clinic.

45 Years Ago

1980

Mrs. Norman Daily won $800 at Robbie’s G.W. Store.

Harvey Weisser was elected president of the Wagner Chamber of Commerce; Dora Faughender, vice president; Connie Ishmael, secretary; and Rob Frei, treasurer.

60 Years Ago

1965

JoAnn Homolka had the women’s high game of 221 in bowling and a series of 503. Herman Peters had the men’s high score of 244, and D Morrow held high series of 576.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kranig and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Crowley.

70 Years Ago

1955

Mike Soukup purchased the Carr Oil Co. in Wagner.

Mr. and Mrs. John Swatek celebrated their golden anniversary.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Mach, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Homolka, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slama.

August Nylander was president of the Wagner Community Council; Fred Stork, vice president; and James Hughes, secretary/treasurer.

92 Years Ago

1933

L.C. Hinkhouse and Charlotte Tompkins exchanged vows.

Ray E. Fuller, formerly of Platte and one of America’s best known air mail pilots was killed in a crash near Boline, Texas.

A farewell party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Owen Crisman who were moving to Illinois.