10 Years Ago - 2010

Wagner Volleyball team falls in semis, earning third place to Sioux Falls Christian.

Scott and Pam Swanson are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Madisyn Jean.

Dwight and Raja Brandt are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Raegan Arlene.

Scott and Tracy Seiner are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Aubree Jacklyn.

The children and family of John and Jane Blaha request a card shower in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary.

Four generations of Seiners gathered at the home of Sarah and Mike Seiner recently.

Manager, Post Office Operations presented Colin Andal, Wagner Postmaster, with a Certificate of Appreciation marking 30 years of Credible Government Service.

Brianna Youngstrom earned Academic All-State Honors for the 2010 season.

The Boys and Girls Club held their annual Ballet Recital.

20 Years Ago - 2000

Betty Denker, representing the Wagner Historical Society, presented Harold Miller of Lake Andes an antique truck he won at their fundraiser.

Koupal’s B&B Rainmaker 9020 captured grand champion bull honors at the 2000 North American International Livestock Exposition Roll of Victory Super Point Angus Show in Louisville, KY.

Dale Carda was named employee of the month at Wagner Community School.

Joey Soukup was named to the Academic All-State FootballTeam.

Wagner FFA students competed in the District 4 contest in Mitchell.

30 Years Ago

A quonset machine shop at the Sam and Angie Fousek farm burned to the ground.

George and Kathy Cournoyer held a Grand Opening at the Wagner Bowl.

Dennis Blaha of Rapid City was the $10,000 grand prize winner in the American Legion Sweepstakes raffle.

45 Years Ago - 1975

On November 19 the area received a full scale blizzard with winds that reached a velocity of 50 to 70 miles an hour and 15” of snow. Some here without electricity up to 50 hours.

Orville Ptak brought down a seven point buck.

60 Years Ago - 1960

Fire destroyed the Broz Mobile Station on Highway 50.

Jack Hennies, owner of Jack’s Service, received a plaque from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. congratulating him on his 15 years of association with Goodyear.

Mr. and Mrs. Carol Anderson announced the sale of their market to Austin Dairy of Vermillion.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Woods, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Martin and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ramsdell.

70 Years Ago - 1950

Carol Davis was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the home of Carol Mae Sykora.

Douglas Eggers and Howard Omen were elected co-captains of the 1951 Jackrabbit football team.

J.B. Jensen, local mail carrier, completed 40 years of service.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Metteer, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Norden

95 Years Ago - 1925

The A.J. Sparks home was placed under quarantine as their son, Estel, developed scarlet fever.

County Judge, James H. Exon, returned from Excelsior Springs, MO, bring with him a bride.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Beemer.