10 Years Ago- 2014

The Bald Eagles stopped on their annual flight at the Fort Randall Dam.

Michael Kirwan received his award from the Wagner American Legion for 50 continuous years as a member.

Pat and Marlo Stillon lost everything in an overnight house fire.

Sheriff Randy Thaler announced his plan to run for a second term.

Alexander “Zane” Zephier was elected to serve on the USD’s Student Government Association as a freshman.

Mandy Koupal was recognized as still holding several national basketball shooting records.

20 Years Ago – 2004

The soldiers of Alpha Company of the 153rd Engineer Battalion completed Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training.

The Fort Randall Credit Union held their 52nd annual meeting with newly elected board members including Lisa Durham, Deb Cooney and Diane Thaler.

First grade students read 100 books in 100 days.

30 Years Ago – 1994 Mary Soukup and Marshall Ringling announced their engagement.

Dr. Bob Thaler, Extension Service Specialist at SDSU was the recipient of the Dedicated and Distinguished Service Award from the SD Pork Producers Council.

Ken Lhotak was chosen Knight of the Year by the Knights of Columbus.

45 Years Ago – 1979

Cheryl Permann was accepted for enrollment at Nettleton College in Sioux Falls.

Jason Daniel Kocer was the first baby born at the Wagner Hospital in 1979 Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ptak celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

60 Years Ago – 1964

Shirley Parks and Dan O’Shea announced their engagement.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Staudenmier.

Cheryl Ells and Robert Hollister announced their engagement.

Easter Cantata rehearsal began under the direction of Professor Warren Erickson.

Twins were born to Dr. And Mrs. Gene Dressler on Jan. 23rd.

70 Years Ago – 1954

United Hagie Hybrid Co. Inc., presented Arlen Kucera with a new Ford tractor for being the regional winner in the corn growing contest. Joan Kuhlman was presented with a certificate of achievement.

Mary Joyce Ticky was honored at a miscellaneous shower.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Frager on Jan 29.

92 Years Ago – 1932

LE Corey of Wagner formerly opened his campaign for the democratic nomination as governor of South Dakota.

The Yankton Agency at Greenwood was very busy putting up ice. Dave Hyde cut it with his power saw and they had twenty teams hauling ice.

Verna Shay was taking a dental nurse’s course at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Jesse Gale was employed at the Dakota Central Telephone Company.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sherer.