Lifestyle

Wagner High School presented their Spring Concert Thursday evening, May 14. The High School Choir sang My Favorite Things, The Sound of Music, Old Time Rock'n Roll and Rockin' Robin under the direction of Mr. Genzlinger.

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota and Gov. Kristi Noem recently honored students who were identified as the top one percent of their senior class, from the state’s public, private and tribal schools as part of the 31st Annual Academic Excellence Recognition event.

The Commercial State Bank of Wagner has announced our high school scholarship program, which provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in our local community.

A First Dakota Scholarship is being awarded to Paige Petry of Lake Andes for $3,000.00. Petry plans to attend the University of South Dakota this fall.

The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine has presented more than $170,000 in scholarship awards to its graduating seniors, recognizing their academic, clinical, leadership and professional accomplishments.

A total of 315 students at Mitchell Technical College have been placed on the Spring Semester 2021 President’s List, according to MTC President Mark Wilson. To be named to the list, students must earn a term GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.

President Bryan Slaba was back from a work vacation and rang the bell to bring our Wagner Rotary members to order.

The Rural Office of Community Services, Inc. in Wagner is offering programs to households with low-incomes to help with the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Qualified households must have proof of negative financial impact due to COVID.

The Fort Randall Casino Weekly Racing Series made its second appearance at Wagner Speedway this past Friday night and the fans were treated to great dirt track racing on a beautiful evening.

The Home Improvement and Structural Alteration (HISA) Grant provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to veteran’s and servicemembers’ primary residences.