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Lee Qualm a Platte, SD resident and 4th generation farmer has announced his bid for District 21 House. This is not the first time Qualm has served in the Legislature. Lee was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2013.

“I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and worrisome.

We started the Session this week on Tuesday since Monday was President’s Day. I had two different bills in two different committees at the same time.

Week seven is finished, and we have only one committee hearing left in Senate Health and Human Services; we are finished in Senate Ag, and just have a few meetings left in Senate State Affairs.

One of this week’s WCS Senior spotlight highlights Mia Dion. She is the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Dion. Mia’s nickname is Pickles.

One of this week’s WCS Senior spotlight highlights Joey Cournoyer Jr. He is the son of Joey Sr. and Antoinette Cournoyer. During his years at WCS, Joey has been involved in many extra-curricular activities including basketball (four years), football (one year). Joey Jr.

One of this week’s WCS Senior spotlights highlights Qiara Bruguier. She is the daughter of Quentin Bruguier and Chiara Cournoyer-Bruguier.

Wagner Raiders boys wrestling team traveled to Sioux Falls last week where they placed 5th as a team! B132 Karstyn Lhotak (44-4) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points. Champ.

National School Board recognition week is February 20th -24th. It is a time when the community, Avon school staff and parents can take the time to thank the members of the local school board for their time and dedication to make their school a better place.

Ms. Dvorak's Career Exploration classes have started of the year focusing on the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. Speakers from five different local organizations, U.S.