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One hundred twenty-five years! Where in the world can you find a church that has grown in faith, fellowship, friendship, and family for 125 years. Halfway between Wagner and Lake Andes on Highway 281.

The 8U and 10U softball teams hosted their first home game against Yankton on Monday, June 6. The girls are coached by Tiffany Pelton. Good Luck on your season girls! Photos by Nikki Fathke

On June 7th and 8th the Avon Senior Choir and Band members ventured to Omaha for their music trip. They enjoyed outdoor dining and shopping at the Old Market, Westroads Mall, attended the musical Anastasia, stayed at a new contemporary hotel where they played pool, arcade games, and dice games.

For the past few months, I’ve been fielding questions about the baby formula crisis. Make no mistake, the shortage of baby formula is indeed a crisis. Babies are delicate.

Photo by Barb Pechous Cardboard Boat Race. Photography By Denelle Second place in the Cardboard Boat Races First Place in the cardboard boat races. Kolache Eating Contest. Photo by Barb Pechous Lydia Hill and Ciara Nelson posing with their catch. Wagner held their 2nd Annual 605 Unity JAM on Sunday.

The YST Law enforcement auxiliary gym in Lake Andes came alive during this past week of June 6-10 with the dancing feet of tiny tots and older youth under the enthusiastic teaching of Jackie Bird.

Wagner Community School District will hold a school board election on Tuesday, June 21st with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wagner Armory.

Chris Rezac is a South Dakota native who grew up in Dante. Even though he lives on the east coast and loves sea kayaking, in July he’ll return to his roots. Rezac and his wife, Laura, are signed up for the July 9 Fort to Field Paddle Battle on the Missouri River.

5K Pink Lady Bake Sale Fire Hall Supper Bean Bag Tourney Street Dance

Before the pandemic struck, America was experiencing a resurgence in global economic and political strength that hadn’t been seen since World War II. We had the lowest unemployment rate in more than 50 years – including record-high employment rates for Black and Hispanic Americans.