News

The Wagner Chamber of Commerce has announced Laura Wright as its new president, replacing past president Rachel Woods. Laura Wright is a Wagner High School graduate who went on to receive her degree in accounting from Mitchell Technical Institute.

Kaberna Insurance Inc. is our sponsor for the first half of 2019. Kaberna Insurance has been serving the area’s needs for the past thirty nine years. They offer a full line of coverage for farm, home, auto, commercial, life, health and investments.

Due to uncooperative weather conditions in areas of the state, harvest 2018 saw many South Dakota farmers facing a difficult decision - harvest wet grain or let it stand in the field.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) is encouraging residents who purchased wreaths and other evergreen decorations from chain stores to bag items and dispose of them in a landfill to stop the spread of the invasive insect elongate hemlock scale (EHS).

Suicides among South Dakotans are on the rise and farmers and ranchers are not immune.

The time has finally arrived after months of planning and preparation to open the doors of the remodeled and new facilities at Andes Central School. Be sure and attend the open house Monday, January 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Andes Central School located at 1001 High Street.

This Week in The last Wagner Rotary Club meeting of the year 2018 was called to order on Wednesday, December 26th. There was a light attendance of only 13 members. President Jerry Weber introduced his guest, Bill Herrman from St.

Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary met at the Post home with 11 members and one guest present. The meeting was called to order by President Juanita Stone. Chaplain Kathy Geiman opened with prayer from the Legionette.

Greer Post #11 American Legion held its monthly meeting on December 20, 2018 at the Post Home. Commander Robert Kucera called the members to attention. Chaplain Donald Kotab gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Good Luck Ladies! Rose Eitemiller, 17, daughter of Chet and Angela Eitemiller, is sponsored by the American Legion. Rose attends Wagner Community School. She also has been working for Weber Cleaning for three years as a commercial cleaner.