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The Wagner Rotary club held a weekly meeting on Wednesday, August 13. President Jamie Soukup called the meeting to order with a rap on the Rotary bell. Soukup then lead a prayer for our meal and mission.

The 10th Annual Dante Pickup and Tractor/Semi Pull was held Sunday, August 17th in Dante. All proceeds went towards the Dante/Avon Pink Ladies and Dante Fire Department. Courtesy Photos. SEE NEXT WEEK'S POST FOR MORE RESULTS.

10 YEARS AGO 2015 The South Dakota Army National Guard Detachment 1, 155th Engineer Company held a Community Recognition Ceremony at the Wagner High School Gym. Wagner School held an open house to give students an opportunity to meet their new teachers before classes began.

10 YEARS AGO 2015 Muscle cars showed up for Avon Chamber Car Show. Avon Lions Club received matching funds from Modern Woodmen to be used for new equipment at the park.

Spencer,Nebraska,willhost a historic event as The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., arrives to honor the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

“I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” The man who wrote those words knew a thing or two about the subject.

Rural communities across South Dakota are rich with tradition, resilience, and a deep sense of place. These qualities form the backbone of our rural life. Yet in today’s rapidly changing world, our community values must be paired with an openness to new ideas.

MADISON, S.D., Aug. 6, 2025 – Dakota State University student Chelsey Moad is student teaching special education for the fall semester in the Andes Central School District. Moad is an elementary education and special education major from Wagner, South Dakota.

With the start of the new school the library is looking to develop programs which encourage reading at all ages.

Ashlyn Koupal announced on social media this past weekend that she has committed to the University of Nebraska women’s basketballteam. Congratulations Ashlyn, we are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see you backonthecourt for the 20252026 season. Courtesy Photo