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Funeral service for Kenneth Van Zee, 71, was held Thursday, August 18 at Grandview Reformed Church in Armour. The committal service was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Armour. In lieu of memorials the family requests that you 'Pay it Forward' in memory of Ken. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Armour.
Read moreReported by David C. Isebrands, Adjutant American Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on August 18th, 2022 at the Post Home with 26 members in attendance. Commander Clayton Rados thanked the cooks for the delicious meal and then called the members to attention. Assistant Chaplain Mark Wichmann gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados then called the meeting to order.
Read moreRail to trail update: At the last meeting in Pierre, the supporters said they would be very transparent with information about the rail project. That has not taken place. After two failed proposals, the third was to do a feasibility study. To date, they have not applied for a grant to pay for this study. The only way a rail can be changed to a trail is if the State 'rail banks' the rail. They do this only when they know a train will never use the track again. If the supporters had done their homework, they would know the rail from NAPA Junction to Ravinia has not been rail banked, which means no trail. It would be interesting to know how much of the $5,000 from the Tyndall Development Corporation has been spent on a project that isn't feasible. Most landowners might get some money if the rail is changed to a trail. I took a copy to a state official who said it won't happen, throw the letter away.
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The Wagner City Council held a special meeting Thursday night. Following the regular business items on the agenda, members of the SD DOT joined the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 3-lane proposed highway construction project through Wagner.
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Wednesday August 17th was a special day for the Wagner Rotary Club. The District Governor for District 5610 was present for our meeting. District Governors are obligated to visit each Rotary Club in their District at least once during the year of their office participation.
Read moreWagner Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting Minutes Monday, August 8, 2022 noon Two Spurs Call to Order - Lucy Leines, President, began meeting at 12:15pm Welcome Guests - CASA guests Shout Outs! - Thank you to Lavender Lane & Stems and Cells for putting together the Crazy Days Event!
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