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American Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on June 17, 2021 at the Post Home. Commander Clayton Rados called the members to attention. Chaplain Donald Kotab 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 thanked the cooks for the fine meal and then called the meeting to order. There were 27 members in attendance for the meeting with one guest, Nolan Dvorak, Richard Dvoraks’ grandson. Nolan was our choice for Boys State. Nolan gave an excellent presentation on his experiences at Boys State this past summer
Read moreAt 10:30 a.m. on September 2, the South Dakota State Fair will host a “Salute to Veterans” program on the Northwestern Energy Freedom Stage. South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Greg Whitlock will serve as the keynote speaker. “Whether in peace or at war, the important role of our veterans cannot be denied. They are men and women from all walks of life that have one thing in common – a love for this great country,” said Secretary Whitlock. “No matter where or when veterans have served, they’ve always served with distinction and their service to this country is a bridge that was built on courage, dedication and patriotism.”
Read moreVern Edward Koupal, Dante, has been elected as a delegate to the 138th American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, set to be held Nov. 8 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, reports Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association.
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MADISON, S.D., Aug. 27, 2021 – Dakota State University student Sydney Dvorak is student teaching eighth grade English-Language Arts for the fall 2021 semester in the Mitchell School District. Dvorak is originally from Lake Andes.
Read morePROVERBS 15:9 "The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness."(KJV)
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Wednesday August 25th, President Bryan Slaba rang the Rotary Bell to call the Wagner Rotarians to order. There were no guests present other than the program guests, so Pastor Rotarian Bill Herrmann was called upon to offer up a prayer. Bill gave thanks for the day, the food that was prepared for us and asked for the Holy Spirit to guide each of the Rotarians as they go about the Wagner Community.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 33 Preliminary Engineering Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG) totaling approximately $1.42 million at the Aug. 26 meeting in Pierre.
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Larry Blaha offered his talents to the Wagner Volunteer Fire Department for 21 years starting in 1984. During his fire fighting time, he completed the Chief duties from April of 1989 to April of 1991. Larry continued to help our community as an EMT from 1990 to 2000 and a part-time ambuance driver for five years. Larry will be remembered for the services provided to the City of Wagner, especially at Wagner Lake and the ball fields. He was a member of the Wagner City Council for three and half years and worked as a city employee for 13 years. It was truly an honor to have Larry as part of the Wagner Community. A Memorial for Larry Blaha has been placed in front for the Wagner Fire Hall where several current and retired fire department members joined to honor Larry with his Memorial. Photo by Barb Pechous
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