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At the American Legion monthly meeting held Thursday, June 20th, several students from the Wagner Community School were invited to give short presentations after the dinner. Frank Soukup and Carter Smejkal were asked to speak on their experiences at Boys State. Both students said that they really enjoyed their time at Boys State and made some really good friends while being a part of the experience. Carter and Frank said that they would definitely recommend Boys State to the incoming juniors. Daniel Soukup as one of the American Legion scholarship winners was also invited to the dinner before the meeting. Daniel thanked the American Legion for awarding him one of their scholarships and spoke about how he was going to be attending Mitchell Tech this fall where he will receive his associate’s degree as an electrician.
Read moreAs an advocate for veterans, it is the responsibility of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs to review all legislative bills that will impact veterans. This year, the department introduced two bills and monitored 29 pieces of proposed legislation. Here’s a look at veteran related legislation that was approved and will become law July 1.
Read moreA special session of the city council was not called to hear a repeal of the ETJ but rather a special session was called to hear nominations for a new council member along with other items of business. On the agenda at the special meeting was Gerrit Juffer asking to repeal the ETJ. This request to be on the agenda was made at a prior council meeting.
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DANTE RECOGNIZES HILL FOR 32 YEARS OF SERVICE
Read moreGreer Unit #11, American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting June 20 at the Post home with eight members present.
Read moreAs the temperatures rise and the days stretch longer, so does the need for lifesaving blood donations. In the heart of America, local LifeServe communities know there’s nothing truer to Midwestern character than being a blood donor.
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