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Wagner Community School held their Feather Ceremony honoring the 2024 Indigenous Graduates Friday, May 10th. Master of Ceremony was Galen Drapeau, Jr. and Yankton Sioux Drum Group performed. Photography by Denelle.
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Wagner held their Middle School Spring Concert Thursday, May 9th, under the direction of Austin Genzlinger and Michael Wilbur. They also had an art show on display for the students to show off their talent. Photography by Denelle.
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Tuesday May 7th Wagner held their Elementary Spring Concert under the direction of Austin Genzlinger. They also had an art show on display for the students to show off their talent to their families. Photography by Denelle.
Read moreA wide variety of music will be featured at the 4th Annual 605 Unity Jam at Wagner Lake on June 9 in Wagner. One musical group is “Maggie in the Meantime”, which is a band made up of four musicians who play fiddle, guitar, keyboards, pipes, oboe and drums. They blend story telling with original and traditional Celtic music and stories. You will also hear hear familiar songs and new ones, as well as humorous and haunting tales of Scotland, Ireland and regions of America where the Celtic peoples have settled.
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The May 8th Wagner Rotary meeting was once again led by President Elect Jordan Weber. Pastor/Rotarian Bill Heermann gave thanks for our day and our meal and asked for guidance for all Rotarians in the Wagner Community.
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Wagner Community School students recently submitted entries in the American Legion Auxiliary Wagner Greer Unit #11 poppy coloring pages and poster contest. Coloring pages were judged on how well the students followed directions, neatness and overall eye appeal.
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Ciara Nelson, daughter of Mark and Laura Nelson graduated May 18 from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. She is a 2021 high school graduate of Wagner Community School. Her Bachelor’s of Arts at Nebraska was in Political Science and Environmental and Sustainability Studies with an emphasis in Policy, Advocacy, and Social Justice. She graduated with high distinction and was recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences for her work as a student ambassador. She also completed a senior thesis titled “Framing Wildlife Conservation: Exploring Political Bias in States’ Wildlife Action Plans. Ciara will be continuing her education at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln pursuing a masters in Community and Regional Planning in the College of Architecture.
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The Wagner Cemetery Association would like to thank all of those who have given of their time and those who have given generous donations to the cemetery this spring. Most recently we would like to thank the individuals who have donated their time to helping get the cemetery cleaned up in preparation for Memorial Day. On Wednesday, May 8th a small crew of volunteer ladies swept through the cemetery to complete the spring cleanup of debris, faded flowers, and broken mementos. Also, at a different time, some volunteers did get a tree stump and branches removed and filled some low spots with dirt. With our welcome spring rains, the mowing crew has already been at work to keep the grounds looking nice. Spring application of weed control chemical has already been applied as well. The Wagner Cemetery Association relies on the generosity of our community to be able to keep being able to provide the perpetual care and maintenance at the cemetery. The cost of plots being sold and/or grave opening fees for prior purchased plots alone is not enough to cover each years expenses. We thank each and every one who has a little time to help keep the cemetery a beautiful resting place for our loved ones.
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