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ALLERGIES DURING PREGNANCY

10 hours ago By Rebecca M. Duron, Md, Msph

Pregnancy is such an incredible state of anticipation. Each day it seems like you’re finding something new to wonder or worry about! Having an allergic or immune system condition can certainly add a few questions and considerations to the list, though. - Is my nose congested from seasonal allergies?

LIBRARY NEWS

10 hours ago By News Staff

With schoolstarting onthe 12th it is time for the library to update our information for children under the age of 6th grade. We need full names and contact information for each child. This is important for emergencies, or illness that can occur at the library.

Sports

WAGNER WAVES SWIMMERS COMPETE AT AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS

10 hours ago By Submitted By Yelle Turner, Wagner Waves

Six athletes from the Wagner Waves Swim Team competed at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics from July 27th – August 2nd in Des Moines, IA as part of Team Nebraska Swim along with other athletes from the James River Valley League.

Javian Pesicka had catching duties for the Wagner Junior Legion team in opening tournament action Monday, July 27 at McCormick Park.

POST 11 BATTLES THROUGH REGION 4B TOURNAMENT

1 week ago By Submitted By Coach Matt Slaba

Wagner’s Post 11 American Junior Legion team hosted the Region 4B Tournament July 27-29. Wagner was up for the first game on Monday as they played the Scotland-Menno-Freeman-Canistota 79ers.

Columns

CAN YOU CLAIM THIS?

10 hours ago By News Staff

P salm18: 1- 3 ' I wi l l love thee, O Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Just Thought I'd Ask

2 weeks ago By News Staff

P salms 15:1- 5 'Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

Lifestyle

EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE AT 19TH ANNUAL WAGNER CANCER WALK

10 hours ago By News Staff

The 19th Annual Wagner Cancer Walk was held on a beautiful evening Saturday, August 8, at Wagner Lake, bringing together cancer survivors, families, friends, and community members for an evening of hope and remembrance.

Dan Buchholtz, Project Manager for Highway 46 Construction, and Rotarian Deb Houseman, Program Presenter. Courtesy Photo

Rotary News

2 weeks ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup

The Wagner Rotary Club gathered for its regular Wednesday meeting on July 22. President Jeff Doom made his arm vibrate as he whacked the Rotary Bell to bring members to order. Rotary Grace was said and then a delicious roast beef meal by Valley Pump was enjoyed by all.

Obituaries

FRED DRAPEAU JR. “BABE'

10 hours ago By News Staff

Funeral services for Fred Drapeau Jr. 'Babe,' were Friday, August 7 at the Wagner National Guard Armory. Burial was in the Cedar Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Lake Andes. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.Fred Drapeau Jr.

KARLA R. BROWN

10 hours ago By News Staff

Karla Renee Brown was born on January 5, 1970, to Carroll 'Shorty' Brown and Katherine (Bachmann) Brown in Wagner.Funeral services took place at Zion Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE

1 month ago By News Staff

The Avon 8U Baseball team wrapped up its season in championship fashion by hosting and winning the 8U League Tournament on Saturday, June 27. The young Pirates opened the tournament with a 15-4 victory over Tabor before defeating Parkston 7-2 to advance to the championship game.