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Rural communities across South Dakota are rich with tradition, resilience, and a deep sense of place. These qualities form the backbone of our rural life. Yet in today’s rapidly changing world, our community values must be paired with an openness to new ideas. This openness is essential for our small towns to truly thrive. To become a thriving rural community, we must embrace new ways of getting things done. It also means welcoming fresh perspectives while staying grounded in our shared core values. By leading this way, rural leaders can position their communities for long-term success.
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Spencer,Nebraska,willhost a historic event as The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., arrives to honor the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. From August 28 through September1,2025,thispowerful memorial will be on display at the Spencer Baseball Field, offering a unique opportunity for our community to reflect, learn, honor those who served, and pay tribute to over 58,000 menandwomenwhosacrificed their lives or went missing during the Vietnam War.
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The Wagner American Legion Auxiliary kicked off its 2025-2026 community service year with its inaugural event on Tuesday, August 5. In celebration of National Night Out, which falls on the first Tuesday of August, the Auxiliary organized a community- wide patriotic painting party and complimentary supper. From 5 to 7 p.m., the Wagner American Legion Hall welcomed residents for a festive evening featuring walking tacos and homemade desserts prepared by Auxiliary members.
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Read moreWith the beginning of school, Moms in Prayer will be starting up again. This is a Christ centered prayer ministry made of of Moms and other interested ladies desiring to pray for the students and the school. The organization was started over 30 years ago by Fern Nichols. She, along with one other lady met to pray for their children as they started school. That small beginning has grown into an International Organization that has praying groups in all 50 states and over 120 countries.
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From the Files of the Lake Andes Wave
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You may have noticed cars with out of state license plates at the Library, Tuesday- Thursday. The Lake Andes Public Library played host to Lutheran Services of America, Lutheran Social Services of SD, The SCAN Foundation and the Public Policy Lab from New York City. The groups were here to interview local older adults as part of their Rural Voices 2025: Elevating the Resilience of Rural Older Adults Navigating Medicare-Medicaid, a human-centered initiative that uplifts the lived experiences of low-income older adults in rural and frontier communities. The project addresses persistent disparities in healthcare access and aging policy by engaging rural older adults directly in conversations that shape national solutions.
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