Hold onto your paddles — things are about to get hilariously out of hand at the 605 Unity Jam! On June 15 at 5:30 PM, Wagner Lake becomes the epicenter of chaos and comedy during the Battle of the Blindfolded Boaters, an event where teamwork, trust, and possibly a sense of direction (or lack thereof) will be put to the test.
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Almost 800 names and final resting places of military men and women from our area were read off. Almost 180 served after the service.
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Daughters of the American Revolution decorated the grave of Miss Jane Smith Williamson for Memorial Day.
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The May 21st Rotary Club began their meeting with Song Leader Gerrit Juffer leading the members in a rousing rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic in honor of the upcoming Memorial Weekend.
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The seventh annual SDSU Energize Conference was held in Platte May 6-7. Wagner was well-represented with seven community representatives and one guest speaker. Locals attending the event were City Administrator Debbra Houseman, Wagner Area Growth Executive Director Margaret Doom, City Council President Brenda Jaton, Wagner Boys and Girls Club Health and Life Skills Coordinator Amy Doom, Fort Randall Federal Credit Union team members Jenni Dvorak and Jenna Weisser, Mayor Alyssa Mathis, and Jason Kuhlman. Dana Sanderson was a guest speaker for a breakout session entitled “605 Unity Jam ‘A Jamboree of Art & Music’ A Multi-Cultural Celebration.”
Read moreThe 605 Unity Jam is approximately one month away and final steps are being taken to wrap up the final planning involved with this special event. The Unity Jam is being held on Sunday, June 15 at Wagner Lake and will feature: Youth Fishing, Teen Spike Ball Tournament, Bean Bag Tournament, Blindfold Canoe Races, Arts and Craft Show, Food Trucks, Traditional Czech Dancing Demonstration, Youth Powwow, Lots of Live Music, Outdoor Church Service and more. The entertainment will include: Uncle Roy and the Boys, Kara Hanan, CZ & the Walleyes, Kobe Jordan, Ted & Alice Mille (Great Plains Folk Music), Indigenous and Mogen’s Heroes.
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