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The Wagner Rotary club held a weekly meeting on Wednesday, August 13. President Jamie Soukup called the meeting to order with a rap on the Rotary bell. Soukup then lead a prayer for our meal and mission.
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Wagner Rotary Club was welcomed by former President Jordan Weber to the August 6th meeting. There were several guests in attendance. Amanda Soukup from Katy, Texas was present with her Mother-in-law Rotarian Linda Soukup; Deb Houseman was introduced by Rotarian Becky Brunsing; Jody Kotab was invited by Rotarian Linda Soukup; Rotarian Patty Frei introduced her Great Niece Sophie Beeson, and Michaela Jones was present courtesy of Alison Woods. All those present gave thanks for the meal and fellowship by reciting the Rotary Prayer.
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MADISON, S.D., Aug. 6, 2025 – Dakota State University student Chelsey Moad is student teaching special education for the fall semester in the Andes Central School District. Moad is an elementary education and special education major from Wagner, South Dakota.
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With the start of the new school the library is looking to develop programs which encourage reading at all ages. On the state level the South Dakota Library Association has a committee that nominates books for children in the following age ranges ; grades PreK-1 for Prairie Bud, grades 2-3 for Prairie Bloom, and grades 4-5 for Prairie Pasque. The library has invested in these 12 books for each age range and is currently developing an incentive program for those students who participate.
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“I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” The man who wrote those words knew a thing or two about the subject. After all, he had authored a Declaration of Independence making the bold, dangerous proclamation that the thirteen original colonies “[were], and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”
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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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