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Behind every great rodeo is a great Stock Contractor who knows the business of buckin’ horses, buckin’ bulls and timed event cattle. The Burke Stampede is proud to say that we have once again pardnered with one of the best in the business, Chancy Wilson and crew of Muddy Creek ProRodeo. Muddy Creek has been our contractor of choice for many of the 35 years of rodeo in Burke. Chancy recognized that the Stampede had been doing everything professionally except inviting the cowboys and cowgirls of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association) to compete on our arena floor. The Burke Stampede took Chancy’s encouragement and advice to heart and hit the dirt running being sanctioned by the PRCA for the first time ever in 2021. It was all we had hoped for and dreamed of and more, now five years later, we are not looking back! Once again, welcome home Chancy Wilson and Muddy Creek ProRodeo to the Legend that is THE BURKE STAMPEDE RODEO!
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The Wagner Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new businesses into the Wagner Community. The first ribbon cutting was held at the Wagner Barber shop to welcome Sioux Barber LLC owned by Quentin Bruguier and the second welcomed in Power & Flow Fitness Studio owned by Whitney Weber. Congratulations and the best of luck to both businesses on their new ventures!
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The new Sergeant at Arms is Gerrit Juffer and he took to the podium like a pro!
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Special congratulations to Charles Mix County 4-Her, Luke Dangel, as he competed in the National Shooting Sports Championships last week. Luke earned his way to Nationals in .22 rifle. Luke placed 13th overall, 10th in silhouettes, and 2nd as a team. This is quite the achievement, considering 740 individuals were competing from 40 states! Congratulations, Luke, as you continue to make Charles Mix 4-H proud!
Read moreWhat do a swim coach, lifeguard, surf instructor, Olympic gold medalist, and paperboy have in common? They are all mixed up in the mystery of the summer and you won’t want to miss it. On July 9 Wagner Pool Fundraising will be hosting an adult-preferred pool party. No, you don’t have to swim or do the limbo. However, if you’re into great food, beachy cocktails/mocktails or beer, a festive atmosphere, yard games, upbeat music and a mystery this is for you.
Read moreSDSU Extension will host the 'Living Your Best Life with Chronic Disease' webinar and gatherings on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CDT/9:00 a.m. MT, for Chronic Disease Awareness Day.
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Lots of memories were shared at the Ravinia All School Reunion this past Saturday night, June 28, at the Ravinia Fire Hall. And what better way to start off those memories than to walk through the door and hear the taped music of everybody's favorite Bures Bohemian Band. Jan (Schmidt) Schiferl started the program welcoming everyone in attendance with Richard Dvorak adding a welcome message and dinner prayer. Following the meal, Dave Honomichl gave the Foundation Report and 'Words of Wisdom' were given by Ernie Ray Bures. Jean Barkley relayed greetings from Tom Brokaw who had attended Ravinia and Pickstown Schools and shared stories of his early years living in the area. Jean and Jan got the crowd involved in a musical game 'Name that Tune' asking everyone to sing the title of the song and guess the year it was recorded. The evening ended with former cheerleaders leading the crowd in the school song, 'On Ravinia.' Plans are to hold next year's All School Reunion on June 27, 2026. Committee members were Carl and Loretta Soulek, Jan Schiferl, Wanda Anderson and Jean Barkley. A shout out to Chad Soulek for preparing the meal, the Ravinia Fire Department for the use of the building and their assistance. The last graduating class from Ravinia was 1967.
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