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Kevin Andersh has decided to retire from the Wagner Community School District after 41 years. Andersh began driving school bus for WCS in the fall of 1983. He first started working for WCS when he and his wife had moved back to Wagner and he was in need of a job.

The 4th Annual 605 Unity Jam was held Sunday at Wagner Lake. The event is a A Multi-Cultural Jamboree of Art & Music. The purpose of the event is to increase cultural awareness, understanding, acceptance and appreciation of all cultures.

My name is Joanie Holm. I am a certified nurse practitioner in Brookings, South Dakota and I am the person fortunate to have been the life partner of the original Prairie Doc, Richard P. Holm, M.D. Rick and I were married for 40 years before his passing in March of 2020.

Avon Legion and Auxiliary held their Memorial Day Program Monday, May 27th. Jim and Shirley Jonkers received 70 year recognition for American Legion Membership. Florence Powers read the Auxiliary Departed with Lydia Yost and Abby Gretschmann assisting (pictures above).

A suspect has been arrested and faces multiple charges in relation to a homicide that occurred in Charles Mix County last week.

FARM/HORSE CATEGORY: 1st Place: Robert Stock BUSINESS CATEGORY: 1st Place: Pumpr Niks 2nd Place: Ft.

Photos by Barb Pechous GIRLS 4 Year Old 1st Zelie Weber, Lake Andes 2nd Mariline Derry, Lake Andes 3rd Luna Cooper, Lake Andes 5 Year Old 1st Hailey Hinke, Pickstown 2nd Teagan Petrik, Lake Andes ...

Crowned on Saturday June 1st at the Fish Days Street Dance were the winners of the Mr. Carp and Miss Bullhead competition. Those competing for the coveted titles were Cole Bergin, Cliff Johnson, Bradley Dangel, Tab Stluka, Joy Wenzlaff and Aubrey Gray. Cliff Johnson was crowned Mr.