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Bon Homme County Chapter IWLA began their trap season on Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. The trap range is open to the public. No experience necessary! There are no teams or scores. You are welcome to shoot one round or as many rounds as you like. Come on down for some summer time entertainment.

In this issue, you will find the annual publication of financial summaries of insurance companies licensed to do business in South Dakota.Insurance companies doing business in South Dakota are required by state law to publish these financial summaries each year.

Wagner Community School held a Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9th where 37 students received their diploma. Congratulations Class of 2026!

Lots of fun was had at the Rollin’ Into Summer Safely event, sponsored by Wagner Communities That Care! Over 200 helmets were given to WCS K-2 graders and bikes were given out at the after-school event.

The May 6th meeting of the Wagner Rotary club began with a warm welcome from Rotarian Jeff Doom who officiated in place of Rotarian Jamie Soukup who is busy right now with his Pioneer business. It is planting time around Wagner!

Health care is often thought of as something that happens one patient at a time in a clinic or hospital. Public health takes a broader view and is focused on improving the health of entire populations.

Wagner Elementary School, grades 1-4, presented their Spring Concert Thursday, May 7th, in the school theater under the direction of Mr. Austin Genzlinger and Mr. Michael Wilbur. Photos by Jan Martin

Seniors in Ms. Kaiser’s English class wrote four page, kid-friendly stories. They focused on keeping one tense and using dialogue correctly. When they were done writing, they got to read their own stories to Miss Ekroth’s 2nd graders! Courtesy Photos

It is not that often someone else says to us, “try harder,” but often a message we say to ourselves. Most would agree that we are our own worst critics.