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Best of the West

Best of the West

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Do You REMEMBER?

10 YEARS AGO

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MOVING WALL COMING TO SPENCER, NEBRASKA

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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WAGNER EARNS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

On Friday, August 8, WagnertraveledtoClearLake to participate in the Bravo Division of the VFW 14U State Baseball Tournament. The first part of this tournament was pool play.

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DON'T FORGET - ONE-WAY DROP OFF AT AVON PUBLIC SCHOOL

Avon School District will again be implementing their one-way drop-off from 7:30 to 8:25 a.m. on school days. Please enter Pine Street from the North (Old Hwy 50 or 2nd Street).

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DANGEROUS FREEDOM

“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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ROOTED AND RESILIENT: EMBRACING OPENNESS IN RURAL LEADERSHIP

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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