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With COVID raising its ugly head again, we would like to remind you we have FREE COVID tests available for pick up at the library. If you cannot come to the library we may be able to deliver the tests to you. Call the library at 605 487-7524 for more information.
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On Monday, July 18, Wagner’s 16U teener team traveled north of I-90 into McCook County to take on the Salem Cubs. This was a pitcher’s duel as Carter Cournoyer for Wagner and Carter Randall for the Cubs made quick work of most batters. Unfortunately for Wagner, Salem ended up with a bit more offense as they would come out on top by a score of 2-1.
Read moreI’ve been watching the live feed of outer space images captured by the James Webb space telescope. Ethereal music plays in the background as fantastic pictures of color and light play across the screen in my living room.
Read moreWhen Democrats took office in January 2021, Congress had just passed a fifth bipartisan COVID relief bill that met essentially all current pressing COVID needs. Still eager to spend more, Democrats then passed a massive $1.9 trillion piece of legislation under the guise of COVID relief that flooded the economy with unnecessary government money, and the economy overheated as a result. Then, despite steadily climbing inflation in the wake of their bill, Democrats seemed incapable of learning from their mistake, and they spent last fall attempting to double down on the failed strategy that helped get us into this mess in the first place.
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Lindsey (Van Gerpen) Fathke of Avon was named as the K-12 Principal, taking over Kathy Blahas position. She also starts the new school year as Head Volleyball Coach for the Lady Pirates.
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The Derecho storm that swept through Avon in May, left damage and ruble in it's wake. In town, the Avon football/track buildings took a big hit. Since the storm, Terry and Nathan Schultz have been hard at work to get the buildings back in working order before the football season begins.
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