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Read moreMerriam’s Midway Shows carnival on the midway and the Craft Fair & Sue Souhrada Memorial Quilt Show in the school gym kick off the 74th Annual Czech Days celebrationonThursday,June15th. TheTaborBluebirdsbaseballgame with Lesterville will be at 7:30 p.m. in Leonard Cimpl Park followed by theRichSchildMemorialfireworks display to conclude the first day of the Czech Days celebration.
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There were really no surprises as to the Wagner qualifiers for the state meet. Ashlyn Koupal will compete in the high jump. She is currently tied for 1st place in that event. Emma Yost will compete in both the shot put and discus. She is sitting 8th and 5th in those events, respectively. Shalayne Nagel will run the 200 meter dash. She has the 22nd fastest time going in. Kya Kjeldgaard will also compete in the high jump. She is tied with four others for the 18th best jump.
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After a weather cancellation May 12, Wagner Speedway Season Opener was held Friday night with a good crowd coming out to enjoy the beautiful evening and some great racing action.
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Gather your friends and family for a “Retro” 2023 Fish Days celebration June 2, 3 & 4! Fish Days provides three days of fun for everyone! One of our biggest events is the Mr. Carp & Ms. Bullhead contest and ready to compete for the 2023 titles are the Mr. Carp & Ms. Bullhead Candidates. In order for them to achieve this honor, they need your help! Vote for your favorite candidate by tossing some money in their bucket. They will be seen at various events during Fish Days and may have buckets at local businesses. The candidates who raise the most money will be crowned Mr. Carp & Ms. Bullhead Saturday night during the street dance! Your contribution helps pay for the Fish Days events we all love to attend, so please participate in the tradition!
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Federal spending has grown increasingly out of control under the Biden administration. The federal government will spend 40 percent more this year than it did just four years ago, yet the president and Democrats continue to propose more reckless spending and balk at Republicans’ responsible attempts to rein it in. Democrats have added trillions to the debt in the last two years and fueled an inflation crisis with their overspending. And their reluctance to engage in serious negotiations to reduce excess government spending risks precipitating a debt crisis.
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