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Kimberly Tolsma and Sarah Swier were honored to attend the Honors Choir USA in Honolulu, Hawaii from June 13th through June 19th.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve worked in the ER, but some stories stay with me. One such story belongs to a woman in her early 30s. After a year of trying to conceive, she was finally pregnant. Then she started spotting. When she developed severe pain, and almost fainted while putting their toddler to bed, her husband brought her to the emergency room.
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One hundred twenty-five years! Where in the world can you find a church that has grown in faith, fellowship, friendship, and family for 125 years. Halfway between Wagner and Lake Andes on Highway 281. East Lake Andes Lutheran Church celebrated their 125th year of ministry on Sunday, June 12, 2022 with a worship service in the church and a catered meal following outside. Pastor Tom who has been the permanent pastor since August 2020, was joined in leading worship and praise by Gary Maas (former pastor 2005-2013), Bill VanGerpen (former pastor 2008- ) and Brad Veurink (former pastor from 2005-2020).
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Wagner Community School District will hold a school board election on Tuesday, June 21st with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wagner Armory.
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For the past few months, I’ve been fielding questions about the baby formula crisis. Make no mistake, the shortage of baby formula is indeed a crisis.
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On June 7th and 8th the Avon Senior Choir and Band members ventured to Omaha for their music trip. They enjoyed outdoor dining and shopping at the Old Market, Westroads Mall, attended the musical Anastasia, stayed at a new contemporary hotel where they played pool, arcade games, and dice games. The next day they started at Zen coffee where they tried coffee flights and gourmet toast flights, followed by 36 holes of mini golf, batting cages, and more shopping. On the way back they enjoyed a scenic look out point near Vermillion. Thanks to everyone that has supported our fundraisers throughout the year. This is the only way these trips are possible, and we make some pretty great memories together! Pictured infront of the Orpheum Theater is Haden Cahoy, Mrs. Schultz, Kiara Driesen, Tiffany Pelton, Reece Loewe, Ms. Larsgaard, Haleigh Tjeerdsma, Makayla Kopp, and Katie Gretschmann.
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The 8U and 10U softball teams hosted their first home game against Yankton on Monday, June 6. The girls are coached by Tiffany Pelton. Good Luck on your season girls! Photos by Nikki Fathke
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