Term 2029
Kirk Haas has lived in the LaGrange community for most of his life. He graduated from Southeast School in Yoder, then attended Casper College in Casper, WY. Kirk graduated from the University of Wyoming BA in Animal Science with a minor in Economics. In 1995 he married Stephanie and they have 3 children and one grandchild. He works as a loan officer at Points West Community Bank, and also helps on the family ranch. Kirk is member of the LaGrange Volunteer Fire Department. Other interests include hunting and politics. Kirk has served on the LaGrange Town Council since 2017. “Lagrange is home. I've raised my family here and hope to preserve this community for future generations.”
Government
LaGrange Info
Profile
County – Goshen
Zip Code – 82221
Elevation – 4,587 ft above sea level
Population – 372
Median age – 37
Total Households – 86
Average cost of housing – $52,067
Education
- Elementary School (K-6) – Avg 30 students
- Junior High & High School (7-12) bus to Yoder, WY
- Frontier School of the Bible (3 year program) – Avg 205 students
Utilities
- Electricity – Wyrulec Company – 1-877-977-8532
- No natural gas
- Water – Municipal
- Sewer – Municipal
- Solid Waste Disposal- contracted
- Propane – several suppliers available in surrounding area
Medical
- Community Hospital – 35.2 miles; Torrington, WY
- Regional West Medical Center – 64.5 miles; Scottsbluff, NE
- Cheyenne Regional – 68.3 miles; Cheyenne, WY
- Kimball County Hospital – 78.4 miles; Kimball, NE
City Distances
- Torrington, WY 33.7 miles
- Burns, WY 36.9 miles
- Pine Bluffs, WY 42.0 miles
- Lingle, WY 43.2 miles
- Cheyenne, WY 56.1 miles
- Wheatland, WY 65.7 miles
- Scottsbluff, NE 52.0 miles
- Denver, CO 154.42 miles
- Casper, WY 177.55 miles
Government
- Type – Mayor/Council
- Police – Goshen County Sheriff (Torrington, WY)
- No Zoning Regulations
- No Planning Commission
- Total Sales/Use Tax – 5.25%
Government
- Baseball Diamond
- Rodeo Arena
- Bill Ward Memorial Playground
- 3 – Parks
- Tennis Court and Basketball Court
- Walk Path – 1.3 miles long
- Frisbee Golf
- Fitness Center
- Volleyball Court
- Glendo State Park – 91 miles
- Guernsey State Park – 68 miles
- Hawk Springs Reservoir – 11 miles
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Town Council
Town Meetings are second Thursday of every month at 7pm
Council Members
Elections are the 2nd Tuesday in May on odd years
Michael Huseby
Council Member
Term 2027
Mike is graduate of Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music and received his BA degree in Biblical Studies from Frontier School of the Bible. He served as Youth Pastor at Wausau Bible Church in Wausau, Wisconsin for 18 years. Mike also worked in food service and was part-owner of a food service brokerage, Carousel Marketing for 13 years in Wisconsin. Mike has been married to Lois for 51 years and has three married children and nine grandchildren. Mike has served as the Dean of Students at Frontier School of the Bible since 2002 He teaches three classes and has other varied responsibilities at the school. Mike is also active in the LaGrange Bible Church in LaGrange where Mike serves as the chairman of the Board. Mike is the president of the Lagrange Volunteer fire department and serves on the town council.
Jennifer Pragnell
Council Member
Term 2027
Jenny is a near lifelong resident of LaGrange. She graduated from LaGrange High School and has a BS in Business Administration. Professionally, Jenny serves as the Fiscal Services Supervisor for the Wyoming Department of Education. She also volunteers as the bookkeeper for LaGrange Bible Church, a role she has served in for over 30 years. She recently retired from the LaGrange Bear Creek Unity Association board of directors where she spent over 20 years as treasurer. She and her husband Tracy have three married daughters and six granddaughters. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Teresa “Tracy” May
Council Member
Term 2029
Tracy came to LaGrange area in 2000. She and her husband Randy have been lifelong farming partners for 45 years. Farming, bookkeeping, hay sales, and daily management decisions define most of Tracy’s days. It is a life she loves! Randy and Tracy have been blessed with 3 married children and 6 grandchildren. Her family is her passion, and she thoroughly enjoys taking in her grandkids’ activities.
John Goold
Council Member
Term 2029
John came to LaGrange in 2002 to attend Bible College and graduated with his BA in General Bible. John became a licensed Journeyman Electrician in 2014. He has worked for Tremain Electric since 2011, and enjoys serving his community in practical ways. John has been apart of the LaGrange Volunteer Fire Dept since 2009. He also serves on the Board of LaGrange Bible Church. John married his wife Lucinda in 2012, and they have 2 children. John enjoys spending time with his family: whether camping, hiking, or sitting in the backyard roasting smores.
Administration
Cathy Stoddard
Clerk
Cathy has worked for the Town of LaGrange since August 2001. She grew up in Montana and came to Wyoming to obtain her degrees. She met her husband, Tony, while in college and they have three children. Cathy loves spending time with her kids as often as possible. Her hobbies include gardening and working with horses. “I love working in LaGrange, there is never a dull moment!”
Tracy Pragnell
Public Works Director
Tracy was a council member from 2000-2004. In March 2004, he became the LaGrange Public Works Director. He is a Wyoming native where he received his education. He and his wife, Jenny, have three children and four grandchildren. His hobbies include spoiling his grandkids, hunting and camping with his family.
Cullene Clayton
Assistant Clerk
Cullene has worked for the Town of LaGrange since 2020. She and her husband, Jim, worked in ministry for many years before coming to LaGrange. They have a son, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her favorite hobby is decorating, she also loves to visit antique malls and flea markets. “LaGrange is a small and beautiful town.”







