After a COVID-19 postponement in 2020, the Class of 2000 held a 20+1 year reunion on Saturday, July 3rd at the Dixon Townhall Theatre. Pictured back row (L-R) are Chris Mikkelsen, Heather (Combs) Williamson, Karen (Bartling) Timanus, Macy Urrutia, and Nick Wendell. Front row (L-R) John Vakiner, Brandy (Bearshield) Louwagie, Chad Slade, Sonya (Miller) Zimbelman, Katie (Steffen) Lundy, Kyra (Pochop) Jung, Erin (Stukel) George, Echo McSweeney, Ray Stevicks. Classmates present but not pictured: Chris Sinkular, Nick Papousek, Justin Jelinek, Hilary (Haines) Veskrna, and Chere (Cook) Stephen.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Since 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument in Arlington National Cemetery has been a tribute to American service members who have died without their remains being identified. For this 100th anniversary, the Mary Chilton Chapter, NSDAR & the SDSDAR have arranged for “A Call to Honor: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica” to come to Sioux Falls as part of a two-day commemoration in honor of our veterans and those still serving in our military.

Thursday, July 22.

On July 15, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Stephanie Rissler and Julie Bartling to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) Commission. “South Dakota’s breathtaking parks and tremendous hunting and fishing opportunities are a big part of what makes our state so special,” said Governor Kristi Noem.

Gregory County 4-H hosted a healthy eating workshop. Youth were about learn the basics of nutrients, eating for good health, as well as how to read a nutrition label and make the best food choices. The workshop wrapped up with an activity where the youth were able to be food critics and were able to try new foods.

Governor Kristi Noem recently announced that South Dakota closed the 2021 budget year on June 30 with a surplus of $85.9 million. Total general fund revenue for fiscal year 2021 finished $62.0 million higher than adopted estimates, and the state general fund budget ended with expenditures approximately $23.9 million lower than budgeted.