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For many who grew up here, Gregory is synonomous with Gorilla Football. Gregory Gorilla football is more than a sport; it’s a tradition, a legacy, a community; one that was built by amazing leaders like Mike Dacy, Dan Whalen, and countless others. Mark Vedral recalls the days when the team changed at the auditorium, then followed the fire truck down the road to the field. “Imagine a small army of football players walking down the road, and all you hear is the sound of their cleats, tapping the ground,” Mark Vedral recalls. “We would walk onto the field and the other team would always be staring, unnerved.”

The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card for children born in the United States between July 2 and December 31, 2026, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The limited-edition cards, identical in function to a standard Social Security card, will feature the official Freedom 250 logo in black ink, marking the recipient’s birth during the nation’s 250th year.

BILLINGS, Mont., July 1, 2026 — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced today that the United States did not agree to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in its current form and will continue separate negotiations with Canada and Mexico.

Huron, South Dakota, July 1, 2026 – After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers in South Dakota should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline. “To receive program benefits for USDA programs, producers should file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Roger Chase, State Executive Director in South Dakota.

Residents from across Nebraska and South Dakota are invited to make the journey to Spencer to experience Remembering Our Fallen, the nationally acclaimed traveling memorial honoring America’s military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror. The memorial will be on display Wednesday, July 29, through Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Spencer Community Hall.

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Gregory County sent six FFA members, Naomi Hanson, Lacy Peck, Charissa Ring, Ben Stevicks, Joseph Stevicks and Taylor Zeisler, to West River Leadership retreat, at Storm Mountain in Rapid City, SD. FFA members had a full week of activities arriving Monday, June 29, 2026, and coming home, Friday, July 3, 2026.