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The corn and beans came out of the damage caused by the hail and high winds two weeks ago. The corn was bent over and the leaves were broken, but now it is looking phenomenal.

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Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make money? Because according to our natural instincts, spending money and buying the things we desire is supposed to make us happy. Why do I use the word ‘supposed’? Well, we might imagine and hope that certain things can make us happy, but the sobering truth is that they usually do not.

The Winner Elks Rodeo will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 21-23. Bareback riding, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, barrel racing, ranch bronc riding, and of course— bull riding! Not only that, but the Winner Elks Rodeo has bull soccer each night, Friday, July 21st, through Sunday, July 23rd, at their 54th annual fundraiser for LifeScape Children’s Outreach Services.

Dallas Cares announced the winner of its annual scholarship. Senior students submitted one-page essays on the value of volunteering. Three boys and seven girls submitted applications. It was inspirational to read all of the essays and learn how our local seniors volunteer.

The following students graduated after the spring 2023 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,400 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate colleges.

June 29 was a historic day for the Diocese of Rapid City, as seven men were ordained to the diaconate - six to the permanent office and one as a transitional deacon who will be ordained a priest in the coming months.

The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2023, at City Hall. Mayor donating his time as finance officer During the public forum portion of the meeting, the council was asked who had been filling in as finance officer since Alex Hamilton’s resignation.

Dakota Resources, a Community Development Financial Institution serving rural communities across South Dakota, hosted a Thriverr Network Gathering in Gregory County on July 11 and 12. The event brought together 25 community leaders from across South Dakota to learn more about how they might use community engagement practices to build thriving regions.

The last meeting of the 2022-23 Gregory School District Board of Education was called to order at 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2023, in the high school conference room. Weight-lifting class to be offered this year Principal Jeff Determan has been working on schedules.