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One of the biggest challenges parents face today is how to parent well in our digital world. Phones, tablets, social media, and video games are everywhere and for many children these devices can feel as necessary as oxygen.

We are thrilled to share that our Gregory County 4-H members proudly represented us at the South Dakota State Fair from Wednesday, August 27, 2025 to Monday, September 1, 2025. Our talented 4-H participants brought sheep, poultry, and display exhibits to the State Fair this year, showcasing their dedication and hard work.

GF Buche Co. has promoted Scott Davis to Director of Grocery Store Operations.

The Gregory Community Arts Council is raising a glass to laughter with its fall production of Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. This fast-paced farce blends sharp wit with slapstick humor, proving that a little faith, friendship, and a few bottles of “holy spirits” can turn even the most serious situations into side-splitting comedy.

The Gregory School District has some new, and a couple fairly new, staff members this year—two teachers, four paraprofessionals, two kitchen staff, and one maintenance/ custodian. Jaimie Braun Jaimie is one of the new paraprofessionals at the Gregory School District.

Gregory Police Chief Ryan Cook and Officer Tom Claussen are teaming up with Wildlife Conservation Officer Cheyenne Colton to offer the HuntSAFE Hunter Safety and Firearm Education class for youth ages 12 and up (youth under 16 must take the course in order to buy a tag). The class will take place over the three evenings of September 24-26, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium Community Room.

The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025, at City Hall. Library’s STEAM programs gaining in popularity The library gained five new patrons in the month of August, a little slower than previous months, according to Library Director Tara Engel.

Marv and Julie Braun are this year’s homecoming parade marshals. Marv was a 1973 graduate of Gregory High School and then got his pre-chiropractic education at SDSU and then his chiropractic doctorate degree at NWCC in Minneapolis. Julie graduated from high school in 1974 from Petaluma, California.

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STEAM Club began on Monday, September 8, from 3–4 p.m. for 1st– 5th graders. This program will run throughout the school year on Mondays except holidays and school breaks. STEAM Club is open to all students, public or home schooled. Snack donations are always appreciated, as the kids are hungry after a full day of learning.