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FFA members write tribute to their advisors
Gregory Elevator demolition aftermath

Burke Bombers 1-1 for the week
Jr. Teeners tie at home in double-header
CONGRATULATIONS on your performances at the Region Tournament Good Luck at the Class B State Golf Tournament

Pickleball courts to become a reality at park

Pickleball courts were on the agenda at the city council meeting, held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025. City Finance Officer Trudy Waterman secured a quote of $858.87 from BSN Sports for nets and paint to transform one tennis court at the Gregory City Park into two pickleball courts.
Juracek completes 20th marathon, earns six-star medal

Ten years and 20 marathons have led local Marathon Man Wade Juracek to his latest accomplishment of the six-star Abbott World Marathon Majors. His final star in the medal was the Tokyo Marathon, which he ran on March 2.
Gorillas advance to SoDak 16

Gregory 73 vs. Marty 45 The Gregory Gorillas defeated the Marty Braves on Friday night, March 7, in the Region 5B basketball action.
AAU wrestlers compete at districts

Participants included: 6U: 40-Brogan Beetem, 4th; 43-Easton Shoemaker, 3rd; 43-Ashton Lee, 5th; 46-Abram Veskrna, 1st; 49Bear Anderson, 3rd. 8U: 53-Alex Wenger, 1st; 53-Ruger Anderson, 2nd; 53-Chester Vomacka, 6th; 57-Rebel Kepler, 7th; 57-Henry Cook, 8th; 57-Newt Boes, dnp; 57-Jax Bearshield, dnp; 61-Jaxon Stukel, 5th; 65-Brody Arizmendis, 2nd; 70-Briggs Hamilton, 2nd; Hwt-Anders DuFrane, 1st; Hwt- Max Lane, 2nd.
Gregory declared a Purple Heart City on March 3, 2025

PROCLAMATION A Purple Heart City Gregory, SD Whereas, The residents of Gregory have great admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served their country and this community in the Armed Forces; and Whereas, Veterans have paid the high price of freedom by leaving their families and communities and placing themselves in harm’s way for the good of all; and Whereas, the Purple Heart was the first American service award of decoration made available to the common soldier and is specifically awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who have been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in combat with a declared enemy of the United States of America; and Whereas, The mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill among the combat-wounded veteran members and families, promote patriotism, support legislative initiatives, and most importantly— make sure we never forget; Now, Therefore, I, Allen J. Cerny, Mayor of Gregory, SD, do Proclaim the City of Gregory as a purple Heart City and encourage the citizens of Gregory to show their appreciation for the sacrifices the Purple Heart recipients have made in defending our freedoms, to acknowledge their courage, and to show them the honor and support they have earned.
After three major construction projects in 64 years, Kotrba steps down from board

After 64 years of serving on the hospital and nursing home board, Emmett Kotrba recently retired. When Emmett graduated from high school, he planned to get a degree in civil engineering at the School of Mines and get a job with the California Highway Department.