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Sons of American legion to meet

The Sons of the American Legion will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 16th, at the Legion Post in Gregory. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. and all members and potential members are encouraged to attend.

USD Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

More than 2,500 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the fall 2024 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors. Full-time, undergraduate students are named to the Dean’s List if they received a 3.5 GPA for courses they took in the fall 2024 semester, and they had no incomplete or failing grades: Mya Determan, Coy Determan, Cassidy Keiser, Jordan Jo Svatos, Jessy Jo VanDerWerff..

SDSU Extension Pesticide Applicator (PAT) Training to be held Jan. 22

Private applicator certification is required before an agricultural producer can purchase or use a restricted use pesticide. A producer who has the potential to produce more than $1,000 of an agricultural commodity must be certified to use any pesticide. There is no fee for a private applicator certification, which is valid for three years and expires on the last day of February.

Gregory County 4-H kicks off new year

Gregory County 4-H is kicking off the next year of activities. We are very excited for all this year holds- with shooting sports, programs and workshops, youth in action contests, and achievement days!

Brent Veurink, of Platte, receives company’s top real estate award

Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management and brokerage company, is pleased to announce that Brent Veurink was recently presented with the Farmers National Company President’s Circle Award for his outstanding efforts in real estate sales.

Former Attorney General Vargo returns to state work with appointment by Jackley

Former South Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo will serve as assistant attorney general for the state’s police commission, after a rotation of staff members formerly advised the commission. Attorney General Marty Jackley appointed Vargo to the position on Dec.

A National Day of Observance has been declared for former President, Jimmy Carter

Remembering Jimmy Carter 1924 ~ 2024 The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Postal Service will continue to accept and process volume dropped by commercial mailers at mail processing facilities.

Grant funding available for art projects and programs

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) announces grant funding is available for South Dakota artists, arts organizations, and other nonprofits for arts projects and programs throughout the state. The application deadline is March 1, 2025.