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3X The Christmas Event invites you to kick off the holiday season right in the middle of Burke’s Main Street. The street will be closed off to cars and lit with festive twinkle lights.

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The South Dakota High School Activities Association has begun to collect data from state tournaments to gauge the economic impact of those events. According to SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos, the study will help the association engage with local chambers of commerce in an effort show the economic worth of the state events and perhaps find a way to get local businesses to lower costs for hotel rooms and food.

In the context of a public school district, communication is not merely a function of daily operations— it is the lifeblood that ensures the smooth and efficient running of educational systems, promotes student success, and strengthens the relationship between the school community and its stakeholders. Effective communication within a school district involves a range of interactions between administrators, teachers, students, parents, school boards, and the wider community. When communication is strong and consistent, it creates a shared sense of purpose, supports collaboration, and contributes to a positive learning environment. Conversely, poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, disengagement, and a breakdown in trust, ultimately affecting the educational experience and outcomes.

Gregory High School senior Ryler Stevicks has had a dream for a trophy case at the new high school since he was in junior high, and recently, with the help of his fellow classmates, that dream has become a reality.

This is the second in a series of articles about the history of the hospital and nursing home in Gregory. The idea for a nursing home in Gregory came about as a result of a chance remark.

The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2024. Alley problem solved with no action taken Several residents were in attendance at the meeting to learn about the latest development regarding the alley in Gregory Heights Addition.

In bygone days, Veterans Day was celebrated in Gregory with a parade, a meal at the Legion, and a dance. Many years, the veterans of specific wars would congregate to swap war stories and recall shared memories. In the beginning, those stories often involved a particular soldier from Gregory—PFC Alfred Hutchison—as the men gathered in the building of the Post named in his honor.

For those of you who read my weekly columns, you know that they can take on many forms. They’re often focused on updating you on changing policies or issues that I am focused on. Sometimes they celebrate major events in our state, holidays, or the achievement of something that we’ve been working on for a while.

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