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The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 5 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026, at City Hall. Mayor Cerny offers some parting words As he turned over the mayorship to mayor-elect Laura Petersen, Mayor Al Cerny had a few parting thoughts.

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Ahoy, young adventurers in Gregory, grades BK-12th (just completed)! Theatre 605 Tours is searching for the next crew of daring explorers to star in their original musical production, Space Pirates! Presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress. com).

Wade Juracek has done a lot of running in his life. He has completed 26 marathons, including 7 Abbot World Major Marathons —most recently Cape Town, South Africa — often running to support good causes. In September, he has a different kind of long-distance run planned. As a participant in the 437 Project, he will run 10-12 miles four days in a row as a group of 13 runners cross the state to raise money and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

M OMENTS A more meaningful summer As temperatures rise and summer activities begin, many people look forward to vacations, beach days, and spending more time outdoors. Yet for others, summer can bring heightened anxiety, self-consciousness, and concerns about body image.

There is a buzz in the air. There always is at this time of year. There’s baseball, softball, camping, and all kinds of activities. There’s also preparations for the 4th of July. It seems like everyone is planning something. Adults are talking about snacks, meals, parades, or the organizations they will be helping out over the holiday. Kids on the other hand, are talking about fireworks, which ride they will go on first, and how much candy they will get at the parade.

HIGHMORE — Strong storms ripped through portions of central and eastern South Dakota early Monday morning, leaving roofs torn off homes, vehicles tipped over, grain bins caved in and wind turbine towers folded in half.

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The Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee is thrilled to bring the now 10 time PRCA Rodeo Clown of the year Justin Rumford, to The Burke Stampede’s 36th edition. That’s right, the funniest guy in rodeo, affectionately called “Rump”, is coming back to entertain crowds on Friday, July 17, Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, at the Burke Stampede Rodeo, all starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Stampede Arena, Burke, SD.

Tyler Kenzy was announced as the winner of the South Dakota Cattleman’s Association’s Fed Cattle Challenge at their Prime Time Gala on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Sioux Falls. Tyler represented Gregory County FFA in the team division.