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The Gregory School Board gave the go-ahead to co-op with Colome for all sports for grades 6-12 at their regular meeting, held at noon, Monday, February 9, 2026. The teams will be called the Gregory Gorillas, and the colors will be red and white. Colome has asked to have one or two home games at their gym for varsity sports, but that has not yet been settled and is not a deal-breaker for them. Costs will be prorated for each school per athlete. Both schools will follow Gregory’s current rules for eligibility, academic requirements, and training rules.

The second and final reading of the ordinance change to eliminate minimum lot requirements was held at 10 a.m. during the regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as advertised. Auditor Julie Bartling had spoken to Brian Mc-Ginnis of Planning & Development District III, and he recommended including an agriculture use covenant individuals would be required to sign as they apply for a building permit on small acreages, stating that they are aware that they are in an ag district and are going to be surrounded by agricultural activities.

A Celebration of life to be held for Randy Grim A celebration of life for Randy Grim, age 65, of Gregory, SD, will be held at 12 p.m. at Gregory Lanes, in Gregory, SD on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

The 2026 Wrangler South Dakota High School Rodeo Showcase took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Summit Arena at the Monument. The showcase was part of Rodeo Rapid City.

The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for its 2026 Sutton Leaders and Rural POWER programs, a free, year-long leadership development opportunity for South Dakotans committed to making a positive impact in their communities.

The State Historic Preservation Office of the South Dakota State Historical Society is holding an essay contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top three essays during Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month, which is celebrated in May.

The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions.

SDATAT is offering one $1500, one $1000, and one $500 scholarship to three senior high school students who reside in South Dakota, are currently attending a South Dakota public, private, or parochial high school or a home school program and live in a small town or township that is a current member of SDATAT. (A membership list is available on the sdtownships.com website) or contact your local town/township board. Graduates of the class of 2026 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The student must use the scholarship for a college, university, or vocational school which has a physical presence in South Dakota.

Working registered nurses (RN) will have another option for attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Dakota Wesleyan University is launching a fully online program to accommodate working nurses who are looking to expand their skills and find more career opportunities.