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Sometimes leap year isn’t a leap year

This year is a leap year, meaning that February had 29 days instead of the normal 28, which we observed on Thursday. It happens every four years, so it should come as no surprise to anyone when it rolls around. But why do we do this?

City gets state feedback on infrastructure project

SPN, the city’s engineering company for the infrastructure project, has finally received comments from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources regarding Phase I. They have revised the plans and specifications per DANR’s request and resubmitted them. They expect approval any day, Mayor Al Cerny reported at the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council on Monday evening, March 4. Originally, SPN had expected to be able to go to bid in December 2023.

Legislative Report

District 21 Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committees: Chair of Transportation, State Affairs Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.

District 3 spring meeting will be held in Pierre on March 16

The annual District 3 spring meeting of the South Dakota American Legion will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Pierre for Legionnaires from Hughes, Hyde, Potter, Stanley, Sully, Gregory, Lyman, Tripp and Hand counties.

The power of cultivating a growth mindset

Melanie VanderPol-Bailey, MSW, CSW-PIP Today I want to explore the power of cultivating a growth mindset in our lives, in the lives of our families, and our communities. So, can we change how we think about things, including ourselves? The answer is yes. You can find a wealth of information on the topic of mindset, and PhD Carol S Dweck’s work, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, is just one of many resources available. Carol writes, “When there’s a setback, someone with a fixed mindset will start thinking, ‘Maybe I don’t have what it takes?’ They may get defensive and give up. A hallmark of a successful person is that they persist in the face of obstacles, and often, these obstacles are blessings in disguise.”

Career fair surveys show student interest in remaining in community

The 2024 Gregory Economic Development Job and Career Exploration Fair (4th annual), attended by approximately 120 students and featuring 42 vendors showcasing diverse career paths, concluded with the completion of 93 student surveys. These surveys provided invaluable insights into the attendee experience and perspectives at the event.

No decision yet on empty Main Street lots in Gregory

The discussion about what to do with the city’s empty lots on Main Street was again a topic on the agenda at the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council on Tuesday, February 20. The city had condemned and demolished two buildings, creating the empty space last year and subsequently installed windows in the adjacent property, currently being renovated for a tenant, that overlooks the lot.

Yoder variance denial is not dead issue

During the public input portion of the regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, February 21, Chris Burkholder asked Commissioner Byrain Boes his reason for not wanting Joseph Yoder to improve his parcel of land (his variance had been denied at the previous board meeting). Boes said that the land needs to be improved, but it needs to be done right, according to regulations. The parcel was formerly used as a sand pit.

Qualm announces bid for District 21 House

Lee Qualm, a Platte, SD resident and 4th generation farmer, has announced his bid for District 21 House. This is not the first time Qualm has served in the legislature. Lee was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2013. During his eight years in office, he served as House Majority Leader for four years, Chairman of State Affairs, Chairman of Ag and Natural Resources, on Executive Board, on Ag Land Task Force, Transportation, Local Government, & State and Tribal Relations Committees. Qualm notes, “I love working with people to help this District and to make sure SD remains a great place to live, work and raise our families.” As a family man with a wife of 48 years, four married children, and twelve grandchildren, he knows we must establish a greater South Dakota for the next generation.