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Devin Henderson is on the Fourth of July lineup of activities in Gregory at the Prairie View Gospel Barn. He will perform two shows - a 7:00 p.m. show open to the public and a 3:00 p.m. free matinee for area youth groups, both on Saturday, July 2.

As summer events ramp up, several one-day malt beverage license applications were on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at City Hall. Rolf brings concerns to meeting Butch Rolf brought up a number of concerns to the council during the public forum portion of the meeting.

Lyle Christensen will lead the July 4th parade as this year’s parade marshal. At the time of his retirement last July, Christensen was the oldest practicing electrician in the state.

The Gregory/Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day celebration, July 1-4, has something for everyone. Baseball, parades, steer roping, a carnival, a car show, fireworks, and dances are just a sample of what is in store for anyone who makes Gregory their holiday destination this year.

If you’re ready to kick off the holiday weekend with a barrel of fun, the Gregory Foundation Polka Fest is the place to do it. The fun will take place at the 4-H building in the Gregory City Park. The concession stand will open at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 1, serving brats, hot dogs, chips, lemonade, and beer by the cup or by the boot.

Rip Roarin' Bronc Stompin' Stampede Rodeo will be followed by Rip Roarin' Boot Stompin' Stampede Fun. The Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee is excited to land top entertainment for this year's post rodeo dances.

The Burke Riding Club will once again be hosting play nights this summer. They will start Tuesday July 5, 2022, and run for six weeks until August 9, 2022.

“Our mind is a garden, our thoughts are seeds; we can plant flowers, or we can plant weeds.” This old saying means we choose what we think about and are responsible for the thoughts we allow to grow. We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails. We decide each moment what we will say, how we will act, and who we will serve. God is waiting for us to become the person Jesus died for us to be. Courage does not always roar. Sometimes faith is the quiet voice at the end of the day that says, “I will try it again tomorrow.” Never give up; ask God to help you and He will. The Bible says in Psalm 118 verse 5, “I called upon the Lord in my distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death.

Authorities say a Canadian bicyclist who was raising money for his granddaughter's kidney transplant with a long-distance ride died from injuries suffered when he was struck by a truck driver in South Dakota.

The Winner Regional Health and Wellness Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of two scholarships to Jenna Hammerbeck and Emma Jorgensen. Each year, the Foundation requests applications for students within our coverage area who are pursuing a career in healthcare. In previous years, each scholarship was $1,000.00; however, this past year, the Board of Directors agreed to increase that to $2,500.00 each. There is nothing more worthy than investing in tomorrow’s future. The process was very difficult again this year, as we received a number of highly qualified applications. Each applicant is scored on the criteria requested in their application, which includes submitting a narrative of why they are pursuing their chosen career, extra-urricular activities, GPA, letters of support, and overall initiative demonstrated in high school that will assist them with their post-secondary education in a healthcare profession.