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Add monster arm wrestling and Java Jives to your holiday itinerary

In our run-down of activities in last week’s Gregory Times-Advocate, we overlooked two events that will add to your enjoyment of the holiday. In addition to the bean bag tournament at Gregory Lanes after the parade, the business will host another competition later in the day—The Monster Arm Wrestling Tournament.

John and Tammy Knight selected as parade marshals

John and Tammy Knight have been selected to lead the big parade this Fourth of July as the parade marshals. John and Tammy Knight have been serving the community for 45 years, not only through their business, Mr.

Sam Flakus to kick off the fireworks this year

Sam Flakus will serve as the honorary fireworks launcher for Gregory’s famous fireworks show this year for the Fourth of July. Flakus graduated from Colome High School in 1986, followed by college at Northern State University.

SDSU Extension offers new holistic farm planning program

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new farm planning program designed to provide a more complete look at what farm and ranch families need. The Whole Farm Planning curriculum addresses child care, health care and health insurance needs for farm and ranch families.

Doane University students make spring Dean’s List

A total of 274 Doane University students made the university’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List, nearly a third of all students enrolled at Doane’s Crete campus. To make the Dean’s List, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.70 or higher in at least 12 graded credits during the semester.

BHSU students named to Spring 2025 Dean’s List

Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. A total of 701 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

106th Annual American Legion Family State Convention

The 106th Annual American Legion Family State Convention for South Dakota was held June 19 - 22, 2025 in Huron, SD. The state convention allows members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Riders, and Sons of the American Legion to come together for business, election of officers, and networking.