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A Freshman IMPACT program was offered through the Lyman School District on Monday, April 20. Participating schools in the Central Plains Program included Lyman, Lower Brule, Colome, Gregory, Winner and Murdo.

Gregory Public Library was one of nineteen community libraries across South Dakota to have been awarded funding through the Stephanie Miller-Davis Charitable Fund at South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF). The library will receive $1,000, out of nearly $96,000 total, to benefit young readers and library users in small, rural communities.

Jim Thompson, long-time rodeo announcer, broadcaster, and cowboy poet, entertained residents and guests at Silver Threads Assisted Living on Friday, April 24, 2026. Thompson was joined by his wife Sherry, an accomplished poetry reciter herself.

Last fall the Springer family donated a new flag pole to the Gregory American Legion Post #6. When the old pole was taken down, members were surprised to find a time capsule in the dome on top of the pole.

Legacy Five is making a return appearance at the Prairie View Gospel Barn at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026. When the Legendary Cathedral Quartet retired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern Gospel Quartet singing.

Channel Seed & 4 Seasons Ag have teamed up to bring the next level of service and commitment to the local area. Owners Tim and Juli Peppel have now expanded to a bulk soybean system with the latest in seed treating technology.

With upcoming primary runoffs for Republican representation for District 21 House and Senate seats, voters gathered on Monday evening, April 27, 2026, at God’s Country Event Center just across the Platte-Winner Bridge to learn more about the candidates and their views.

Anyone who thinks they can’t make a difference in this world, needs to meet Oaklee Hoffman, a second grader at Gregory Elementary School, who raised almost $1,000 at a lemonade stand for people in need.

Facts regarding South Dakota’s primary absentee voting: • The candidate petition filing deadline was the last Tuesday in March. • In 2026, there were five Tuesdays in March which resulted in the deadline date being March 31.

The South Dakota State Fair is now accepting applications for guest performers to appear on the Sherwin & Pam Linton shows during the 2026 Fair. Each year, Sherwin and Pam Linton, along with The Cotton Kings, feature rising talent as part of their long‑running and well‑loved performances.