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Beef imports into the United States market have exploded over the past two years, and no one in the industry wants to say anything about it. Beef imports for the entire eight-year period from 2015 through 2022 averaged 266 million pounds per month, but for the two-year period from 2023 through February of this year, they averaged 359 million pounds per month. That’s a monthly average increase of 94 million pounds during the past two years – a 35% increase.

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On Friday, April 25, 2025, Gregory students in grades begindergarten through eighth attended a safety fair put on in partnership between the Gregory Police Department, Gregory County Sheriff Department, Avera Gregory Hospital, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

On April 25, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Eugene H. Boortz, a proud son of Gregory, South Dakota, and veteran of the United States Air Force, embarked on a remarkable journey of remembrance and recognition. At 87 years old, Lt. Col. Boortz joined 88 fellow veterans on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., where they visited the war memorials dedicated to those who served in the WW2, Korean, and Vietnam wars. They also had the opportunity to visit the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

This Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, 2025, the Gregory Drama Department will be presenting Badger by Don Zolidis at Dixon Townhall Theatre at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Join them as they revisit one of the most difficult times in American history – World War II.

At the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council, held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Library Director Tara Engel reminded the council of the upcoming One Book South Dakota event at the library.

Kore Cares has opened an office in Gregory. The company, which provides in-home services, was founded in 2016 by Gabrielle Hoing, who began her career in healthcare during high school as a CNA and medication aide. Now with a business degree in health services administration, she is the strategic thinker and visionary of the company that has grown to over 200 people serving eastern South Dakota.

The Gregory School District and Dakota Players invite everyone to an evening filled with fun and entertainment as Gregory’s young talents showcase You Look Marvelous! on Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at Gregory School Gym.

As we near the end of the 2024– 25 school year, it’s inspiring to reflect on the accomplishments of our students across all grade levels and areas of interest. Their dedication, creativity, and perseverance have been evident in every corner of our district, and it is with great pride that we recognize these achievements.

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