A look at enrollment numbers in Gregory County and Colome shows those numbers holding fairly steady (2% drop) across the four area schools surveyed. PK-8 enrollment is stable for Burke, South Central, and Colome with Burke showing no change, South Central down only one, and Colome up by two.

graduating from Hills Beaver Creek in 2007. After high school she went to college at Minnesota West Community and Technical College and then worked for four years as a med aide in Brookings, SD. She has been a stay-at-home mom for the past nine years. She and her family moved to the area from Brandon, SD, two years ago.

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The Gregory Community Arts Council is raising a glass to laughter with its fall production of Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. This fast-paced farce blends sharp wit with slapstick humor, proving that a little faith, friendship, and a few bottles of “holy spirits” can turn even the most serious situations into side-splitting comedy. As one cast member put it, secrets, wine, and a little divine chaos are sure to keep the whole town laughing.

Governor Larry Rhoden announced on September 17, 2025, the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately. This seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard.

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