While doing research several weeks ago during that blast of frigid air from the north, I came across a word with a meaning which I had never encountered in my 85 plus years on this earth. Now for someone who has spent his entire lifetime in education, either as a student, teacher, or administrator at the local school district level or higher education (both private and public); how could this happen? I thought that I had a comprehensive education!

A thriving community relies on members to work together to create a brighter tomorrow. Luckily for Gregory, SD, giving back to his hometown is woven into Elmer Karl’s DNA.

Several members of the Chamber of Commerce were in attendance at the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council on Tuesday evening, January 16, to further discuss the future of how the city will fund the Chamber director position. The council had decided during executive session at the last meeting to fund the position as a salaried employee until July 1, 2024, and in the meantime come up with a permanent solution.

The Gregory County Board of Commissioners had a short agenda to work through at their regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 17. Part-time employee at DOE resigns The board approved a plat for Lot 1-A, Cahoy Century Farm Subdivision in the N½ of Section 16, T95N, R68W, as presented by Planning and Zoning Administrator Betty Jo Hoffman.

Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson would like to provide important information regarding the ballot measure petitions that are currently being circulated around the state.

With the presidential primaries front and center in the news these days, local matters might take a back seat, but local elections are where your views can be heard more clearly. This is where you can either confirm your support for how things are run or jump into a race to make a change. Whether you live in city limits or outside, an opportunity exists to get involved.