The inspector general for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has designated March 9, 2023, as National “Slam the Scam” Day - an outreach campaign to raise public awareness of Social Security scams and other government imposter scams. This is part of National Consumer protection Week, March 5 - 11, 2023. We are asking you to share information about “Slam the Scam” Day with your clients, friends, and family.

“I’m hoping everyone in the nation gets on the bandwagon and follows us.” Those were the words of Ken Amundson, the president of Midwestern Mechanical in Sioux Falls. Ken’s company has had to cut through a lot of red tape just to hire new employees and do their jobs.

The Niobrara River begins in Wyoming, flows across the high plains and rugged county of Sioux C o u n t y , through the sand hills, and finally cuts a canyon across Boyd County to join the Missouri River. It is fed by springs all along the way, and its flow of water is steady, clear, and swift. This fast moving stream was called “Running Water” by the Sioux. Today, we know it as the “Niobrara River.”

South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem vetoed a proposal last Thursday that would have allowed cities to hike taxes on temporary lodging to help fund events and attractions to draw tourists.

A contingent from the Gregory/ Dallas Chamber of Commerce was in attendance at the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council, held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, to learn the fate of the Chamber director position.

Dixon Town Hall received some much-needed attention over the summer. Windows, siding, paint, a door, and insulation transformed the building into a showpiece once again. And it was time. The old 1916 structure has seen over a century of rain, sun, hail, snow, and just general wear, and was still sporting most of its original building materials. Before arriving at its current location, it had been used for church services, school, public meetings, and as a silent movie house.