Billed as the Heart City’s “main event,” the Bull Bash pays tribute to agriculture and is a winter festival that gives cattlemen the opportunity to look at livestock and bale feeders while the rest of the family takes in other events and a tasty lunch.

Last year was challenging for many, and as we move ahead in 2022, may we dedicate our minds and hearts to continue drawing as near to God as we can. Psalm 24:7 promises, “The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear Him, and He delivers them.” This is referring to the reverential fear that many Christians have become too busy to think about. Let us not become distracted or discouraged as the enemy is trying to weaken and scatter God’s people. Pray for spiritual sensitivity so that you will not allow the intensity of the Holy Spirit’s fire within you to dwindle to a lukewarm ember. Where are the living sacrifices, and where is the boldness and desperation to walk with God? Guard your heart and never lose your fervency to obey God or constantly long for His presence. Jesus is waiting for His warriors to awaken and prepare for His return, but many do not see the urgency. You see, the Lord has a general will which is His

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, twenty-one members of the high school chorus performed at vocal contest in Kimball. Of the 20 events performed, 16 earned a medal. The following students received a medal on their solo: Ravyn Oliver, Kodi Timanus, Sapphire Kenzy, Katherine Stevicks, Sierra Rencountre, Nathan Fortuna, Christian Spann (perfect score), Eli Barreto, and Jordan Spann (perfect score). Just missing out on a medal by one point were Summer Janis and Jamison VanderPol.

Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota traveled to Pierre to visit with legislators about policy important to their farms, ranches, families, and rural communities during South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Legislative Day, Feb. 7.

The following students have been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence after the fall 2021 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 GPA.

The Gregory Public School lists the following high school and middle school students who have earned a place on the honor roll: Senior “A”: Coy Determan, Natalie Fiebelkorn, Ana Gomez, Gracie Kenzy, Nancy Khuu, Carson Klundt, Sierra Rencountre, Christian Spann, Matilynn Stevicks, Dakota Timanus Junior “A”: Eli Fogel, Jaden Graber, Cassidy Keiser, Vy Nguyen, Ravyn Oliver, Samantha Reinartz, Kade Stukel, Jessy VanDerWerff, Ashtyn Waldner Sophomore “A”: Eli Barreto, Kade Braun, Mya Determan, Nathan Fortuna, Cindy Khuu, Trey Murray, Jordan Spann, Jamison VanderPol Freshman “A”: Cole Serr Eighth Grade “A”: Lucas Barreto, Piper Bartlett, Riki Bruns, Madisan Graber, Lincoln Juracek, Colt Keiser, Aubree Opp, Ella Sperl, Ryler Stevicks, Adyson Stukel, Danielle Timanus, Jeston VanderPol, Asia VanDerWerff Seventh Grade “A”: Carter Baumgartner, Max Bearshield, Lainey Dobson, Aiden Frasch, Regan Graesser, Isaac Hull, Tamara Imhof, Landon Keiser, Tyler Kenzy, Kamre Peabody, Kayde Peabody, Kaelynn Rezac, Emily Stevicks, Ben Stevicks, Adelyn Veskrna, Brecken Vosika Sixth Grade “A”: Sadie Carlson, Ellyse Grage, Mia Haines, Maya Hull, Miley Janak, Savanah Lozano, Andrew Lutt, Charissa Ring, Caleb Sinclair, Noah Stukel, George Timanus, Dani VanDerWerff, Boden Wahl, Mac Zimbelman, Mitch Zimbelman Senior “B”: Anna Dargatz, Abigail Eliason, Brooklynn Kenzy, Shaylee Serr, Amber Smith, Emma Thomas Junior “B”: Kenzy Sapphire, Luke Sinclair, Katherine Stevicks Sophomore “B”: Raesha Beck, Dori Bruns, Ashton Eklund, Kadyn Fischer, Kaydence Klein, Morgan Opbroek, Natalie Smith, Jordan Svatos, Gannon Thomas Freshman “B”: Lily Jacobsen, Gabbryel Jung, Nicholas Kenzy, Cruz Klundt, Ashley Reinartz, Allison Stevicks, Marissa Zimmerman Eighth Grade “B”: Bo Brozik, Elijah Ekroth, Emily Grim, Derek Long, Aubree Miller, Samantha Parkis, William Sinkular, Matthew Smith, Shaynna Steffen, Pierce Stukel, Ellie Talsma, Heydan Westfall Seventh Grade “B”: Dawson Bartling, Vanessa Fischer, Naomi Hanson, Finola Reuer, Destiny Sengelmann, Dyreese Spotted Elk, Hunter Vosika, Brock Wahl, Allison Walker Sixth Grade “B”: Maya Kate Adams, Addison Anderson, Marisa Fischer.