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City of Gregory 2020 drinking water report

Water Quality Last year, the City of Gregory monitored your drinking water for possible contaminants. This report is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year.

Residents gather in SD to lament loss of pipeline

Residents and business owners upset by the loss of the Keystone XL pipeline gathered in southwestern South Dakota recently and appealed to three congressman to help restart the project. One of President Joe Biden’s first moves was to revoke Keystone XL’s presidential permit and shut down construction of the long-disputed pipeline that was to carry oil from Canada to Texas.

And a good time was had by all

Where can you buy a six-pack of Busch Light tall boys for $50 and be excited about doing so? The Gregory-Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Kegs & Corks fundraiser, of course. Yeah, ya betcha! The turnout was big, the beverages were tasty, the food was delicious, and the bidding was vigorous Friday evening at the auditorium at this fun annual event. Claudia Shaffer and Tara Engel were the bartenders extraordinary at the wine table.

As SD’s COVID numbers drop, Gregory County stalls

As of Monday, the number of active cases of COVID-19 in the state had fallen to 1933, and hospitalizations were down to 91, although a virus research group ranks the state, with a total of 1863 deaths, among the top 10 for the number of deaths relative to population.

Nicholas is nominee for National Superintendent of the Year in Wyoming

David Nicholas was introduced as a National Superintendent of the Year Nominee at the AASA National Virtual Conference. Mr. Nicholas is a positive example of the district-level educational leadership that can be found throughout Wyoming. He is the superintendent of Washakie #1 in Worland, WY, and has been in the district for over 10 years.

Empowering parents

Good education starts in the home. It starts with strong parents and strong families. We know that parents are responsible for a child’s upbringing and their protection. And COVID-19 underscored just how involved parents need to be in their children’s dayto-day education, as well.

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Sports

Ainsworth Track Teams Qualify Seven for the 2024 NSAA State Track Meet in Class C

A.H.S. Class of 2024

When Pigs Fly Treasure Shop Receives Ribbon Cutting May 11th

Ainsworth Boys Golf Team Competes in Valentine Invitational

Viewers’ Choice Award to Lynn Robertson