Directors and staff of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) will gather in Pierre June 28-29 for the Checkoff Academy and SDBIC Quarterly Board meeting.

The Checkoff Academy, hosted by staff from the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, will kick off the meeting at 2:00 pm CDT on Wednesday, June 28 at Red Rossa conference center in Pierre.  This event will provide the SDBIC Board and guests with some history and an overview of current national beef checkoff programs.  This meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for beef producers to network with their peers and gain a deeper understanding of the beef checkoff. All beef producers are invited to attend.

The SDBIC Quarterly Board meeting will follow on Thursday, June 29 at Drifters Conference Center in Ft. Pierre, SD. Committee meetings will begin at 7:30 am with the full board of directors meeting to follow at 10:30 am CST.

Please RSVP to Jodie Anderson at janderson@sdbeef.org or call the SDBIC office if you plan to attend so that meal arrangements can be made.

Visit www.sdbeef.org to learn more about the South Dakota Beef Industry Council and the local beef checkoff program or call (605) 224-4722.

The Gregory Foundation Polka Fest Fundraiser takes place Friday, June 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Gregory 4-H Building in the park.  The cost is $10.00 per person.  Kids 12 years and young are free.  The evening will feature live music from the Gregory Area Polka Band.

The Third Annual Leo Westendorf Memorial Run will take place on Saturday, June 24th.  Sign up is at 11:00 a.m.  at the Pheasant Bar in Winner and departure will be at 12:00 p.m. It is a $25 entry fee which includes a t-shirt and meal after the ride.  The route will be announced the day of.

The Tripp County Grossenburg Memorial Library is holding a poetry contest this month through June 30th,  Eligible participants are kids that have completed grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade.   Entry forms and rules can be picked up at the library.  There will be one prize per grade awarded.

The Bonesteel Fire Department will host a pickup and tractor pull on Saturday, June 24th north of the Bonesteel Ball Fields off of Eldeen Avenue. with weigh in starting at 10:00 a.m. Cost for adults is $10, ages 6-12 are $5 , vets and kids under 6 are free.  The prize total that day will be $1000.

The Hilltop Drive-In Theater on  West Highway 18 in Gregory will be showing the Marvel film “Guardians of the Galaxy”. Showings will be around dusk on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.  For future upcoming films one can visit their Facebook page.

The City of Chamberlain and the Town of Pukwana held municipal elections on Tuesday, June 6th.

For the City of Chamberlain election, Tim Thomas and Monte Claussen were vying for a three-year term of mayor. Monte Clausen defeated Tim Thomas 232 votes to 171 votes.

For the Town of Pukwana, incumbent Steve Persing and challenger June Hawley were running for one board of trustee position for a three-year term. June Hawley defeated Steve Persing 42 votes to 5 votes.

The City of Chamberlain and the Town of Pukwana will hold municipal elections today.  The election polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For the City of Chamberlain election, Tim Thomas and Monte Claussen are vying for a three-year term of mayor.  The polling location for this election is at the Chamberlain Community Center at 112 N. Main Street.

For the Town of Pukwana, incumbent Steve Persing and challenger June Hawley are running for one board of trustee position for a three-year term.   The polling location for this election is at the Pukwana Community Center at 207 Main Street.

The City of Chamberlain and the Town of Pukwana will hold municipal elections tomorrow.  The election polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For the City of Chamberlain election, Tim Thomas and Monte Claussen are vying for a three-year term of mayor.  The polling location for this election is at the Chamberlain Community Center at 112 N. Main Street.

For the Town of Pukwana, incumbent Steve Persing and challenger June Hawley are running for one board of trustee position for a three-year term.   The polling location for this election is at the Pukwana Community Center at 207 Main Street.

The Gregory City Council will hold their bi-monthly meeting tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m at Gregory City Hall located at 120 West 6th Street.  Please note the City of Gregory meets on the first and third Monday of each month.