Author Archives: Karen Bricks
Walworth County Commission holds organizational meeting
The Walworth County Commission's first meeting of the new year was held Thursday, January 5th. Commissioner Jim Houck was elected Commission Chairman, and Scott Schilling was elected Vice Chairman. Oa...
Karen Bricks Jan 05, 2023
Snowfall issues discussed at Walworth County Commission's final meeting of 2022
Snow removal and dumping issues were discussed during the Walworth County Commission's final meeting of the year on Thursday, December 29th. Highway Superintendent Gary Byre told the commission it is ...
Karen Bricks Dec 29, 2022
Mobridge City Council meeting December 21, 2022
The Mobridge City Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. Police Department Tristan Graves and Matthew Conrad were approved as new hire dispatchers for the Mobridge Police De...
Karen Bricks Dec 23, 2022
Walworth County Commissioners support Mobridge regional jail project
The Walworth County Commissioners passed a motion at Monday's meeting (December 19th) to support a project for a regional jail that would be located in Mobridge. Kyle Jensen, representing the City of ...
Karen Bricks Dec 20, 2022
Walworth County Commission December 6, 2022
The Walworth County Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday (Dec. 6th). Highway The board approved the bid purchase of a Trail King Bottom Dump gravel trailer for the highway department through B...
Karen Bricks Dec 06, 2022
Walworth County Commission meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022
The Walworth County Commission met Tuesday, November 22nd, for a regular meeting. A public hearing was held for the Sheriff's Department $108,000 Budget Supplement. Commissioner Kevin Holgard question...
Karen Bricks Nov 22, 2022
Walworth County Commission meets to canvass the November 8th election
The Walworth County Commission met Monday morning (November 14th) to canvass the votes from the November 8th election. Walworth County Auditor Deb Kahl said a public thank you to all the poll workers,...
Karen Bricks Nov 14, 2022
Mobridge City Council raises water rates
Mobridge residents can expect to pay higher water bills in the new year, as the City Council approved the rate hikes at Wednesday (November 9th) night's regular meeting. City Finance Officer Heather B...
Karen Bricks Nov 09, 2022
Walworth County Commission discusses insurance plans for county employees
At Thursday's (November 3rd) meeting of the Walworth County Commission, the board heard presentations from three different insurance companies on health and life options for county employees. They pla...
Karen Bricks Nov 03, 2022
Walworth County Commission discusses regional jail concept with Brown County
The Wednesday, October 19th, Walworth County Commission meeting included an informative discussion with Brown County officials on the concept of a regional jail. Brown County has purchased the old Hub...
Karen Bricks Oct 19, 2022