Category Archives: News Pierre
Dennis Hanson, Fort Pierre Livestock earn recognition during annual R-CALF USA Convention
AUGUST 31, 2023: A Fort Pierre business and business owner have been recognized for their work advocating for cattle producers and the cattle industry. During its annual convention last week (Aug. 17-...
Aug 31, 2023 Fort Pierre Livestock Auction in Fort Pierre, SD.
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Pierre Area Chamber selects members of Leadership Pierre Class of 2023-24
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen 15 individuals to participate in the 2023-24 cohort of Leadership Pierre. CEO Alicia Fabel says the program provides opportunities to foster community aw...
Aug 30, 2023 Courtesy photo.
August 29 Pierre City Commission Meeting Canceled
The Pierre City Commission's scheduled meeting for August 29, 2023 was canceled. Agenda items that were to have been discussed at that meeting will be taken up at a later date.
Aug 29, 2023
Traffic on 4th Street in Pierre disrupted today for chip sealing project
Weather permitting, the City of Pierre will chip seal Fourth Street between Governors Drive and Garfield Avenue today (Aug. 29, 2023). The work will begin shortly after 8 a.m. and is expected to be co...
Aug 29, 2023
Transportation Commission awards funding for 50 local bridge projects; Hand County getting monies for 16 of them
The South Dakota Transportation Commission has awarded funding for 50 local bridge projects totaling approximately $74.3 million (Aug. 24, 2023). Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says with over 80,...
Aug 28, 2023
Burke area bridge dedicated in honor of U.S. Army Specialist 5 John P. Beckers
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs held a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony yesterday (Aug. 27, 2023) to honor U.S. Army Specialist 5 John P. Beckers. The Ponca Creek Bridge on SD HWY 47, ...
Aug 28, 2023
Cronin named South Dakota's Outstanding School Board Member of the Year
AUGUST 26, 2023, UPDATE WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA: Pierre School Board Member Dan Cronin has been named (Aug. 3, 2023) the Associated School Boards of S...
Aug 26, 2023 Dan Cronin with his 2023 South Dakota School Board Member of the Year award.
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Paul and LaVerne Olson receive Acts of Excellence Award for their contributions to the Presho community
Paul and LaVerne Olson (both 97 years old) of Presho were honored earlier this month (Aug. 12, 2023) with an Acts of Excellence Award during the Music 'N' More event held at the Presho City Park. Pres...
Aug 26, 2023
Gerald Johnson receives Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal for military service during the Korean War
A veteran from Pierre was recognized this morning (Aug. 25, 2023) for his service during the Korean War. South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds and staff member Bob DeJong presented Gerald Johnson with t...
Aug 25, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
South Dakota GOED to start taking applications for last round of Connect SD grants
AUGUST 25, 2023: The State of South Dakota is taking applications for the final round of funding for the Connect SD program. Governor Kristi Noem says up to $27 million will be awarded to help connect...
Aug 25, 2023
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