Governor Dennis Daugaard has called a special session of the SD Legislature to address the cost overruns in the construction of a new State Veterans Home in Hot Springs. The governor said that contractor bids were considerably above projections. Read more »
Mayoral Candidates Highlight Differences
As the June 4th election draws near, Rapid City Mayor Sam Kooiker and challenger State Senator Mark Kirkeby are working to make clear their differences. Read more »
Box Elder - Government & Citizenship
The city of Box Elder, population 7,908, is governed by a six-member city council whose members serve two-year terms. The city elects a mayor, who serves in a full-time capacity for a three-year term.
Box Elder city government also employs a public works director, a finance director and a planning and zoning coordinator.
The Box Elder City Council meets at 7 p.m. twice a month in the Box Elder Municipal Building. To see agendas and minutes of council meetings, visit the city's web site. Read more »
Focus is on Issues in Rapid City Debate
Incumbent Mayor Sam Kooiker met opponent Mark Kirkeby in a debate Thursday night. Kirkeby presented himself as the opposite of Kooiker, providing his position on the investigation of Alderman Bill Clayton and the expansion and renovation of the Civic Center. Read more »
Rapid City Sewer Bill Rates Questioned
At the Rapid City Legal & Finance May 1 meeting, Council member Charity Doyle questioned the city's method of determining sewer rates. Currently, residents who do not use any water in the first three months of the year are charged a default 7-unit rate, which is among the highest rates charged to residential sewer usage. The full story may be read in the Rapid City Journal and a collection of Read more »
Piedmont Water Project Update And Information
Jeff Hines, city engineer gives an update on the Piedmont water project. Board of Trustees Chairman, Phil Anderson shares information about the water system. There is also information available on what you must do to get your water hooked up.
Meade County School Board Election June 4th
The Meade County School Board has three positions available in the June 4th election. According to The Meade County Times, Meade School District Superintendent Don Kirkegaard says five excellent candidates are running. The names of the candidates and their information can be found in the In Touch newsletter.
Tribes Band Together to Fight Keystone XL Pipeline
Alderman Recall Petition Reaches Halfway Point
A petition to recall Alderman Bill Clayton is moving forward. The alderman was investigated for alleged racist remarks to a reporter and comments about another council member. The city council discussed the possible violations of the city's Code of Conduct, but took no action. Read more »
More Lighting To Come Downtown in 2016
The Rapid City Business Improvement District has decided to install more lights on Main and St. Joseph streets. The increased lighting is intended to make the area safer and encourage more foot traffic downtown. The project is currently planned to have funding in combination from 2015 Vision funds as well as BID assessments that are paid by downtown business owners. Read more »
