Yankton Thrive officially broke ground on their new housing development Garden Estates on Friday. Yankton Thrive Board Chair Kevin Moe says that the $5.7 million project will have 89 single family home lots. Moe says that they expect to be in position to start construction on home lots next spring.… read more »
The Dakota Theatre will be presenting “Our Town” this weekend. Director Jim Reimler says that “Our Town” is a three act play that takes place in the early 1900s in a small New Hampshire town. Reimler says that show times for “Our Town” are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can…… read more »
It’s Czech Days weekend in Tabor. This year is the 75th anniversary of Czech Days. This weekend’s events include… Friday Saturday A full schedule of this weekend’s events can be found at https://www.taborczechdays.com/schedule… read more »
The Elks Lodge will be hosting a Flag Day Ceremony Friday night. Jim Van Osdel, the Chaplin of the Elks Lodge, says that the Yankton’s Children Choir will sing the Star-Spangled Banner and then they will have a presentation on the history of the American flag. The Flag Day Ceremony at the Elks Lodge will…… read more »
The Mead Museum has some special exhibits showcasing some major anniversaries in Yankton. Crystal Nelson, Director of the Mead Museum, talks about one that has been in the spotlight for months… Nelson talks about a very hot celebration… Nelson talks about a celebration by the Masons… All three of these…… read more »
At a recent meeting, the Yankton School Board took action on new social studies standards. Nicole Valnes, Curriculum Director for YSD, talks about how the curriculum reviews work… Valnes talks about some of the changes and how they will be implemented… The School Board voted unanimously to adopt the changes.… read more »
Mount Marty University has officially announced that Kayla Bryant will not return as Head Coach of the Lancer Softball program next season. Bryant amassed a 73-61 overall record in three seasons at the helm, including a GPAC Conference Championship in 2022. The Lancers finished their most recent season 21-24, falling to Morningside in the GPAC…… read more »
The Yankton School District will be raising the costs of their meal prices. YSD Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says that the cost will go up ten cents per meal. Meals will cost $2.60 for elementary school students, $2.80 at the middle school, and $2.90 at the high school, while breakfast will be $1.70 for all…… read more »
The Yankton City Commission has approved three Tax Incremental Districts (TID). Dave Mingo, the Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Yankton says that TID 14 is Garden Estates. Mingo says TID 15 is Bluestem Reserve. Mingo says that TID 16 is The Links. Mayor Mason Schramm says that all three projects will…… read more »
At their last meeting, the Yankton School Board received an update on the progress at the Trailhead Learning Center. Brent Oster, Project Superintendent, talks about something to be on the lookout for… Oster talks about how special this project is… Oster noted that they are right on schedule for opening for…… read more »
