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Codington County approves additional $60K for parking lot
Codington County commissioners approved an additional $60,000 payment to the engineering firm Banner Associates of Brookings for expenses related to reconstruction of a parking lot at the county’s Extension Complex in Watertown. The action came during the commission’s regular Tuesday meeting on June 11. The county’s original payment to Banner was $73,000 for...
Watertown Boys & Girls Club gets state funding to reduce juvenile crime
On Tuesday, Codington County commissioners selected Duininck Inc. of Prinsburg, Minnesota to rebuild a parking lot at the county’s Extension Complex in Watertown. The bid process required entrants to provide a base bid and alternates for either a concrete/gravel base or a heavy cloth/gravel base. The lot to be rebuilt is north of the sale barn and west of the county’s Extension offices.
Commissioners Approve Upgraded Parking Lot Work at Codington County Extension Complex
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Codington County Extension Complex is getting some updated parking lot work done. The commissioners reviewed construction bids for a project involving two alternatives. The first alternative involves a cement sub-base, specifically Portland Cement, while the second alternative proposes a fabric and six-inch gravel base.
Good News: Commissioners Approve Grants to Support Youth Programs at Boys and Girls Club of Watertown
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} The Codington County Commissioners discussed and approved two significant grant applications to support local youth programs through the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown. The first grant, the Court Resource Home Grant, is a pass-through reimbursable grant requested through the Boys and Girls Club. With the...
Stolen Car Chase Ends with Arrests in Codington County
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} A late-night traffic stop on Saturday night turned into a pursuit and arrest for two Sioux Falls residents. Codington County Sheriff's Deputies located a stolen Toyota Prius at a convenience store east of Watertown shortly after 11:30 pm on June 1st. When deputies attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver sped away, initiating a short chase west on Highway 212.
Upcoming Primary Election in Codington County, Polling Information
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Voting citizens of Codington County, prepare to exercise your democratic rights in the upcoming primary election. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, this pivotal event will occur across all county voting precincts. Election Day Details. Polling Hours: The polls will open bright and early at 7:00...
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