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Recent flooding has affected crops across southeast South Dakota, especially in low-lying areas. South Dakota State University Extension Soils Field Specialist Anthony Bly, who is based in Sioux Falls, said there is a huge range of crop conditions in Yankton County and the surrounding region north of the Missouri River.

YANKTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Autopsy results have been released in the case of a 22-year-old man whose body was found last month in the Missouri River after he had been reported missing. On June 2, a Nebraska boater called authorities about finding a deceased person in the...

There will be a presentation on the Yankton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Tuesday night’s Yankton County Commission meeting. This has been a ongoing discussion at county meetings as the EMS is working on improving its in-house billing and recouping some of the financial losses it has faced. The county and city are meeting to discuss ways forward.

The Yankton County Democrats will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Boat House, located at 301 E. Third Street in downtown Yankton. For more information about this or other events, visit www.yanktoncountydemocrats.org.

911 services have been restored, according to Union County Emergency Management and Yankton County Emergency Management.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF YANKTON ) IN CIRCUIT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The People of the State of South Dakota in the Interest of, W.G. (DOB) 09/02/2023 Child, and concerning LILLIAN GAY (DOB) 03/29/1996 PHILLIP JOSEPH (DOB) 08/24/1978 Respondent(s). 66JUV23-000086 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS ABUSE OR NEGLECT TO THE PARENT, GUARDIANS, OR OTHER RESPONDENTS ABOVE-NAMED, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed in the above-named Court in which it is represented to the Court that the minor child is ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the permanent termination of your parental/custodial rights is a possible disposition under these proceedings and that you and the child have a right to an attorney at all stages of the proceedings. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Court has set a Dispositional Hearing on W.G., the 31st day of July, 2024 at the hour of 1:30 p.m. at the Yankton County Courthouse, Yankton South Dakota. You are required to appear at this hearing and respond to the Petition. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to SDCL 26-7A-44 and 27-7A-53 that failure to appear, answer, or respond to this Petition will result in a finding that you are in default and shall be deemed by the Court to be an admission to the Petition. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Indian Child Welfare Act does not apply to these proceedings. Dated this 12th day of June, 2024 /s/ Robert Klimisch Yankton County State's Attorney Subscribed and sworn before me this 12th day of June, 2024. /s/ Cassandra Brockmoller Notary Public, South Dakota (SEAL) My Commission expires: 07/04/2026 Published twice at the total approximate cost of $52.99 and can be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com Published July 10 & 17, 2024.

The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office unveiled their new patch on the 4th of July, commemorating the history of Yankton County. Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey says that the change is one that he has been considering since he took office in 2023. Sheriff Crissey says that many historical references...

Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey has been honored with the South Dakota Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) state Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2024. Crissey, who is in his second year serving as the county’s sheriff, was nominated for the award by Yankton VFW Quartermaster and Yankton County Commissioner Dan Klimisch.

ELK POINT — In spite of what Mother Nature being uncooperative with all the flooding and road closures, the 2024 Clay-Union-Yankton County Horse Show went on as scheduled. It was a huge success with more 4-H Exhibitors entering more events than in any show of recent memory. Horsemanship, initiative,...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Yankton County Planning Commission, Yankton County, South Dakota, at 7:05 P.M. on the 9th day of July 2024 at the Yankton County Government Center, Commissioners Chambers, 321 West Third St., Yankton, South Dakota. Wildwood Christian Retreat Center is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in an Agriculture District per Article 5 Section 509, Article 18 Section 1807 and Article 19 Section 1907. Applicant wishes to create a retreat center where Christian leaders can come for sabbatical and church staff for retreats. Said property is legally described as the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) Section 11, T95N, R56 west of the 5th P.M. Yankton County, South Dakota. E911 address is 29901 439th Ave, Utica NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Yankton County Planning Commission, Yankton County, South Dakota, at 7:10 P.M. on the 9th day of July 2024 at the Yankton County Government Center, Commissioners Chambers, 321 West Third St., Yankton, South Dakota. Fire and Ice is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in a Lakeside Commercial District per Article 11 Section 1109, Article 18 Section 1807, and Article 19 Section 1907. Applicant wishes to erect a large gathering tent to host bands and have a beer garden. Said property is legally described as Lot 25, Lewis and Clark Business Center, Section 16, T93N, R56 west of the 5th P.M., Yankton County, South Dakota. E911 address is 3804 West 8th St., Yankton. Published twice at the total approximate cost of $33.41 and can be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com Published June 28 & July 5, 2024.

The Yankton County Commission will have a budget hearing meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the Commission Chamber of the Yankton County Government Center. Department heads from the various county departments will go over their budgets with the commissioners. In addition, the City of Yankton, Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health and the Yankton County Historical Society will also participate.

NOTICE OF HEARING OF THE THE YANKTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO YANKTON COUNTY DEFINITIONS AND ARTICLE 26 A public hearing will be held before the Yankton County Planning Commission on the 9th day of July 2024 beginning at 7:20 p.m. in the Commission Chambers 321 West Third Street, Yankton, South Dakota, to consider the recommendation to Adopt Yankton County Ordinance 2020 Amendment to Yankton County Ordinance 2020 Definitions and replace Article 26 Wind Energy Conversion Systems with updated Article 26 per Ordinance 24-ZN-06. The complete text of this proposed ordinance amendment referred to above is on file with the Yankton County Auditor office and Yankton County Planning and Zoning Office. The document may be inspected, reviewed, or examined by any interested party by contacting (605) 260-4447. The public is invited to attend the hearing and to present comments and testimony regarding the proposed amendments to Yankton County Ordinance 2020 Definitions and Article 26 Wind Energy Conversion Systems . At the conclusion of the hearing, the Yankton County Planning Commission may recommend adoption of Yankton County Ordinance No. 24-ZN-06. Dated this 28th day of June, 2024 ATTEST: Gary Vetter Development Services Director Published twice at the total approximate cost of $35.14 and can be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com Published June 28 & July 5, 2024.

Last night, the Yankton County Commission continued their discussion about ambulance service in the county. Troy Cowman, Senior Paramedic, talks about the option of returning to a volunteer force and not being profitable. Eric Van Dusen, Ambulance Administrator, talks about what they will have ready for the next County Commission...

In the fashion industry, the runway show is the means designers use to introduce new fashion collections as a form of visual merchandising. The art of coordinating an outfit to fit your body, lifestyle, budget and wardrobe will help as you dress for a lifetime. The fashion revue contest provides 4-H youth an opportunity to develop interview and personal presentation skills through judge interaction.

As tricky as it can be to predict how much rain Yankton County may get this week, current forecasts should not cause a resurgence of flooding at this time, local emergency officials say. Heavy rains caused regional flooding last week, closing highways and bridges across southeast South Dakota and portions...

Throughout 4-H, future leaders gain their skills. One such skill is speaking in front of other people and groups. Yankton County 4-H members learn to speak in front of others at their local meetings. Some take these skills even further and participate in the Public Presentations contest.

The Yankton County Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in the Commission Chamber at the Yankton County Government Center. Items on the agenda include a 2024 primary post-election audit, discussion about the Irene Highway Shop (and possible remedies), title changes for some Yankton County sheriff’s deputies, public defender contracts and a discussion on the ambulance service.

The Yankton County Commission passed a declaration of emergency Wednesday morning at a special meeting. Yankton County Emergency Management Director Paul Scherschligt updated the commissioners on the current conditions and the need to get the disaster declaration submitted to Pierre to be included with the state’s request for federal aid.

YANKTON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING June 26, 2024 A special meeting of the Yankton County Commission was called to order by Chairman John Marquardt at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Roll call was taken with the following Commissioners present: Dan Klimisch (via phone), Don Kettering, Wanda Howey-Fox, Ryan Heine and John Marquardt. There were no conflicts reported by members of the board. Action 24203C: A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Heine to approve the meeting agenda. All present voted aye; motion carried, 5-0. There was no public comment. Chairman Marquardt closed public comment. Emergency Management Manager Paul Scherschligt appeared before the board for approval of a Resolution Declaring an Emergency. Action 24204EM: A motion was made by Fox and seconded by Klimisch to approve the following resolution. All present voted aye; motion carried, 5-0. YANKTON COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5 RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Flooding 2024 WHEREAS, Yankton County, South Dakota has received above normal precipitation in June, 2024, resulting in flooding causing severe damage to its County and Township roads and risks to Yankton County resident's lives and property; and, WHEREAS, Yankton County has evaluated all available resources needed to mitigate potential damage to critical infrastructure and ensure the safety for the citizens of Yankton County; and, WHEREAS, all resources were exhausted prior to June 22,2024; and, WHEREAS, the total costs for repairs and improvements are not yet fully known but estimated to be in excess to what local resources are able to provide; and, WHEREAS the resulting damage and destruction will endanger and threaten the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the financial stability of the local governing units and the utility companies and power cooperatives generally; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Yankton County Commissioners does hereby declare an emergency due to flooding in Yankton County, South Dakota. Dated this 26, day of June 2024. Action 24205C: A motion was made by Heine and seconded by Fox to adjourn. All present voted aye; motion carried, 5-0. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. John Marquardt, Chairman Yankton County Commission ATTEST: Patty Hojem Yankton County Auditor Published once at the total approximate cost of $36.16 and can be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com Published June 29, 2024.