The Yankton School Board has approved an updated policy to permit staff and students who are fully vaccinated to go without face masks for indoor settings. Yankton School Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says the burden of proof of vaccination will be on the students and their parents. Kindle says the policy approved Thursday runs through…… read more »
The Build Dakota scholarship program is in its seventh year of helping students in South Dakota get a free two-year education and a job at the same time. Southeast Technical College Career Services Advisor Paula Hawks says Build Dakota involves the state’s four technical colleges. Hawks says Build Dakota features partnerships between employers, students, and…… read more »
Yankton County will receive over four-point-four million dollars under the American Rescue Plan approved in Congress this year. Yankton County Commission chair Cheri Loest told the Board last night they could receive half of these funds very soon. Loest says the money needs to be matched up with pandemic losses, and a portion could be…… read more »
Yankton City Manager Amy Leon announced this afternoon that Commander Jason Foote will become the next Chief of Police in Yankton. Foote will officially take over the post in early July when current Police Chief John Harris retires. Leon says Jason Foote is an excellent choice to lead a very strong police force. Foote has…… read more »
Cody Lukkes will be the new principal at Stewart Elementary School for the next school year. Lukkes says being familiar with the school district helps with a smooth transition. Lukkes says he’s ready to try some new ideas in the school and his experience with the staff and community will be essential. This summer, Lukkes…… read more »
Thursday night at Riverside Field, Tom and Leann Rockne of Yankton were named the 2021 Captain and Belle of this year’s Riverboat Days. LeAnn Rockne says they are very honored to be named the Captain and Belle, and says Riverboat Days is a great family celebration. Tom Rockne says it was a big surprise when…… read more »
The Yankton VFW Post 791 had a special program Friday night to mark their 100th anniversary. Quartermaster Dan Klimisch says the VFW had a pause during the pandemic and when they considered re-opening this year, their funds were not available. VFW State Commander Cody Mangold of Yankton says he was proud to present the 100th…… read more »
This year’s Yankton Riverboat Days was highlighted before the Optimist Club baseball game Thursday night at the Riverside Ballpark. Riverboat Days co-chair John Kraft says they are excited to announce country star JoDee Messina as the featured Friday night entertainment. Messina has had six number-one singles and Kraft says she will put on a good…… read more »
The spring graduation for Mount Marty University seniors takes place this Saturday in the Laddie E. Cimpl Arena. Mount Marty President Dr. Marc Long says because of the pandemic, there will be two commencement ceremonies this Saturday. Long says the chair of the Mount Marty Board of Trustees will be the speaker at the Saturday…… read more »
An upgraded criminal charge has been brought against the former treasurer of the Yankton VFW Post 791. 37-year-old Colin Reisner has been charged with Aggravated Grand Theft for allegedly embezzling 100-thousand to 500-thousand dollars from the VFW Post. The charge carries a maximum punishment of 15 years in state prison and a $30,000 fine. Reisner’s…… read more »
