After nine years, Frani Kieffer’s time on the Yankton School Board came to an end Monday. Kieffer announced in February that she had decided to not run for a fourth term. Kieffer says that she is proud of everything that the school board was able to accomplish during her tenure on the board. Kieffer, who…… read more »
Prairie Fire Productions will be bringing the musical “Matilda” to the stage this week. Eva Koerner, who is 11-years-old, and starring as the titular lead, says that this is her first acting role. Koerner says that playing Matilda has been enjoyable. Keith Goeden, who is the director and is playing the role of Matilda’s father,…… read more »
Former Crofton Police Chief John Carter appeared in front of the Crofton City Commission Monday night to forgo his appeal against his apparent firing from the Crofton Police Department. Carter said during the meeting that he couldn’t appeal his alleged firing because he claims that he has not been given an official reason for his…… read more »
During Monday night’s Yankton City Commission meeting, public comments were all about the sale of city land to Paradigm Technologies, Inc. which is going to be building a new manufacturing facility on the corner of Broadway and 31st Street. Jim Means was scheduled on the agenda, and talks about some of his concerns…… read more »
With the Summer Band Concert wrapping up on Independence Day in Riverside Park, the Yankton Area Arts Association will keep the music playing for 4 more weeks. Todd Carr, Manager of the Summer Concert Series, talks about Mogen’s Heroes, who will be performing on Tuesday, July 11th… Carr describes what people should expect…… read more »
Former Crofton Police Chief John Carter held a town hall meeting Thursday evening to address the alleged firing of himself and Sgt. Aubrey Miller from the Crofton Police Department. Carter said during the meeting that he has not received a reason for his alleged dismissal from Crofton Mayor Bob Evans and that the only word…… read more »
The first Music at the Meridian of the summer was a huge success for everyone involved. Local artists, Mike and Jay, got the crowd warmed up while the beer and food vendors were busy serving hundreds of music lovers. Brad Morgan, a country artist originally from Manning, Iowa, talks about his roots…… read more »
During the final Summer Band Concert of the season, some history was dished out by some musicians who have been involved since day one. Bill Magera, who plays clarinet, talks about how this Yankton staple started in 1981… Dean Rettedal, who plays trumpet, talks about what makes this such a special experience…… read more »
On Wednesday evening, the Yankton County Commission introduced Eric Van Dusen as the new Yankton County Ambulance Administrator. Van Dusen talks about his ties to Yankton… Van Dusen talks about his vision for Yankton County EMS… Van Dusen’s start date was not specifically mentioned.… read more »
The 12th annual Menno Pioneer Opry will be held Friday night at the Big Red Barn at Pioneer Acres in Menno. Program coordinator Dan Flyger (Flee Ger) says that there will be old time country and gospel music as well as a potluck dinner. Flyger says that musicians interested in participating that haven’t before need…… read more »
