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2 days ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
Pierre is a gem – a true treasure on the banks of the Missouri, offering a wealth of experiences and opportunities to locals and visitors alike. Or at least, that’s what the tourism numbers say. kAm“W~FC E@FC:D> 2EEC24E:@?D 2C6X 72>:=J 7C:6?5=J] (6VC6 277@C523=6[” r2C>6? $49C2>>[ 6I64FE:G6 5:C64E@C @7 E96 %@FC:D> r@2=:E:@? @7 $@FE9 s2<@E2[ E@=5 E96 r2A:E2= y@FC?2=] “$@[ J@F <?@H[ 2 =@E @7 E:>6D H96? J@F =@@< 2E H92E >:89E 36 92AA6?:?8[ J@F <?@H[ @?
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3 days ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
Local ambulance services have grown considerably thanks to a brand new station recently unveiled in an open house in Pierre, highlighting the dedication of local emergency medical responders and paramedics – as well as the deep need for more able and willing men and women to take up the duty. “This is a brand new station for us.
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4 days ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
Two political newcomers will be serving on the Pierre City Commission, beating out a crowded race of five, including an incumbent. Robin Lerseth ran on a message of community connection and a desire to address the mounting problems of housing and childcare availability in Pierre, a message which clearly resonated, as she claimed the most votes overall, 592, according to the unofficial results.
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4 days ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
Audiology Associates and Pierre Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation stand in solidarity together under a joined branding as Pierre Specialty Clinics, marking a milestone years in the making to consolidate the two health services under one roof. “What we’re doing today is celebrating the rebranding of the building,” Al Helbig, audiologist at Audiology Associates, said during a grand open house held last week.
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4 days ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
Two political newcomers will be serving on the Pierre City Commission, beating out a crowded race of five, including an incumbent. Robin Lerseth ran on a message of community connection and a desire to address the mounting problems of housing and childcare availability in Pierre, a message which clearly resonated, as she claimed the most votes overall, 592, according to the unofficial results.
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1 week ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
Matthew Reitzel is running for Pierre City Commission, one of five candidates vying for two open seats. Reitzel has lived and worked in Pierre for the last 20 years, and presently serves as the manuscript and photo archivist for the South Dakota State Archives. “I have been involved with various things over the years,” Reitzel said. “My wife and I have been here for 20 years in Pierre. I've been on various boards and committees.
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1 week ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
When Blake Barringer decided to run for re-election, he did so out of a worry that it would be an uncontested race – now, with five total candidates vying for two open seats in a primary election, Barringer welcomes the competition. Barringer has been on the Pierre City Commission for nine years, with his background being in engineering. Looking back on what he’s accomplished so far, his focus is on innovations in technology and materials relating to vital city infrastructure, like the streets.
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1 week ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
In contrast to many of the other candidates vying for one of two open seats on the Pierre City Commission, Kevin Larsen sees Pierre as a city in need of new energy and renewed passion. “When we moved back to Pierre three years ago, I kind of had that gut feeling of ‘what happened to the passion in Pierre? Where did the passion go?’” Larsen told the Capital Journal. “There were some things that went away because of COVID and COVID uprooted everybody’s lives.
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1 week ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
John Childs has spent many years serving the City of Pierre, as city engineer and as interim airport manager – but as one of five candidates vying for two open seats on the Pierre City Commission, Childs believes he has yet more to offer Pierre and its citizens. “The city has been very good to me and my family, and I'm in a position now that I can give back a little time,” Childs said. “I think everybody should invest in their community one way or another. I truly believe that. My wife grew up here.
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1 week ago | 
capjournal.com | Iain Woessner
Robin Lerseth’s roots in Pierre are deep – her family’s been here for generations, and she’s born-and-raised, growing up and living in a city on the hill (or river, as it were). Yet Lerseth has found a growing motivation to step up into greater public service, tossing her hat into the ring as five candidates vie for two open City Commission seats in a hotly contested primary contest. “I'm seeing a lot of needs in the community that I didn't really realize were there before,” Lerseth said.
