Jay Gravholt

South Dakota

Reporter at Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan

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City Commission Set To Reorganize Monday, Discuss Street Projects

5 days ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

A changing of the guard will take place at Monday’s Yankton City Commission meeting when the three new commissioners-elect are sworn in, and a new mayor is chosen. There will also be several updates on summer construction projects throughout the city. New commissioners Brian Bertsch, Bill Conkling and Dave Spencer will be sworn in during Monday’s meeting, followed by the commission choosing the new mayor.
Corps Sees Lower Basin Runoff Due To Drought

6 days ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

Missouri River upper basin runoff is expected to be lower than normal this spring, according to officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Missouri River Basin Water Management Division Chief John Remus. He was joined by others from the USACE and the National Weather Service (NWS) during a monthly webinar Thursday to give an update on runoff conditions, expected weather and flood probabilities.
They’re Ready To Dance

1 week ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

What started out as an end-of-summer arts and entertainment festival at the river in Yankton 42 years ago has turned into a major, regional art and music festival that can draw upwards of 80,000 visitors or more each August. Many things have changed over those 42 years, but there have been a few mainstays that have been a part of the celebration since its inception. One of those fixtures has been performances by Judi’s Dance Studio.
‘For Everyone’

1 week ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden has long been considered the gold standard when it comes to coaching. And, although he was a basketball coach, coaches from all sports use his philosophies to this day. Wooden’s emphasis on character development, leadership, and attention to detail resonated deeply with many famous coaches who are still active on the sidelines, such as Steve Kerr and Luke Walton.
City Undertakes Strategic Planning Process

1 week ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

It’s been a busy week for Yankton city government. City commissioners met Wednesday for a day-long strategic planning meeting on the campus of Mount Marty University. It came on the heels of a regular City Commission meeting Monday and a comprehensive planning open house Tuesday. For context, the comprehensive plan is a vision for the community over approximately the next 20 years. The last one was completed in 2003.
Spring Bouquet: Meridian District Holds New Spring Event This Saturday

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

This Saturday, the Meridian District is changing things up a bit. Fifteen businesses in the district are participating in a new springtime event called “Blossoms, Businesses and Boutiques.”According to Kayla Benson, owner of the Open Gate, this idea came to her from other communities and felt it would add a nice spring component. “We follow a boutique page (on social media), and they give you different promotion ideas,” Benson said.
City Holds Comprehensive Plan Open House Tuesday

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

Approximately 30 people were on hand at the Elks Lodge Tuesday night for an open house hosted by the City of Yankton to discuss the city’s comprehensive planning process, which is nearing its end. The City of Yankton puts together a 20-year comprehensive plan every other decade, relying on community input to put a vision together for the city. Community Development Director Dave Mingo said the community input has been great throughout the process, and he hopes it continues.
Mall Request Approved

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

As expected, owner Matt Evans of the Yankton Mall made his second appearance before the Yankton City Commission Monday night to re-introduce his request for an additional $1.6 million in the form of a sales tax rebate. Evans had asked the City for this addition to the current agreement, which is $1.7 million over a 10-year period. The amendment asks for an additional $1.6 million (it was $1.7 million at the previous meeting) bringing the total to $3.3 million cap for 10 years.
A ‘Home Run’ Selection

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

A good crowd turned out for the 2024 Yankton Citizen of the Year reception Sunday at the Yankton Elks Lodge honoring Roger and Marilyn Huntley …“… and that’s a good thing.”The Huntleys were chosen as Yankton’s Citizens of the Year in 2024 for their longstanding commitment to the community in a wide array of areas from the arts to aviation and job services to historical preservation.
Avera CEO Ekeren Is Ready To Step Aside

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Jay Gravholt

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Regional President and CEO Doug Ekeren will be stepping down from his role at the hospital after 11 years as the CEO and more than 40 years in healthcare management, most of which was in Yankton. There will be a retirement open house for Ekeren from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 1 in the Professional Office Pavillion on the campus of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Ekeren spoke with the Press & Dakotan Thursday about his career.

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