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August 12, 2022
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(Update) Council Approves First Reading of 2023 Budget; Will Hold Second Budget Hearing Aug. 29
(UPDATE 8/18/2022) Last evening (August 17), the Rapid City Council approved first reading of the City's 2023 budget and set Monday, August 29 for further discussion and possible action on the budget. The session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall. The public is invited. RAPID…
CITY HOSTING ‘COFFEE WITH PLANNERS’ AUGUST 17 TOPICS: TRANSPORATION PROJECTS, OVER-SIZED GARAGES AND 5-YEAR BLOCK GRANT PLAN Informal coffee, bagel discussions provide updates, gather input from planners, developers, public RAPID CITY—A trio of timely topics will be featured for discussion at the upcoming ‘Coffee With Planners’ session, hosted by the…
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August 08, 2022
Closure Dates Announced for City Pools; June/July Attendance Numbers Released
CLOSURE DATES ANNOUNCED FOR CITY POOLS Officials release attendance for City pools; #’s down slightly from 2021 RAPID CITY, SD—The City’s Parks and Recreation Department today announced the schedule for summer closure of city pools. Many seasonal workers begin leaving in mid-August with the start of high school and many…
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August 05, 2022
City Reminds Home & Property Owners to Trim Branches & Avoid Obstructing Traffic Signs (yes, there's a stop sign there)
(Yes, there's a stop sign hidden behind those tree branches) RAPID CITY, SD—City officials are reminding homeowners and property owners to trim or remove tree branches or bushes from private property and boulevard areas to avoid creating safety hazards by obstructing traffic signs at intersections and other areas in the…
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August 02, 2022
City Committee Reminds Motorcyclists, Drivers Not to Park in Striped Disability Access Spaces
DON’T PARK THERE! City Committee Reminds Motorcyclists Not to Park in Striped Disability Access Parking Spaces RAPID CITY, SD—With the annual motorcycle rally just a few days from its official start, the Rapid City Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee is reminding motorcyclists and all drivers to refrain from parking in…
STATE RECOGNIZES RAPID CITY FOR DRINKING WATER EXCELLENCE City honored for 19th consecutive year RAPID CITY, SD—For the 19th consecutive year, the City of Rapid City has been recognized with the Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR). …
BADLANDS SABRES HOSTING SEASON TICKET NIGHT AUGUST 4 RAPID CITY, SD—The puck drops on the Badlands Sabres’ second hockey season in Rapid City in just six weeks. The team will be hosting a season ticket night at Roosevelt Ice Arena next Thursday, August 4. The event is scheduled from…
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July 25, 2022
City Officials Clarify Parking Options for Extended Vehicles in Downtown Area
CITY OFFICIALS CLARIFY PARKING OPTIONS FOR EXTENDED VEHICLES IN DOWNTOWN AREA **Drivers can be cited for blocking traffic lane and parking too far from curb RAPID CITY, SD—City officials are responding to recent concerns from the public regarding potential traffic impacts of large parked vehicles in the downtown area. The…
(UPDATE/July 21/Afternoon) (AFTERNOON UPDATE) After this morning's announcement, the Rapid City Police Department has identified persons of interest regarding the damage to the trees and are continuing their investigation. City officials wish to thank the public for their immediate response to the call for assistance regarding the recent vandalism. RAPID…
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July 15, 2022
Solid Waste Division Reminds Homeowners About Placement of Combustible Items in Trash after MRF Fire
Rapid City Fire Department Responds to Fire at Material Recovery Facility at the Landfill Rapid City, S.D. – At around 7:30 yesterday evening (Thursday), the Rapid City Fire Department was called to the Material Recovery Facility at the Landfill for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, heavy…