Rapid City News Room (720 items)

Among Park Amenities: BMX Park,  Baseball Complex, Walking Path, Bike Path Extension, Drainage Improvements RAPID CITY, SD--Like a sculptor working feverishly on pounds of clay, workers have spent the last several months tirelessly transforming a large portion of Robbinsdale Park from a quiet, rustic gathering place that was showing its…

Aggressive plan would address infestation on City property; Educate public on private property options RAPID CITY, SD--If there was an alarm bell in Council Chambers Tuesday (May 1), City Urban Forester Andy Bernard would have been ringing a cautionary tone.             Bernard made a presentation to the City's Public Works…

RAPID CITY--The City's Community Development Department hostded the third in a quarterly series of "Coffee With Planners" events May 2 with a room full of planners, developers and interested citizens along with City staff.             Community Development Director Ken Young initiated the informal coffees last November as a way for…

Informal quarterly events provide updates, promote dialogue with public RAPID CITY--The City's Community Development Department will host the third in a quarterly series of "Coffee With Planners" events Wednesday, May 2, 9 a.m. in Council Chambers of the City/School Administration Center.  The public is invited.             Community Development Director Ken…

The City's Community Development Department conducted an open house April 24 regarding proposed changes in the City's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policies.     Community Development Director Ken Young made a presentation to a room full of interested citizens at City Hall.  The City department has been reviewing policies and…

Informal open house slated for April 24 invites questions, written comments RAPID CITY, SD--The Rapid City Community Development Department is hosting an open house on proposed changes to the City's Tax Increment Financing Policy.  The open house is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at 2 p.m. in the Third Floor…

At the Monday, April 16 City Council meeting, Mayor Steve Allender presented a mayoral proclamation, declaring April 15-21 as National Volunteer Week in Rapid City.    Local volunteer organizers appeared with the Mayor for the proclmation presentation.  Almost 241,000 South Dakotans volunteer time and services each year, making South Dakota…

AIR FORCE RETIREE NAMED APRIL'S VETERAN OF THE MONTH Pascal Bedard known for his 'how can I serve you' attitude RAPID CITY, SD--Humbled by his work growing up in the family's dairy and wood business, Pascal Bedard aspired to make something great of his life.  In 1981, he decided to…

North Middle School Courtyard and Exterior Drainage Project Recognized RAPID CITY, SD--The Rapid City Area School District is being recognized with the Rapid City Sustainability Award for the Courtyard and Exterior Drainage Improvements Project at North Middle School.             The District was recognized at the April 16 City Council meeting. …

RAPID CITY, SD--The Rapid City Planning Commission today approved three planned developments including an apartment complex in north Rapid City and for a residential development in the Johnson Ranch Subdivision area.             The Commission approved a request by Select Construction for Doeck LLC for an apartment complex at 3124 Champion…