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RAPID CITY, SD--Alan Kruse, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient who served seven months on the front lines in Vietnam, has been named Rapid City's Veteran of the Month for November.  Kruse was recognized by the City at the November 20 City Council meeting.             The City's Veteran of…

Website posting will identify new projects and their locations in community RAPID CITY--In an effort to communicate more efficiently with the general public regarding active construction projects in the community and department activities, the City's Community Development Department is publishing weekly informational reports and a quarterly newsletter.             The new…

A standing-room only crowd attended the first 'Coffee With Planners' event held in the Community Room of the City/School Administration Center Nov. 8.    The event was hosted by the Community Planning and Development Department.  Department Director Ken Young greeted the crowd of more than 60 people, introduced division staff…

City crews have been busy collecting decorations and lights, and checking them twice--ready to transform downtown Rapid City, Wilson Park and Halley Park into a holiday wonderland.  Beginning this week, crews are decorating the areas for the holiday season.             City Parks Division Manager Scott…

City crews have been busy collecting decorations and lights, and checking them twice--ready to transform downtown Rapid City, Wilson Park and Halley Park into a holiday wonderland.  Beginning this week, crews are decorating the areas for the holiday season.             City Parks Division Manager Scott…

RAPID CITY--The City's Community Planning and Development Services will host the first in a series of "Coffee With Planners" events Wednesday, November 8, 9 a.m. in the Community Room of the City/School Administration Center.             Planning Director Ken Young is initiating the quarterly informal coffees as a way to inform…

City employees have pledged more than $53,000 to United Way of the Black Hills.  A pledge check was presented at the United Way October 26 as part of United Way's Get Back The Pack Day activities. Rapid City Police and Fire Department officials signaled the effort in fine style with…

RAPID CITY--Nick Stroot, who has served as Pennington County's Human Resources Director since 2009, has been appointed Community Resources Director for the City of Rapid City by Mayor Steve Allender.             Stroot's appointment was confirmed at the October 16 City Council meeting.  His first day in the position will be…

Mayor Steve Allender completed his fourth public presentation on options for the Civic Center's Barnett Arena Oct. 19.  Approximately 300 people have attended the four presentations with several dozen people taking advantage of tours of the Arena by Civic Center staff after the presentations. No additional public presentations are scheduled…

  Huge Increase As School Year Begins; Record Daily Number on Tuesday   RAPID CITY--Anyone wondering if the City's youth would continue utilizing free public transportation when the new school year started need only look at September's usage numbers for the answer.             Youth transportation last month on the City's…