Several local elections took place in our listening area on Tuesday, April 11th.

The City of Burke had an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I.  Todd Halsne defeated Bryson Vasquez 29 votes to 18 votes.

The City of White River had a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges defeated Paul D. Knispel 56 to 35 votes.

White River Schools had a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow ran for two open positions on the board. Louann Krogman and Stan Knispel won the two positions with 133  and 103 votes respectively.

The City of Platte had a mayoral election. Ken Vanzee defeated Jerry Overweg  319 to 80 votes.

Platte-Geddes Schools had a school board election. There were three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman. Tina Schuman and Jared Veurink won the two positions with 368 and 366 votes respectively.

A municipal election was held in Kennebec for two trustees for a three-year term and one trustee for a one-year term. The candidates were Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville.  Brian Miller, Tom Hills, and Todd Longville won the three positions with 56, 50, and 46 votes respectively.

There are several local elections taking place in our listening area today.  Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The City of Burke is having an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I. The election will be held in the Municipal Building meeting room at 704 Main Street. Todd Halsne is the incumbent and Bryson Vasquez is the challenger.

The City of White River is having a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges is running against incumbent Paul D. Knispel.

White River Schools are having a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow are running for two open positions on the board. The polling locations for the White River City election and school board election are the Community Event Center and Norris Hall.

The City of Platte is having a mayoral election. Jerry Overweg is running against current mayor Ken Vanzee.

Platte-Geddes Schools are having a school board election. There are three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman.

Elections polls for the Platte City election and Platte-Geddes school board election are at the Platte Community Building (314 Main St.) and Geddes American Legion Building (420 S. Main St).

A municipal election being held in Kennebec.  At the election, the following office will be filled: Two Trustee for a three-year term. And One Trustee for a one-year term. The candidates are Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville. The polling place for this municipality is the Kennebec Community Room.

There are several local elections taking place in our listening area tomorrow.  Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. tomorrow.

The City of Burke is having an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I. The election will be held in the Municipal Building meeting room at 704 Main Street. Todd Halsne is the incumbent and Bryson Vasquez is the challenger.

The City of White River will be having a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges is running against incumbent Paul D. Knispel.

White River Schools are having a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow are running for two open positions on the board. The polling locations for the White River City election and school board election are the Community Event Center and Norris Hall.

The City of Platte is having a mayoral election. Jerry Overweg is running against current mayor Ken Vanzee.

Platte-Geddes Schools are having a school board election. There are three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman.

Elections polls for the Platte City election and Platte-Geddes school board election will be at the Platte Community Building (314 Main St.) and Geddes American Legion Building (420 S. Main St).

A municipal election will be held in Kennebec.  At the election, the following office will be filled: Two Trustees for a three-year term. and one Trustee for a one-year term. The candidates are Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville. The polling place for this municipality is the Kennebec Community Room.

Benji’s Diner is now open in Kennebec, South Dakota.  They are located at 120 South Main Street.  They serve breakfast and also have daily lunch specials.  Some of the items on their lunch menu include burgers, wraps and salads.  For to go orders one can call 605-869-2360.

The Pheasant Bar on Main Street in Winner, S.D. will host another build your own bloody marry bar this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Some items included are bacon strips, shrimp, pickles, olives, cheese and beef sticks.

The Gregory School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 3rd. at 12:00 p.m.  This will be a closed meeting and not open to the public as it involves a student matter.  Please note the Gregory School Board typically meets on the second Monday of each month.

WINNER, S.D. – Construction work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 10, 2023, on U.S. Highway 18 between Winner and Colome. Work on this construction project consists of concrete repair, concrete surface grinding, new asphalt shoulders, and bridge approach slab repair.

During concrete repair, speed will be reduced, and traffic will be diverted onto the gravel/dirt shoulders for one-mile increments. Care should be taken when driving on the shoulder due to spring conditions, especially during adverse weather. Truck traffic will be detoured to S.D. Highway 44 and S.D. Highway 49. Local trucks and deliveries will be permitted with a 10-foot width restriction in place. During work at the bridges, stop sign closures in both directions will be used. For all other work, traffic will be controlled by use of a flagger and pilot car.

Bituminous Paving, Inc. from Ortonville, MN is the prime contractor on this $4.8 million construction project. The project is scheduled to be complete on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

The Gregory Dallas Chamber of Commerce has organized an Easter egg hunt for the Gregory community.  It will take place on Saturday, April 8th starting at 10:00 a.m. that morning.  Children up to 10 years of age are welcome to attend.  Free face painting will also be offered during the event.

The City of Winner will have spring up (weather permitting) on Monday, April 17th.  All items must be placed by 8:00 a.m.  that morning or the City will not remove them. Items should not be placed  for pick up until April 1st.

A Platte-Geddes High School  blood drive will take place  tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Platte Community Center.  To register one can call Life Serve Blood Center at 1-800-287-4903.