Zucchini boat races will take place in Chamberlain, South Dakota on Saturday, September 4th at the Harvest Festival.  Zucchini Boat pit time will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the race will start at 3:30 p.m.

The Chamberlain City Commissioners will hold a special meeting  this evening at 5:30 p.m. to further discuss the 2023 budget prior to the first reading in September .  The special meeting will be held at the Chamberlain City Offices located at 715 N. Main Street.

Cole’s Computers in Platte recently announced they are now selling Mokwheel Electronic Bikes with large range of models.  For more information they can be reached at 605-337-3154 or visit www.colescomputers.com.

Plan on the removal of some traffic control at the intersection of HWY 20 & Main. The closed westbound lane will be opened to allow (2) lane westbound traffic.

 Paulsen Construction will continue sidewalk placement and the placement of concrete in the areas between the sidewalks and curb sections.  Next week grading will begin for roadway placement starting at the cowboy trail working toward HWY 20. During the week expect some of the Paulsen crew to be off the IN VALENTINE project and to continue placing concrete for the B STREET project (City of Valentine). Barnes Construction will continue with sidewalk removals and the construction of various project items.

 Midlands Contracting will wrap up their scheduled utility work for the Main Street portion next week. Expect the contractor to mobilize off the project at the end of the week.   Wow, next year’s utility work is complete, in August! Job well done by professionals.

During the Harvest Festival Next month in Chamberlain there will be an art contest taking place with art displayed from all participants.  Winners will be announced September 24th.  To participate on can pick up a wooden square from the chamber office at 118 South Main Street.

Gregory Lanes in Gregory, S.D. will hold an organizational meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m.  Anyone who is interested in participating in  bowling leagues this season is encouraged to attend.  For more information one can call Bryan at 605-830-2673

The Chamberlain School Board will hold their regular meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m.  at the Chamberlain High School Library at 1000 Sorenson Drive.  Please note that the Chamberlain School Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month unless otherwise specified.

Sanitary Sewer and Water Services are in place for the Main Street portion of the IN VALENTIN projects. Midlands Contracting continues placement of Storm Sewer for the section of roadway of A Street to HWY 20.

 Paulsen Construction will begin placement of concrete at the area’s between the curb and the placed ADA sidewalks today. Work will start on the 300 block and continue thru the 200 block next week. Sidewalk work will begin for the 100 block next week. Expect grading to begin soon for the placement of 9″ concrete for roadway at A Street to B Street.

 IES Commercial, INC continues to place footings and conduit for Street lighting and Traffic Signals.

“Last Summer Night” will take place on Main Street in Gregory, South Dakota this evening at 5:30p.m.  There will be several vendors as well as many activities for kids. There will also be a beer garden for parents .

Showing this weekend at the Pix Theater in Winner, S.D. this weekend will be the Summer animated hit, “Minions: The Rise of Gru”.  Show times are Friday, Saturday and Monday night at 7:30 p.m. and a 4:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.