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South Dakota Beef Industry Council to Gather in Pierre June 28 & 29, 2023

Directors and staff of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) will gather in Pierre June 28-29 for the Checkoff Academy and SDBIC Quarterly Board meeting.

The Checkoff Academy, hosted by staff from the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, will kick off the meeting at 2:00 pm CDT on Wednesday, June 28 at Red Rossa conference center in Pierre.  This event will provide the SDBIC Board and guests with some history and an overview of current national beef checkoff programs.  This meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for beef producers to network with their peers and gain a deeper understanding of the beef checkoff. All beef producers are invited to attend.

The SDBIC Quarterly Board meeting will follow on Thursday, June 29 at Drifters Conference Center in Ft. Pierre, SD. Committee meetings will begin at 7:30 am with the full board of directors meeting to follow at 10:30 am CST.

Please RSVP to Jodie Anderson at janderson@sdbeef.org or call the SDBIC office if you plan to attend so that meal arrangements can be made.

Visit www.sdbeef.org to learn more about the South Dakota Beef Industry Council and the local beef checkoff program or call (605) 224-4722.

City of Chamberlain and Town of Pukwana Municipal Election Results

The City of Chamberlain and the Town of Pukwana held municipal elections on Tuesday, June 6th.

For the City of Chamberlain election, Tim Thomas and Monte Claussen were vying for a three-year term of mayor. Monte Clausen defeated Tim Thomas 232 votes to 171 votes.

For the Town of Pukwana, incumbent Steve Persing and challenger June Hawley were running for one board of trustee position for a three-year term. June Hawley defeated Steve Persing 42 votes to 5 votes.

City of Chamberlain and Town of Pukwana to Hold Municipal Elections Today

The City of Chamberlain and the Town of Pukwana will hold municipal elections today.  The election polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For the City of Chamberlain election, Tim Thomas and Monte Claussen are vying for a three-year term of mayor.  The polling location for this election is at the Chamberlain Community Center at 112 N. Main Street.

For the Town of Pukwana, incumbent Steve Persing and challenger June Hawley are running for one board of trustee position for a three-year term.   The polling location for this election is at the Pukwana Community Center at 207 Main Street.

City of Chamberlain and Town of Pukwana to Hold Municipal Elections Tomorrow

The City of Chamberlain and the Town of Pukwana will hold municipal elections tomorrow.  The election polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For the City of Chamberlain election, Tim Thomas and Monte Claussen are vying for a three-year term of mayor.  The polling location for this election is at the Chamberlain Community Center at 112 N. Main Street.

For the Town of Pukwana, incumbent Steve Persing and challenger June Hawley are running for one board of trustee position for a three-year term.   The polling location for this election is at the Pukwana Community Center at 207 Main Street.