Posted on: June 21, 2017
The City of Pierre is hosting a going away party for Mayor Laurie Gill and City Administrator Leon Schochenmaier, and the public is encouraged to attend.
The open house is June 30 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Pierre Area C...
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Posted on: June 21, 2017
Pierre Outdoor Pool Reopens
PIERRE, SD – The Pierre outdoor pool will reopen today at 1 p.m. It was closed yesterday for maintenance and repair work.
The Pierre outdoor pool is open daily from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with an hour break from 5 p.m. to 6 p...
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Posted on: June 20, 2017
Golfers from all over South Dakota will roll into Pierre this weekend for the South Dakota Golf Association’s Husband/Wife State Championship Tournament.
The tournament, hosted by Pierre’s Hillsview Golf Course, starts Friday ...
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Posted on: June 20, 2017
The Pierre outdoor pool will be closed on Tuesday, June 20, for maintenance and repairs.
It’s anticipated the repairs will be completed today, and the pool will return to its normal schedule on Wednesday.
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Posted on: June 19, 2017
Weather permitting, the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Harrison Avenue will close just after 8 a.m. tomorrow to allow the city to begin rebuilding and repaving the intersection. The intersection is expected to remain closed through Friday, J...
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Posted on: June 16, 2017
Weather permitting, North Taylor Avenue between East Capitol Avenue and East Broadway Avenue will close between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. beginning Monday, June 19. The street will be closed to through traffic to allow for curb and gutter replacement. T...
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Posted on: June 13, 2017
Effective July 1, Brad Palmer will serve as the City of Pierre’s interim City Administrator.
Palmer is the city’s current Utility Director. He has been with the City of Pierre for more than a decade. In 2004, he was hired as the City’s Construction and Ope...
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Posted on: June 7, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. -Harrison Avenue between Robinson and Summit Avenues will close around 12 p.m. today for curb and gutter replacement. The stretch of Harrison Avenue is expected to remain closed until Tuesday, June 13.
Harrison Avenue betwee...
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Posted on: June 5, 2017
PIERRE, SD – The Pierre outdoor pool will not open today as originally scheduled. Mechanical problems are causing the delay.
The public will be notified when the pool opens for the season.
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Posted on: June 2, 2017
The City of Pierre will host two voting locations for next week’s Mayoral and School Board Elections.
On Tuesday, June 6, people registered in Pierre can cast their votes at either Faith Lutheran Church or New Life Assembly of God Church. &nb...
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Posted on: May 25, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. –Weather permitting, Harrison Avenue from East Capitol Avenue to East Cabot Street will close on Tuesday, May 30. The street will remain closed while the block is prepared for new asphalt surfacing. This includes ...
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Posted on: May 24, 2017
Construction Updates
Capitol Avenue
Beginning Tuesday, May 30, Capitol Avenue between Nicollet Avenue and Ree Street will close to allow the street to be rebuilt and underground utilities to be replaced.
The road will remain closed to tra...
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Posted on: May 23, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – On July 16, a charter jet will land in Pierre to take 150 people to a resort on the eastern edge of Nevada. It’s been four years since Pierre has had this service, and we can thank airport enhancements for bring...
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Posted on: May 23, 2017
PIERRE - The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today that the City of Pierre public water system and the system’s operation specialists have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award.
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Posted on: May 19, 2017
Weather permitting, the intersection of Capitol and Washington Avenues will close Tuesday, May 23 for storm sewer repairs. The intersection will remain closed until construction is complete; the intersection is expected to reopen before Wednesda...
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Posted on: May 17, 2017
For the sixth time, national non-profit KaBOOM! is honoring Pierre with a 2017 Playful City USA designation. Playful City USA honors cities and towns across the country for putting the needs of families first so kids can learn, grow and develop ...
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Posted on: May 15, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. –Weather permitting, Harrison Avenue between East Capitol Avenue and East Cabot Street will close between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. beginning Thursday, May 18. The street will be closed to through traffic to allow for cur...
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Posted on: May 15, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. –The Pierre City Commission will wrap up interviews for the City Administrator job today when it interviews Darcy Long. Mr. Long most recently served as the City Administrator in Amery, Wisconsin.
While in town, Lo...
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Posted on: May 10, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. –The results of the 2016 Drinking Water Report are in, and Pierre’s drinking water is safe.
According to City Water Superintendent Dane Brewer, this is nothing new.
“Every year, the City of Pierre tests it...
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Posted on: May 3, 2017
Pierre, S.D. – For the past four months, Rawlins Municipal Library staff and its citizen advisory board have been working on the Library’s five year strategic plan. The group has finalized its draft and now...
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Posted on: May 2, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. –The intersection of South Harrison Avenue and Wells Avenue between the Fresh Start Convenience Store and the RCPE Railroad office is closed while the City of Pierre works to repair a water leak.
Motorists are encouraged to ...
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Posted on: May 1, 2017
East Park Street between South Hayes and South Garfield Avenues will close shortly after 8 a.m. tomorrow for street repair and replacement. The stretch of street will remain closed throughout the week and is expected to reopen by Friday, May 12....
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Posted on: April 30, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. –The Pierre City Commission will host two finalists for the Pierre City Administrator job this week. They are Keith Senger of Pierre and Anthony Tolstedt of Douglas, Wyoming. Current City Administrator, Leon Schoc...
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Posted on: April 27, 2017
Pierre, S.D. –If you’re looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly, check out Rawlins Municipal library this weekend. The library is hosting a special “Go Green” event on Saturday. &...
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Posted on: April 25, 2017
City to Receive Tree City USA Re-Certification
PIERRE, S.D. –For the 34th year in a row, Pierre will be named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
The re-certification ceremony will be held a...
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Posted on: April 24, 2017
Pierre, S.D. – Caleb Nordquist, Pierre, is the big winner of the National Library Week drawing at Rawlins Municipal Library.
After completing the Book Trivia Challenge, his name was entered into a drawing and eventually selecte...
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Posted on: April 18, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – More than 100 miles of city water main are buried throughout Pierre; starting today, valves on all 100 miles are getting tested.
The City of Pierre has hired a contractor to exercise all of the city’s water main ...
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Posted on: April 17, 2017
Citywide Spring Cleaning Starts This Week
PIERRE, S.D. –Pierre’s citywide spring clean-up starts later this week at Hilger’s Gulch.
Wednesday morning, representatives from several state go...
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Posted on: April 13, 2017
Intersection Closure: Jefferson and Franklin
PIERRE, S.D. –The Jefferson Avenue, Franklin Street intersection will close today at approximately noon to allow City contractors to make storm sewer repairs. The intersect...
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Posted on: April 12, 2017
Firefighter Training Scheduled at Capitol Building
PIERRE, S.D. – If you see fire trucks at the State Capitol Building tomorrow, don’t be alarmed. Pierre’s volunteer fire department will be training in the building Th...
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Posted on: April 12, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
CONTACT: Lynn Patton, Construction and Operations Manager, 605.773.7407
Street Closure UPDATE: North Taylor Avenue
PIERRE, S.D. – North Taylor Avenue from Capitol Avenue to Broadwa...
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Posted on: April 11, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre will close North Taylor Avenue from Capitol Avenue to Broadway Avenue for storm sewer repair on Wednesday morning. The closure will begin shortly after 8 a.m. and will remain closed throughout the day.
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Posted on: April 6, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – Weather permitting, the City of Pierre will close North Taylor Avenue from Capitol Avenue to Broadway Avenue for storm sewer repair on Monday morning.
The closure will begin shortly after 8 a.m. and will remain closed thro...
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Posted on: April 5, 2017
Pierre, S.D. – The Easter Bunny will make a stop at Rawlins Municipal Library Saturday morning.
The Easter Bunny will greet children at 9:30 a.m. and then again at 10:45 a.m. Each session will also feature story time, an egg hu...
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Posted on: April 4, 2017
Rural Air Service: Mayor Gill to Testify Before Congress
Pierre, S.D. –Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill is heading to Washington, D.C., to fight for rural air service.
On Thursday, Gill will testify before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Aviation...
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Posted on: April 4, 2017
Pierre, S.D. – The City has posted its list of summer recreation activities for this summer. It features more than 30 programs for youth, as well as adult activities.
Programming starts June 5 and includes everything from drama...
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Posted on: April 3, 2017
Pierre, S.D. – Pierre’s Aquatic Center, located at the Oahe Family YMCA, will temporarily close later this week.
Beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, the Aquatics Center pool will close to allow contractors to re...
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Posted on: March 30, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre will officially kick off the 2017 construction season next week.
On Monday, April 3, there will be traffic restrictions at the intersection of Lowell Avenue and Industrial Road while ...
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Posted on: March 30, 2017
The Pierre Municipal Library is working to help people age gracefully with its Super Senior Day programming.
The April 3 Super Senior program will provide information about the different options available for senior living care. Kim Brakke with ...
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Posted on: March 28, 2017
Vote Pierre to Win $20k for Park Renovations
PIERRE, S.D. –The clock starts ticking on Saturday. That’s when people can start nominating Pierre to receive a $20,000 grant to enhance the Pleasant Drive playground.
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Posted on: March 24, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. –The Pierre Police Department has been alerted to a potential scam that is targeting City of Pierre utility customers.
Businesses and people living in Pierre are being contacted via email and phone and told that they owe the...
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Posted on: March 21, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – Beginning next month, all City of Pierre utility bills will be mailed the first Friday of each month. Payments will be due the third Friday of each month.
The change in billing practice will eliminate f...
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Posted on: March 20, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – In the cold months especially, the City of Pierre Electric Department staff grabs a gun and hits the streets to hunt for savings.
The weapon of choice? An infrared heat gun. It’s a device that scans all of the Ci...
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Posted on: March 15, 2017
Water Drainage Improvements Coming for SE Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. – The City has committed to improving storm water drainage in southeast Pierre.
At its weekly meeting Tuesday night, the Pierre City Commission approved a plan to div...
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Posted on: March 8, 2017
City Ends 2016 with Increased Reserves
PIERRE, S.D. – During the 2016 fiscal year, the City of Pierre was able to cut costs and consequently grow its reserves by $1.5-million.
“This is a significant accomplishment,&...
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Posted on: March 3, 2017
Go Green and Clean Committee Meeting
PIERRE, S.D. –Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? Join the Go Green and Clean campaign committee.
The Go Green campaign committee leads city-wide cleanup efforts each spring and ...
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Posted on: March 2, 2017
Free Load Coupons Distributed in March
PIERRE, S.D. – To help jump start your spring cleaning efforts, the City of Pierre is distributing free load coupons with the March utility mailing.
A coupon entitles each residential utility custome...
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Posted on: February 2, 2017
Pierre, S.D. –Looking for money, family or a party? The Pierre Rawlins Library can help! The library’s February programming includes a birthday party for Laura Ingalls Wilder and classes on genealogy and gr...
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Posted on: January 31, 2017
Workforce Development Council Presents Final Report
Pierre, SD – The Pierre / Fort Pierre Workforce Development Council presented its findings to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night.
Kim Olson, who facilitated the Council’s...
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Posted on: January 26, 2017
Fire Dept. Requests Help Clearing Hydrants
PIERRE, S.D. – To help keep the community safe during the snowy months, the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department needs your help.
The volunteers are asking people to clear snow away from fire hydrant...
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Posted on: January 24, 2017
City Issues Snow Alert
Remove Vehicles from Snow Routes
PIERRE, S.D. –The City of Pierre has issued a Snow Alert.
The Snow Alert means the City will remove snow from Emergency Snow Routes after midnight tonight. Residents should ...
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Posted on: January 18, 2017
Go Green and Clean Campaign Recognized as
2017 Harvard Ash Center Bright Idea in Government
PIERRE, S.D. – The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University,...
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Posted on: January 17, 2017
Contact City for Water Meter Upgrade
PIERRE, S.D. – About 15% of Pierre’s utility customers are in need of an immediate upgrade.
For the last twelve months, the City has worked to migrate all of its water customers fro...
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Posted on: January 17, 2017
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
CONTACT: Laurie Gill, Mayor, 605.773.7407
Gill Won’t Seek Re-election
PIERRE, S.D. – Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill will not seek re-election this June.
Gi...
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Posted on: January 17, 2017
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
CONTACT: Tom Farnsworth, Parks and Recreation Director, 605.773.7407
Tipton Named Hillsview Golf Superintendent
PIERRE, S.D. – Pierre’s Municipal Golf Course ...
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Posted on: January 5, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre is working to repair a water leak discovered this morning on North Willow Avenue just north of West Elizabeth Street.
The repair is expected to be complete by the end of today.
Seven city water customers...
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Posted on: January 5, 2017
Willow Avenue Water Leak Repaired
PIERRE, S.D. – The water leak discovered earlier today on North Willow Avenue has been repaired, and water service has been returned to all impacted homes.
The City Water Department determined the water leak was c...
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Posted on: January 3, 2017
City of Pierre
Laurie R. Gill, Mayor
222 E. Dakota Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
(605) 773-7407
www.cityofpierre.org
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 3, 2017
CONTACT: Mindy Cheap, Recreation Superintendent, 605.773.7445
Pierre Seasoned Citizen Progra...
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Posted on: December 17, 2016
City Lifts Snow Alert
PIERRE, S.D. –The City of Pierre has lifted the Snow Alert issued on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.
City crews worked through the night to clear Emergency Snow Routes. That work has been completed, and vehicles may now park ...
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Posted on: December 16, 2016
City Issues Snow Alert
Remove Vehicles from Snow Routes
PIERRE, S.D. –The City of Pierre has issued a Snow Alert.
The Snow Alert means the City will remove snow from Emergency Snow Routes after midnight tonight. Residents should ...
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Posted on: December 14, 2016
Pierre, S.D. –Give the gift of Hillsview this holiday season!
Hillsview Golf Course season passes go on sale Friday, and people interested in purchasing passes can do so three different ways. Passes can be purchased online at c...
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Posted on: December 9, 2016
Pierre Receives New Fire Truck
PIERRE, S.D. – The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department has a new fire engine. It arrived in Pierre on Thursday, December 8 and, thanks to some late night work by the volunteer sta...
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Posted on: December 6, 2016
Pierre, SD – Pierre City Administrator Leon Schochenmaier announced today that he will retire next summer.
Schochenmaier, who has served as the City Administrator for more than a decade, will leave the post June 30, 2017.
“I greatly enjoy serving t...
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Posted on: December 2, 2016
Snow Removal Reminder
PIERRE, S.D. – If you own property in Pierre, please remember to scoop your sidewalk.
City ordinance requires property owners who have sidewalks attached to their property to clear the walkway of ...
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Posted on: November 30, 2016
PIERRE, S.D. – More than 80 blocks of Pierre’s city streets are scheduled for upgrades in 2017.
City staff detailed the preliminary construction project list during last night’s City Commission meeting putting special...
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Posted on: November 16, 2016
Record Rounds Played at Hillsview in 2016
Pierre, S.D. – The 2016 season brought a new record to Hillsview Golf Course for the number of rounds played.
Between March and November this year, 31,466 rounds were played at Pierre’s Municipal Golf Course...Read on...
Posted on: November 4, 2016
Street Closure: East Sioux Avenue
PIERRE, S.D. – Weather permitting, East Sioux Avenue between South Adams and South Jefferson Avenues will close next week for construction.
The section of street will close at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, November 7, and w...Read on...
Posted on: October 31, 2016
Intersection Closure: Broadway and Madison
PIERRE, S.D. – Weather permitting, the intersection of Broadway and Madison Avenues will close tomorrow for construction.
The intersection will close at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, and will remain c...Read on...
Posted on: October 24, 2016
Workforce Development Council to Finalize Recommendations
Pierre, SD – The Pierre / Fort Pierre Workforce Development Council will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25 at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce to finalize Council recommendations.
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Posted on: October 20, 2016
PIERRE, S.D. –Southbound traffic on Central and Poplar Avenues near Pleasant Drive will be detoured to Pierre Street and Highland Avenue throughout today and part of tomorrow while city crews work to patch asphalt next to the railroad tracks.
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Posted on: October 11, 2016
PIERRE, SD- You can expect lights, sirens and a whole lot of activity at the airport later this week.
Thursday evening, from 5:30 – 7:30, the Pierre Regional Airport and Hughes County will conduct a full scale disaster exercise. The mock disaster scen...Read on...
Posted on: October 11, 2016
Gill Selected President of Municipal League
Pierre, SD –Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill has been elected as President of the South Dakota Municipal League.
As President of the organization, Gill will lead Municipal League efforts to provide inter-communit...Read on...
Posted on: September 27, 2016
Intern Program Offered Again
Pierre, SD –The Cities of Pierre and Fort Pierre are pleased to again offer the Student Intern Program. The program pairs Riggs and Stanley County High School students with employers in Pierre and Fort Pierre. The progra...Read on...
Posted on: September 23, 2016
Dynamic Braking Ordinance Hearing Delayed
Pierre, SD –The proposed dynamic braking ordinance originally scheduled to be heard by the Pierre City Commission for the second time on Tuesday, Sept. 27, has been removed from the agenda.
Since its first r...Read on...
Posted on: September 21, 2016
New Street Lights Illuminate Pierre Neighborhoods
PIERRE, S.D. – The Pierre Electric Department continues to shine up neighborhoods throughout Pierre with new LED street lights.
For the past two and a half years, the department has systematically b...Read on...
Posted on: September 20, 2016
Keller Receives Career Achievement Award
PIERRE, S.D. – Val Keller, Superintendent of Pierre’s Solid Waste Department, recently received the Career Achievement Award from the South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association. The award recognizes someon...Read on...
Posted on: September 16, 2016
Grand Avenue Traffic Restriction
PIERRE, S.D. –Beginning next week, traffic on Grand Avenue between Fifth and Eighth Streets will be restricted and controlled by temporary traffic signs.
Between Monday, Sept. 19, and Monday, Oct. 17, the three-bloc...Read on...
Posted on: September 16, 2016
Pierre, S.D. -The Pierre Indoor Aquatics Center will reopen Monday, Sept.19. And when it does, you’ll find a serpent lurking in the middle of it.
The Aquatics Center closed August 12 for annual cleaning, maintenance and the installation of a new pla...Read on...
Posted on: September 15, 2016
Country Drive Traffic Lane Restriction
PIERRE, S.D. –West Capitol Avenue / Country Drive between Terri Lane and Lakeside Lane will be reduced to one lane for several hours tomorrow morning for the delivery of construction supplies.
Weather permitti...Read on...
Posted on: September 13, 2016
Pierre Aquatics Center Reopening Delayed
Pierre, S.D. – The reopening of the Pierre Indoor Aquatics Center has been delayed until next week.
The Aquatics Center, originally expected to reopen tomorrow, closed August 12 for annual cleaning, maintenan...Read on...
Posted on: August 31, 2016
PIERRE, S.D. – All the brown stuff you take out of your yard each fall is helping to make the city greener.
Each year the City of Pierre recycles nearly 3.5 million pounds of yard waste –turning leaves, garden waste and grass into high-quality compost...Read on...
Posted on: August 30, 2016
Pierre, SD –The City of Pierre is looking for volunteer advisors for its Traffic Safety Committee.
The advisory board will have one vacancy beginning this December, and Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill is looking for someone to fill that role. Committee mem...Read on...
Posted on: August 24, 2016
Pierre Named Tax-Friendly Destination for Retirees
Pierre, SD – If you’re thinking about retiring, think about Pierre.
The city has recently been named to SmartAsset’s list of most tax-friendly places for retirees. South Dakota’s capital city came...Read on...
Posted on: August 18, 2016
Pierre, S.D. –If you see someone damaging public property, officials with the Pierre Police Department and the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks are asking you to let them know.
Following a recent uptick in vandalism and littering along ...Read on...
Posted on: August 16, 2016
Decorative Dumpster Donated to Beautification Campaign
Pierre, S.D. –Thanks to a donation from a local Pierre business, the city’s garbage is getting prettier.
FASTSIGNS, a custom sign company, recently donated and installed a decorative wrap on a c...Read on...
Posted on: August 10, 2016
Jet Service to Denver Set to Begin
PIERRE, SD- In less than one week, people flying out of Pierre will have non-stop jet service to Denver.
The new jet service is provided by Aerodynamics, Inc. (ADI), Pierre Regional Airport’s new commercial air ca...Read on...
Posted on: August 10, 2016
Street Closure: Park Street
PIERRE, S.D. –Park Street between Garfield and Lowell Avenues will close this afternoon for construction.
The street will close at 1:00 p.m. today, and will remain closed for the remainder of the week for curb and gutter...Read on...
Posted on: July 27, 2016
Water Outage Planned Tomorrow
PIERRE, SD –A small strip of eastern Pierre will be without water for about four hours tomorrow morning.
City water customers living on the south side of Wells Avenue, between Polk and Pierce Avenues will be impacted. W...Read on...
Posted on: July 25, 2016
PIERRE, SD –A portion of eastern Pierre will be without water for about three hours tomorrow morning.
People living along East Green Street and South Roosevelt Avenue, as well as, customers to the east of that area including the National Guard Armory, ...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2016
PIERRE, S.D. – Pierre residents will continue to enjoy reliable power and reasonable rates thanks to a long-term power agreement recently signed by the City.
The agreement between the City of Pierre and the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) outl...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2016
Workforce Development Committee Talks Solutions
Pierre, SD – Pierre needs unique educational opportunities, needs to talk about the opportunities that already exist, and needs to provide training to both employees and its employers.
That was the m...Read on...
Posted on: July 19, 2016
Intersection Closure: Park and Lowell
PIERRE, S.D. – Weather permitting, the intersection of Park Street and Lowell Avenue will close tomorrow for construction.
The street will close at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, and will remain closed until ...Read on...
Posted on: July 14, 2016
Library to Host “American Girl” Program
Pierre, S.D. –Girls between the ages of 7 and 11 are invited to the Pierre Rawlins Municipal Library next month for a history lesson and a snack.
The library is hosting an “American Girl” program, based on the...Read on...
Posted on: July 8, 2016
Outdoor Pool Reopens Today
Pierre, S.D. – Pierre’s outdoor pool will reopen today at 1 p.m.
The pool closed temporarily following a July 3, water main break. The main has been repaired and the pool returned to operating condition.
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Posted on: July 7, 2016
Fourth Street Bike Trail Construction
PIERRE, S.D. – Weather permitting, crews will begin repairing the Fourth Street Bike Trail on Monday, July 11.
The eastern portion of the trail, stretching from Mickelson Pond to the Wellington Place trail head...Read on...
Posted on: July 6, 2016
Housing Committee Suggests Housing Coordinator, Education
Pierre, SD –The workforce development council committee tasked with addressing housing concerns told the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night that it might be time to establish a local housing ...Read on...
Posted on: July 5, 2016
Pierre, S.D. –People who have punch cards to use Pierre’s outdoor pool, can now use their punch cards at the indoor Aquatics Center located at the YMCA. The punch cards will be accepted at the Aquatics Center daily from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m...Read on...
Posted on: July 5, 2016
Residential Meters Now Read Remotely
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre now reads all residential electric meters remotely.
For a little over a year, the city has been working to migrate its electric metering system from an antiquated manual-read sy...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2016
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre will close two different streets next week for construction.
West Capitol
Weather permitting, a portion of West Capitol Avenue will close Wednesday morning for construction.
The 200 block of West Capitol between Ze...Read on...
Posted on: June 30, 2016
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre has adopted the 2015 Edition of the International I-Codes (IBC, IRC, IEBC, IPMC). The I-Codes are an internationally recognized set of building standards designed to ensure the safety and integrity of new and remodeled st...Read on...
Posted on: June 30, 2016
Pierre, S.D. –The National League of Cities (NLC) recently recognized the City of Pierre for completing key health and wellness goals established by the Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) initiative. LMCTC is a nationwide effort to help ensure...Read on...
Posted on: June 29, 2016
Fourth Street Sinkhole Repair Scheduled
PIERRE, S.D. – Crews will begin repairing a sinkhole located on Fourth Street near the North Euclid intersection next week.
At their regularly scheduled meeting last night, City Commissioners approved a $40,0...Read on...
Posted on: June 29, 2016
Workforce Development Committee Outlines Barriers, Solutions
Pierre, SD – Pierre business growth is being impeded by a workforce shortage; reliable daycare, marketing and encouragement of technical skill training might help solve the problem.
That...Read on...
Posted on: June 28, 2016
Pierre Residents Reminded of Fireworks Ordinance
As of this coming Friday you can legally buy and discharge fireworks in Pierre, and the Pierre Police Department is reminding people to be safe and abide by the law.
Pierre Police Chief Dave Panzer s...Read on...
Posted on: June 27, 2016
City of Pierre: Advisory Board Members Needed
Pierre, SD –The City of Pierre is looking for volunteer advisors, and you could be one.
Two community advisory boards, the Historic Preservation Commission and the Library Board, have positions open, a...Read on...
Posted on: June 27, 2016
Pierre, SD – Due to a natural gas leak, the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department is currently evacuating a two-block perimeter surrounding the intersection of East Church Street and Jefferson Avenue.
The evacuation includes Tower Apartments, Rawlins Munici...Read on...
Posted on: June 27, 2016
Gas Leak: Evacuation Lifted
Pierre, SD – The evacuation put in place earlier today near the intersection of East Church Street and Jefferson Avenue has been lifted. A two block perimeter in the area was established after a natural gas line was damaged ...Read on...
Posted on: July 27, 2015
Pierre, S.D. – This week the City of Pierre will flush fire hydrants in the residential areas along East Fourth Street.
As a result of the flushing, some discoloration may be noticed in the water in that area. The water is safe to drink and will return...Read on...
Posted on: July 24, 2015
Pierre, S.D. – Harrison Avenue between Wells Avenue (Highway 34) and East Franklin Street will close at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 27. This block of Harrison Avenue is expected to remain closed for two weeks while city crews prepare the stree...Read on...
Posted on: July 22, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre is developing plans to make its downtown more resilient to storms and wants your input.
On Monday, July 27, the City will host a public meeting to discuss green infrastructure strategies. These strategies will use plan...Read on...
Posted on: July 6, 2015
Pierre City Commissioners Jeanne Goodman, Steve Harding, Jamie Huizenga, Jim Mehlhaff and Mayor Laurie Gill did their best to keep the crowd cool during the 2015 Fort Pierre Fourth of July Parade. Pierre’s elected officials used water guns to cool the cro...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2015
Businesses and organizations in the City of Pierre are invited to be recognized for their efforts to Go Green & Clean. Complete the form below to share which practices your business/organization uses to make our community a greener, cleaner place.
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Posted on: June 30, 2015
Pierre, S.D. –Just in time for the Fourth of July, the back nine at Hillsview Golf Course and all Pierre City Parks are reopening.
GOLF COURSE
As of 5 p.m. today, all 18 holes at Hillsview Golf Course are available for play. The front nine and the dri...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2015
Pierre, S.D. –Those who want the City’s help hauling away downed trees and branches from Monday’s storm need to have tree and yard debris placed at the curb by 8 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015.
“We understand there are many people who will use this wee...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2015
Pierre, S.D. – East Irwin Street between South Hayes and South Grant Avenues will be closed from tomorrow, Friday, June 26 until Tuesday, June 30 for curb and gutter repairs.
Through traffic should use alternative travel routes.
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Posted on: June 24, 2015
Pierre, S.D. – Portions of Hillsview Golf Course will reopen tomorrow.
The front nine will reopen for play at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The driving range will open at 12 p.m. on Thursday, and the back nine remains closed until further notic...Read on...
Posted on: June 24, 2015
Pierre Recognized as a 2015 Playful City USA Community
Pierre, S.D.–For the fourth year in a row, Pierre has been named a Playful City USA by KaBOOM! and the Humana Foundation.
Pierre, one of only three South Dakota communities to be named a 2015 P...Read on...
Posted on: June 22, 2015
Outdoor Pool Reopens, Summer Rec Program Update
Pierre, S.D. –The following city facilities that were closed due to storm clean-up, will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23, 2015.
• The outdoor public pool
• The city-owned campground at Griffin Park...Read on...
Posted on: June 22, 2015
Storm Clean-Up: Additional Drop Site Added
Pierre, S.D. –The City of Pierre has added an addition drop site for trees and branches downed by last night’s storm.
Citizens can now utilize West Seneca Street between Central and Oneida Avenues near Bra...Read on...
Posted on: June 22, 2015
Storm Clean-Up: Drop Site Establishes, Curb-side Pick-up
Pierre, S.D. -To accommodate downed trees and branches from last night’s storm, the City of Pierre has established several drop sites and a curb-side pick-up program.
DROP SITES
Pierre resid...Read on...
Posted on: June 22, 2015
Storm Clean-Up: Volunteer Coordination
Pierre, S.D. –The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating volunteer help for the Pierre-Fort Pierre storm recovery effort. Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill says the chamber will serve as a coordination point for ...Read on...
Posted on: June 15, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. – The City of Pierre wants to make the community more pedestrian friendly and is utilizing a grant to help make it happen.
Tomorrow and Wednesday, staff from the Institute for Built Environment at Colorado State University will be in Pierr...Read on...
Posted on: June 12, 2015
Fire Department Receives New Rescue Equipment
PIERRE, S.D. –Thanks to a donation from Farm Credit Services of America, the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department has a new tool for saving lives. It’s called a cofferdam, and it’s used to rescue people from g...Read on...
Posted on: June 11, 2015
While travelling through South Dakota, Ambassador Claudia Fritsche of Liechtenstein made a stop in Pierre on Tuesday, June 10, 2015.
Ambassador Fritsche spent about an hour with Mayor Laurie Gill to learn about the City of Pierre. Before heading out ...Read on...
Posted on: June 3, 2015
The Traffic Safety Committee needs another member. Committee members provide recommendations regarding speed limits, traffic signals, crosswalks and other local traffic issues. Those appointed to the advisory board meet every two months and serve three-y...Read on...