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Youth city council empowers Rapid City area youth civic change and engagement | #citycouncil

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – The Rapid City Youth City Council was hard at work Tuesday night, both learning how certain sections of the city work and finding ways the youth around the city can be more involved in their community and have their voices heard. The YCC’s goal is for Rapid City area youth […]

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Mayor

Rapid City councilman shares why he’s running for mayor

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – Earlier this year, Ward 1 Councilman Ron Weifenbach announced his plans to run for mayor of Rapid City in 2023. While on the council, Weifenbach says he helped secure water rights from Pactola and Rapid Creek, built a new water treatment plant, and voted for various Vision Fund projects that […]

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Mayor

Former Rapid City Mayor Don Barnett recalls the 1972 Black Hills Flood

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) -Former Mayor Don Barnett recalled his time as mayor during the 1972 Black Hills flood at the Journey Museum on Friday. He served as mayor of Rapid City between 1971 and 1975 and at the time of the flood, he was only 29 years old. He recalled his time served in […]

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