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South Dakota Kayak Challenge 2019

May 25• 7:00 AM - May 26• 1:00 PM

Riverside Park

This 72-mile marathon-endurance paddling race takes place on remaining "wild" Missouri River areas in history-rich South Dakota and Nebraska. Racers have 30 hours to complete the course. Open to all paddled craft. 2019 will be the...

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After School Archery Program

May 27•4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center

Learn how to shoot and have fun doing it! This is a great starting point for young archers just beginning in the sport. Learn to shoot a basic recurve and compound bow along with a variety...

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28th Annual Kids Art Fest

May 28•5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Riverside Park

Join us as we kick off our summer programming with FREE arts and crafts projects for elementary aged kids and families!

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Historical Bike Tour

May 31•5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Riverside Park

This ride will take you on a tour past some of Yankton's most historical sites as well as showcase some of the extensive damage incurred by Yankton's Auld- Brokaw Trail System during the 2019 flood...

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Abby from Kolberg-Pioneer

Success Stories

Ever since Abby was a high school freshman at Pierce, Nebraska, she’s known that she wanted to be a drafter. “I went to Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska,” she shared. “I picked Northeast Community College, because of their drafting program, since I couldn’t manage...

Amanda from Hydro

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Ever since her sister went to college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Amanda knew that she wanted to pursue a career in manufacturing. “The University of Nebraska – Kearney has one of the best programs for Industrial Distribution and that is what I...

Brittany with the City of Yankton

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Brittany is joining the City of Yankton as its Events and Promotions Coordinator. Though this position is new to Yankton, Brittany is not. “I’ve been in Yankton my whole life. I was born here and though I left to go to USD, I still worked...

High School Interns at Applied Engineering

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The Yankton High School Internship Program is nearing the completion of its second semester. High school seniors have had the opportunity to work for area employers and receive credit through the new internship program. Alex, Machining Manager at Applied Engineering, explores some of the advantages they...

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Abby from Kolberg-Pioneer

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Brittany with the City of Yankton

High School Interns at Applied Engineering