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Residents reminded to secure home wireless internet networks

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Police Department is reminding residents to take precautions to secure home wireless internet networks to protect devices from getting hacked and/or personal information stolen.

The department recently responded to c...

Spearfish Fire Department assists with annual Egg Drop at Creekside Elementary School

Photo caption: The Spearfish Fire Department assisted with the annual Egg Drop at Creekside Elementary School on Wednesday. Photo by Firefighter Kathryn Jones, Spearfish Fire Department 

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department handled preciou...

Spearfish hires planning director

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council Monday approved the hire of Nick Broyles as planning director, with an official start date of May 31.

“I am very humbled and honored to become part of this team,” Broyles said.

Broyles...

All users encouraged to know, use best practices regarding bicycle lanes on Jackson Boulevard

SPEARFISH, SD - The final phases of the Jackson Boulevard Project were completed in 2021 and include the addition of bicycle lanes from Fifth to University streets. This infrastructure provides a dedicated space on the road for bicyclists and other non-mo...

City Council approves increasing SERF loan to finish office space in Atlas building

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council Monday approved increasing a previously approved $1.4 million Spearfish Economic Revolving Fund (SERF) loan to $2 million to allow the remaining office space in the Atlas building in the Spearfish Indus...

Outgoing Mayor recognized for years of service; Incoming Mayor takes oath of office

SPEARFISH, SD – People gathered in Spearfish City Hall Monday to honor Mayor Dana Boke for her three terms of service and welcome incoming Mayor John Senden, who took the oath of office to begin his term.

Prior to the meeting, there was a reception with ca...

Road through Spearfish City Campground closed to through-traffic starting May 1

SPEARFISH, SD – Motorists are reminded that South Canyon Street between Spearfish City Campground and Winterville Drive is closed annually during camping season, May 1 through September 30.

Public Safety Director Pat Rotert explained that the Cit...

Municipal election results

SPEARFISH, SD - Voters cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, April 12, and the unofficial results of the 2022 municipal election are:

Mayor

• John Senden - 1,210 
• James Vande Hey - 393 

Ward 2

• Larry Klarenbeek - 308
• Gabe Bell - 184

Ward 3

• A...

‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ program launches at Spearfish library

SPEARFISH, SD – Grace Balloch Memorial Library has launched a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which encourages parents to read with their children at early ages.

“Reading to children when they are young helps develop a love of ...

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department has responded to several calls for service involving carbon monoxide recently and encourages everyone to take preventative measures to protect themselves by installing carbon monoxide detectors in th...

Scooby, the station dog: Spearfish Police Department fosters long-term humane society resident

SPEARFISH, SD – People may have noticed a new face at the Spearfish Police Department: Scooby, a dog currently being fostered, with the plan of being adopted by the department, who had been awaiting his forever home at the Western Hills Humane S...

Emerald Ash Borer not yet identified in Spearfish

SPEARFISH, SD – As spring begins and people’s thoughts turn to their gardens and outdoor spaces, the Spearfish Parks Department has fielded questions about the treatment of ash trees, in relation to emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic b...

Public Works Project Engineer position created

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council Monday approved the position description for a project engineer, a new position within the Public Works Department, and authorized staff to begin recruiting candidates for the position.

The purpose of this positio...

Spearfish Fire Department celebrates successes of 2021 at annual banquet

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department gathered to celebrate the successes of 2021 during its annual banquet Saturday.

“This is a time when we can get together to recognize the firefighters for all they’ve accomplished over the last year and thank t...

City employees honored for years of service

SPEARFISH, SD – City of Spearfish employees were recognized during Monday’s City Council meeting for the years of service milestones they reached in 2021. 

Each received a certificate from Mayor Dana Boke and had a short biogra...

Construction updates - Dahl Road, Sandstone Hills

Work beginning on Dahl Road

 SPEARISH, SD - Work has begun on a sanitary sewer trunkline extension on Dahl Road starting at 11^th Street and proceeding to Colorado Boulevard. 

A&L Contractors LLC is the prime contractor on the project.&...

Free at-home COVID testing kits available at Spearfish library

SPEARFISH, SD – Free at-home COVID-19 testing kits are available at Grace Balloch Memorial Library, located at 625 North Fifth Street, Spearfish.

The testing kits were provided by the South Dakota Department of Health for distribution to...

New content streaming service available at Spearfish library

SPEARFISH, SD – On-demand streaming service, Hoopla Digital, is now available for free at Grace Balloch Memorial Library in Spearfish, giving library card holders immediate access to more than 1 million books, audiobooks, comics, movies, televis...

Sgt. Rosenau named 2021 Spearfish Police Department Officer of the Year

SPEARFISH, SD – Sgt. Samantha Rosenau was recognized as the 2021 Spearfish Police Department Officer of the Year Wednesday.

“Sgt. Rosenau’s standard for each day is her best,” Police Chief Curt Jaco...

Looking for a summer job? Fill out an application today for a seasonal position!

SPEARFISH, SD - The City of Spearfish is hiring for upcoming seasonal positions. Visit the Career Opportunities page for more information about each of the positions, listed below by department.

Fire Department Wildland Firefighters: 

$15.00 per ho...

Spearfish fills public works director position

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council Monday approved the hire of Kyle Hinton as the public works director, effective March 14.

“I am very honored to be offered this position and am excited to get going,” Hinton said.

Hint...

Spearfish wins software subscription to support urban forestry

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish will have better data about its urban forest in terms of diversity, planting density, condition, etc., thanks to winning $5,000 worth of software to continue the ongoing tree inventory project.

“Wit...

Chinook Day proclaimed in Spearfish, in perpetuity

SPEARFISH, SD – Mayor Dana Boke proclaimed January 22 as Chinook Day in Spearfish, with the recognition to take place in perpetuity.

The proclamation took place during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and it reads:

Whereas, on January 22,...

Annual special maintenance fee approved

SPEARFISH – The Spearfish City Council Monday approved a resolution levying the annual special maintenance fee, or front-foot assessment, for street surfaces. 

The front-foot assessment has been in place since 2000, and the 2022 annual m...

Spearfish sees record-breaking year with $98 million in total building project valuation

SPEARFISH, SD – It isn’t an exaggeration to describe 2021 as a record-breaking year for Spearfish in terms of total building project valuation, which came in over $98 million. 

“This is the highest valuation total in ...

Spearfish hires City Administrator

SPEARFISH, SD – In the new year, Spearfish will have a new City Administrator.

The Spearfish City Council Wednesday voted to hire Steve McFarland, effective on or after February 1, 2022.

“We are looking forward to welcoming Steve and his...

Ice rink in Spearfish City Campground officially open

SPEARFISH, SD – The Madison Ice Rink in Spearfish City Campground is officially open for ice skaters.

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry staff flooded the rink recently, with “keep off the ice” signs posted until the rink froze t...

Utility rate changes take effect January 1

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council approved a utility rate change, effective January 1, 2022.

The impact to the average residential utility customer (which uses 5,000 gallons of water a month) would be $4.38 per month.

Residential rates, b...

2 recent structure fires keep Spearfish Fire Department busy

SPEARFISH, SD – It was a busy start and end to the weekend for the Spearfish Fire Department, which responded to a structure fire Friday afternoon and another Monday morning.

The fire Friday was reported around 12:15 p.m. at one of the Iron Creek...

Hall recognized for years of service to Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board

SPEARFISH, SD – Nancy Hall, second from left, was recognized for her years of service to the Spearfish Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board during its December 13^th meeting.

Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Ehnes, left, Justin Griffi...

Option to donate to Spearfish Community Foundation through utility bill now available

SPEARFISH, SD – A new option to donate to the Spearfish Community Foundation is now available.

The Spearfish City Council approved a cooperative donation effort on November 1 to allow residents to donate to the foundation, which allocates funds t...

Construction begins on 1st home at Sky Ridge

SPEARFISH, SD – Construction for the first home at Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development and adjacent sports complex near Exit 17, began Thursday morning during a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating this milestone to create affordable housi...

Get notifications sent to your inbox for City news, calendar items, and more!

SPEARFISH, SD – Anyone wishing to get email or text notifications about City news, calendar items, meeting agendas, or bid postings can sign up through the Notify Me option on the City’s website. This tool is one more way to keep citiz...

Facility Maintenance Superintendent recognized for commitment to safety

SPEARFISH, SD - Facility Maintenance Superintendent Gary Hargens was recognized with a City of Spearfish Award for Safety Excellence  on November 17.

The award, presented during the City’s first Safety Stand-Down Day, was in rec...