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Yankton County Search & Rescue
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 06, 2025
Yankton County Search & Rescue and Yankton Medical Clinic Join Forces to
Host Children’s Life Jacket Giveaway
Yankton, SD- May is National Water Safety Month. In celebration, Yankton County Search and Rescue (YCSAR) has teamed up with Yankton Medical Clinic (YMC) to provide youth life jackets to local families, free of charge. This event will take place on Thursday, May 14th, at NFAA Easton Archery Center, 800 Archery Lane in Yankton, SD, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
In addition to picking up one of the 300 new life jackets, local families can also enjoy a hot dog, chips and refreshments with Search and Rescue team members and staff from Yankton Medical Clinic. You can also take part in educational activities, learn more about water safety with the Yankton County Search and Rescue members and the Yankton Medical Clinic staff will be there to discuss water safety.
WHAT: 300 FREE CHILDREN’S LIFE JACKET
WHEN: MAY 14th, 6:00PM-8:00PM
WHERE: NFAA Easton Archery Center, 800 Archery Lane, Yankton SD
WHO: YANKTON COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE STAFF AND YANKTON MEDICAL CLINIC STAFF
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Yankton County Emergency Management
Media Release
Bridge Closure – Yankton County Highway Department has announced the closure of the Stone Church Bridge on 431st Ave over the James River. Construction will begin on January 20th at 7 am. The bridge will be closed until sometime in 2027. This is a total bridge replacement over the James River. Use Designates detour routes to get around this construction site. More information will become available as time goes on. got to the Yankton County website, Yankton OEM website, or Facebook page, and Yankton County Highway Facebook page,
