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New council members, mayor sworn in Monday
Published on May 06, 2025
STURGIS – Four council members and the mayor took the oath of office for the Sturgis City Council meeting Monday.Although only two of the four Wards in Sturgis had candidates on the ballot at the April Municipal Election, all five of the individuals sworn in Monday fulfilled the election process.Ma…
New council members, mayor to be sworn in at Monday meeting
Published on May 05, 2025
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will meet in regular session Monday, May 5 at which newly elected members will take the oath of office. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way. Those attending the meeting should use the Sherman Street entran…
Major improvements coming to Sturgis Municipal Airport
Published on May 02, 2025
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis is moving forward with plans to improve its airport through two federal grant programs. This initiative, supported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the State of South Dakota, offers significant funding with only a modest local match required.During the…
City now offers Burial Search program
Published on April 30, 2025
The Burial Search program helps the public find information about departed loved ones. Powered by CIMS cemetery software and geographically-accurate maps, the information is always up-to-date. Walk to grave directions using GPS-enabled smart devices, visitors can follow simple directional arrows to…
Scatter Garden to be added to Bear Butte Cemetery
Published on April 30, 2025
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis will open a Scatter Garden at Bear Butte Cemetery in the coming month, Sturgis Public Works Director Rick Bush said. Bear Butte Cemetery features meticulously maintained grounds, a variety of unique memorials and tombstones, and offers both traditional burial and crema…
Sturgis seeks applicants for Municipal Utility Board
Published on April 22, 2025
STURGIS - Looking for a way to give back and serve your community? The City of Sturgis is looking for an individual to serve on the Municipal Utility Board.The Municipal Utility Board is an advisory board to the city council. The Sturgis Mayor appoints the three-person board on staggered six-year …
CITY CREWS PREPARING FOR SPRING CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP WEEK
Published on April 10, 2025
Sturgis Public Works crews are getting prepared for the 2025 Sturgis Spring City-Wide Clean-Up Week.This year’s dates are May 5 to 9, said Sturgis Public Works Director Rick Bush. During this time, residents can place larger, unwanted items curbside and they will be picked up by the Public Works De…
Chaplin, Jensen win seats on Sturgis City Council
Published on April 09, 2025
STURGIS – Mark Chaplin and Terry Jensen won seats on the Sturgis City Council in the Sturgis Municipal Election held Tuesday, April 8.Chaplin received 138 votes to 77 for David Murtha to win the Ward 3 council position. In the Ward 4 race, Jensen received 117 votes to 82 for Steve Shuck. In Ward 3,…
Early voting now open for April Sturgis Municipal Election
Published on March 26, 2025
The Sturgis Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, at the Sturgis Community Center. There are City Council races in Ward 3 and Ward 4. Candidates in Ward 3 are Mark Chaplin and David Murtha. Candidates in Ward 4 are Terry Jensen and Steve Shuck. Only residents living in those Wards c…
Applications now available for Sturgis Community Garden plots
Published on March 11, 2025
STURGIS - Applications for plots in the Sturgis Community Gardens will be taken March 3-28 at the Sturgis Public Works Department, 1057 Dudley St., Sturgis.Those gardeners who had a spot the previous year will get preference for the same location. Any spots not assigned will be allocated in a lot…