Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of July.
Good morning, Rapid City.
💼 Business
Elevate Rapid City announced Wednesday that its board appointed Jack Valentine as the new CEO, effective July 27.
He will lead the organization as it prepares to launch fresh initiatives + spur growth.
📰 Economy
Elevate Rapid City named Jack Valentine as its new CEO to boost local economic efforts.
Valentine, who joins from the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (where he led business and growth initiatives), will guide local advocacy and workforce opportunities.
The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association will host its 135th Annual Convention from July 20-22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton downtown, where livestock producers and agribusiness leaders will attend workshops, networking and policy votes while celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
Registration opens Monday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m.
🏥 Health
Colleen Stegenga, a local therapist and farm native, is turning a 100-year-old barn 20 miles from Mitchell into a mental-health clinic for farmers and ranchers.
It will open in August and later add animal-assisted therapy to support rural mental wellness.
🎉 Rapid City Events
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The Little Prince by Flutter Productions
7:30-9 p.m. — Performing Arts Center of Rapid City — Tickets available starting June 8th — Experience a magical theatrical adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved classic.
Backyard Chickens 101
1-3 p.m. — Rapid City Public Library — Free entry — Discover the essentials of raising chickens at home, from coop design to care and feeding.
LifeLight Hills Alive Festival
4-10 p.m. — Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience two full days of worship, music, and family fun at this vibrant community festival.
From Rails to Trails: A Journey Through History
6-7 p.m. — The Journey Museum — Free entry — Discover the transformation of the Black Hills railways into stunning recreational trails through engaging films.
Black Hills Yoga Festival
8 AM - 1 PM — Cohort Craft Brewery - Black Hills — Free entry — Celebrate yoga, music, food, and community in the magical Black Hills.
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