Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Planner Luke Muller presented a brief 2027 budget update to commissioners Tuesday, reporting that the Planning Board’s expenses will remain largely unchanged next year despite a busier schedule and full board membership.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners wrapped up Tuesday’s meeting with confirmation that next week’s regular meeting will be moved due to election‑related requirements.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After weeks of discussion and a public hearing Tuesday morning, the Codington County Commission voted 4–1 to adopt Ordinance 83, establishing a 0.5% county gross receipts tax and corresponding use tax beginning January 1, 2027.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Facility Manager Steve Molengraaf delivered one of the longer and more detailed reports of Tuesday’s commission meeting, covering summer operations, infrastructure repairs, biological pest control, West Nile activity, and five separate 2027 budget proposals.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey delivered an extensive monthly update Tuesday, reporting a series of active construction projects, new maintenance work, and growing concerns over aging county bridges — including one that was closed immediately due to structural failure.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Commissioners briefly revisited Ordinance 83 during Tuesday’s meeting, noting that the second reading and possible adoption of the county’s proposed 0.5% gross receipts and use tax will take place next week. The ordinance is intended to offset and reduce county property taxes, and its full text is currently being published for public review.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved several routine financial and administrative items, including the Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer, the Register of Deeds monthly report, a meeting reschedule due to the upcoming runoff election, county claims, and a personnel step increase.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust delivered a data‑rich monthly report Tuesday, outlining rising service demands, new staff onboarding, Medicaid billing challenges, major federal and state grant opportunities, and substantial progress on the county’s systems‑of‑care facility now owned by Codington Connects.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten delivered her monthly report Tuesday, noting steady increases in voter turnout ahead of the July 28 Republican runoff election and outlining her proposed 2027 budget, which reflects a significant overall decrease.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County’s Community Health Nurse Codi Storm delivered her first‑half 2026 report to commissioners Tuesday, outlining stable referral numbers, completed school immunization audits, expanded outreach efforts, and a growing focus on postpartum depression support.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to formally withdraw a bid submitted by Amanda Schleich for a tax deed property auction held on July 7.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners received a detailed progress update Tuesday from Tyler Klatt of Tegra Group, who reported that construction of the new county jail continues to advance steadily despite weather‑related delays.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program will conduct mosquito spraying on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after determining that adult mosquito counts have reached the threshold for treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten is urging residents to check their voter registration status ahead of the upcoming Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commission approved several human resources and administrative updates Tuesday morning, including a revised job description, an updated wage scale, and the county’s annual HR services contract.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commission on Tuesday approved a new temporary position in the Director of Equalization Office to help keep the county’s reappraisal schedule on track following a recent staff resignation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County will move forward with a new grant opportunity aimed at updating its Pre‑Disaster Mitigation Plan, following unanimous approval Tuesday by the Board of Commissioners.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County took its first formal step toward the consideration of adopting a new county gross receipts and use tax Tuesday morning, holding the required first reading of Ordinance 83 during the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting at the Codington County Courthouse.