Whether you’re a native or newcomer, Yankton is many things:  A
vibrant business environment, viable source for a new career, and
a place to experience nature’s beauty.

Community Vision
Banks
Education
Health
Worship

Community Vision:

In addition to the normal planning and vision the City is undergoing an exciting transformation of the downtown. The current construction of a new bridge over the Missouri River and the conversion of the old Meridian Bridge to a pedestrian crossing presents an exciting opportunity for Yankton. This link includes a visual representation of some of the ideas that have been discussed to date regarding the conversion of the Meridian Bridge.

Downtown Concept Plan

The City of Yankton Comprehensive Development Plan has two fundamental purposes. The first is that it provides an essential legal basis for land use regulation such as zoning and subdivision control. Secondly, a modern comprehensive plan presents a unified and compelling vision for the community, derived from the aspirations of its citizens. The Plan establishes the specific actions needed to fulfill that vision.

The ideas and goals included in the plan are developed by the community through the planning process. The process is extremely important because the plan serves as a guide for Commissioners and administrators in the daily decision making process of running the city. The plan is designed to look 20 years into the future of the community. However, timely updates that recognize changes in the community are a necessary part of the responsible implementation of the document.

The Yankton Comprehensive Planning process began in 2002. A citizen committee (see attached member list) has provided city staff and a planning consultant with the input necessary to develop the attached draft of the plan. The draft will continue through the formal adoption process as defined by South Dakota Codified Law during the next few months. A copy of the plan is available for review on-line at www.cityofyankton.org, the Yankton Public Library and at the Community Development Office in City Hall.

The Yankton Plan was officially adopted by the City Commission on September 22, 2003.

Table of Contents
Cover & Table of Contents (.5 Mb)
Introduction (.2 Mb)
Chapter Three: Mobility For All and Chapter Four: A Recreation Lifestyle (.8 Mb)
Chapter Five: Public Services and Chapter Six: Housing Yankton (.5 Mb)
Chapter Seven: The Visual City and Chapter Eight: A Center on the River (.5 Mb)
Chapter Nine: Plan Implementation, Appendix A: Yankton Community Survey and Appendix B: Planning Coordinating Committee Focus Groups (.4 Mb)

Maps & Illustrations
Existing Land Use (.3 Mb)
Land Use Development Concept (.6 Mb)
Development Policy Zones (.8 Mb)
Future Land Use (.6 Mb)
ET Transportation (.1 Mb)
Transportation Network (.3 Mb)
Park Service Area Map (.2 Mb)
Parks & Public Facilities Map (.4 Mb)
Downtown Concept Plan (1.6 Mb)

Banks:

Invest in your future.

Cortrust Bank www.cortrustbank.com 2405 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 605-668-0800
First Dakota National Bank www.firstdakota.com 225 Cedar Street Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-7532
First Federal Bank FSB www.bmtc.net/~ffbank 1101 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-8000
First National Bank www.fnbsd.com 2401 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 605-668-4568
Home Federal Bank www.homefederal.com 2408 N. Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 605-260-8674
Services Center Federal Credit Union www.scfcu.net 609 West 21st  St Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-4309
Wells Fargo Bank www.wellsfargo.com 1920 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-0130

Education:

Yankton provides both elementary and secondary education through the Yankton's School District, along with three religious based schools: Sacred Heart School, Yankton Christian School and Glory Christian School. We also offer higher education through Mount Marty College and we are just minutes from the University of South Dakota.

Yankton School District encompasses an area of 210 square miles, all of which is located in Yankton County. The district serves approximately 3,100 students from Jr. Kindergarten to the 12th Grade. The district provides four Elementary Schools (Grades K-5), one left School (6-8), one High School (9-12), and one Alternative Learning Center (9-12). The district offers a comprehensive educational program emphasizing sound, basic curriculum.

Sacred Heart School is located in Yankton, South Dakota. The first school was built in 1884 just west of the current Sacred Heart Church. In 1922, a new two-story brick school was completed at 5th and Capital. In 2002, construction of the new PK-4th classrooms was added on to St. Benedict church building.

The school has over 27 staff members. Grades range from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. Current enrollment of approximately 385 students from 225 families.

The Profile

Mount Marty College is a private, Catholic, Benedictine co-educational liberal arts college. Primary emphasis is placed on the development of each person as a complete human being with intellectual, professional and personal skills and a composite of moral, spiritual and social values.

The People

Mount Marty College enrolls over 1100 students of all faiths. Students come from 25 states and 5 foreign countries. Classes are taught by professors, not graduate students. The small student-faculty ratio fosters personalized learning, where teaching is the highest priority.

The Place

Mount Marty College is located in Yankton, South Dakota, a town of 15,000 people. Located on the bluffs of the Missouri River, the 80-acre campus has a mix of modern and historic buildings. The campus has a new Scholastic Learning Center and Cyber Cafe.

Academics

Mount Marty is known for value-centered education and professional preparation. We are on the leading edge of teaching and learning as defined by student achievement and a high placement rate. MMC connects you to the real world of work through practicums and internships.

 

The purpose of RTEC is to provide high quality, accessible, affordable, technical education and training opportunities which will enhance the abilities of individuals to obtain and retrain employment.

The goal of RTEC is to provide a work and skills ready labor force that will provide area business with a competitive edge in the marketplace.

By working closely with local businesses RTEC is able to broker and provide the training and vocational opportunities for the areas work and labor force by being responsive to immediate training needs of area businesses.

What is RTEC?

RTEC is a not-for-profit technical education center that provides rapid response training and education for regional organizations in collaboration with strategic partners.

There is no set curriculum at this time. RTEC goes out into the regional area, determines the employer needs and develops education and training to meet the needs.

What types of training and education has RTEC provided?

• LPN classes
• Welding classes
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing classes
• Medical transcription classes
• Personal and professional development classes
• Forklift training
• Schematic and blueprint reading
• Computer training
• Hydraulic training
• Mobile equipment certification

 

Health:

Fantastic health care is abound in Yankton with the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and the Yankton Medical Clinic. When we do become ill, we benefit from world-class health care facilities and health care costs that are below the national average. Avera Sacred Heart nurses are rated amongst the top two percent in the nation in overall patient satisfaction.

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St.,
(605) 668-8000
www.averasacredheart.com

Lewis and Clark Specialty Hospital
2601 Fox Run Parkway
(605) 665-5100
www.lewisandclarkspecialty.com

Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C.
1104 W. 8th St.
(605) 665-7841
www.yanktonmedicalclinic.com
Clinic Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - Noon

Yankton Medical Clinic ConvenientCare Hours:
Monday – Friday, 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Walk-ins only. No appointments necessary.

Important phone numbers:

Community Health Nurse
(605) 260-4400

Poison Control
(800) 222-1222

 

Worship:

People of all faiths have opportunities in Yankton.