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🌱 Veteran Del Iron Cloud unveils eagle painting at Raptor Center today

Rapid City, South Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Rapid City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Veteran Del Iron Cloud unveils eagle painting at Raptor Center today
  • Which Rapid City roads are covered by the major investment study?
  • Where Rapid City veterans can find housing help and everyday support

Also on today's calendar: Baby Bumblebee Story Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 57, low: 37.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Black Hills Raptor Center to unveil new painting on Veterans Day (newscenter1.tv) — Rapid City artist and Air Force veteran Del Iron Cloud will unveil a painting of Itan, the Black Hills Raptor Center's newest bald eagle ambassador, at 10 a.m. today. The Veterans Day ceremony takes place at 15256 East Highway 44, with print sales supporting the nonprofit.
   

2. Rapid City Major Investment Study (sd.gov) — A transportation study covers two major routes serving Rapid City and Black Hawk: I-90 between exits 52 and 61, and the US-16 Bypass from Catron Boulevard to I-90. Its scope includes interchanges and key intersections, but the supplied overview identifies no proposed construction or traffic changes.
   

3. How one organization is helping Black Hills veterans get the support they need (newscenter1.tv) — Veterans in Rapid City can find housing help, meals and everyday essentials at the Veterans Outreach Center, 111 New York St. Run by Volunteers of America Northern Rockies, the center offers access to VA staff, showers, laundry and computers, with weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including holidays.
   

4. Oyeptehesanwin White Plume (chadronradio.com) — Oyeptehesanwin Mary White Plume, 40, died November 3 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City. Born in Pine Ridge, she is survived by four children and an extended family. A two-night wake begins November 13 at Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, followed by funeral services there November 15.
   

5. 11 Quaint Mountain Towns Where Couples Can Live on Nothing but Social Security (newsbreak.com) — Rapid City appears in a retirement roundup comparing housing costs, taxes and outdoor amenities across 11 mountain-area communities. It cites median rent of $1,210 and living costs slightly below the national average, but cautions that couples must compare current expenses with their own Social Security benefits.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this sweet dog running around on Sheridan lake road.
    No tag on her. Nearest cross street is Norseman Lane. (Nextdoor Pinedale)
  • Good morning!
    Let's all have a good start to the week, with hope and optimism. (Nextdoor Hisega)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Maker(1805) 840 Timmons Bid. in Rapid City. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member- $14/hr + in Rapid City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rapid City here.

Ok Rapid City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rapid City

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rapid City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.