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COLTON, SD

Welcome to Colton, South Dakota, a bedroom community 20 minutes northwest of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Colton is within short distance from the best in regional shopping, dining, commerce, agriculture and outdoor sporting.

Colton offers a welcome retreat from the hectic pace and demands of larger city life. With low crime and family friendly neighborhoods, a business climate serving base needs with a personal touch, a beautiful city park and pool, quality schools, enthusiastic youth groups, active faith based community, the best in regional agricultural services, ready access to rail and I-29 and I-90 transport, low taxes, quality air and water, renewable wind and solar energy for residential, well maintained housing on large residential lots... it's easy to see why Colton, South Dakota is a wonderful place to raise a family and call home.

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NOTICE: DISCHARGING SUMP PUMPS WITHIN CITY OF COLTON

sump_pump With the coming spring thaw of winter snow pack, the City of Colton Sewer Department reminds residents to discharge sump pumps out to the yard or curb to avoid overtaxing the sewer system that has operated at near, or exceeding, maximum capacity due to the practice of discharging directly into the system from within the house. To exceed maximum capacity can not only cause extensive damage to the sewer system, but could result in fines to the City of up to $10,000 per incident exceeding capacity. The seriousness of this issue leaves the City no alternative but to implement house inspections and levy fines to residents suspected and later found to be continuing the practice of discharging directly into the system from within the home, therefore placing the community at risk. Strict compliance is critical. Call Colton City Hall at (605) 446-3811 with questions.

CANCELLATION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF COLTON

Notice is hereby given that no Municipal Election will be held on the 13th day of April, 2010 in Colton, South Dakota. The election for which public notice was given has been cancelled because the following individuals have filed certificates of nomination with the office of the Finance Officer for the positions to be filled: Karen Burgers – Ward One – two year term. Matthew Swartwout – Ward Two – two year term. LeRoy Koopman – Ward Three – two year term. Because each of the candidates is unopposed, certificates of election will be issued in the same manner as to to successful candidates after election. Dated the 10th day of March, 2010. Gail DeJong, Municipal Finance Officer.

COLTON JUBILEE DAYS July 23-25, 2010!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2010 Colton Jubilee Days weekend celebration is scheduled for July 23-25, 2010. This years city and community sponsored event will again include a dance, free country music festival, parade, softball tournament, activities for the whole family, fireworks, and much more. For a weekend spent with family and friends, with great food and entertainment, mark your calendar for the 4th weekend July 2010 for Colton Jubilee Days! More information is available on the Jubilee Days Facebook page and a detailed Jubilee Days section will be available on our website in the near future. If you or your organization is interested in being involved with Jubilee Days 2010, email Jubilee Days coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

RENEWABLE ENERGY - Wind & Solar Power for Colton Residential

Colton's new ordinance related to residential wind and solar energy micro-systems is in effect! For the first time, Colton residents have the opportunity and guidelines necessary to take advantage of the wind and solar energy micro-system technology available for homes and small businesses. These residential micro-systems are small in size, yet powerful. They also do not require any costly upgrades to current residential electrical service to the home. Increased energy production costs and governmental regulation threaten to drive energy costs significantly higher in the near future, and a grass roots effort within Colton led to the development of the new ordinance. Colton residents can not only offset the inevitable increase in energy costs such as electricity, but greatly reduce current overall energy costs by installing residential wind & solar micro-systems. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

arly November 2009, Colton's new ordinance related to residential wind and solar energy micro-systems will go into effect! For the first time, Colton residents will have both the opportunity and guidelines necessary to take advantage of the powerful wind and solar energy micro-system technology now available nationally. Increased energy production costs and governmental regulation threaten to drive energy costs significantly higher in the near future. Colton residents now have the opportunity to not only offset these increases, but reduce current energy costs with their own energy producing residential micro-systems. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Local News Headlines

Morning Business Brief 10 Mar 2010 | 7:29 am
Report: States Team Up On New Academic Standards 10 Mar 2010 | 7:25 am
Lifelock Fraud Alert Firm To Pay $12M In Ad Suit 10 Mar 2010 | 7:22 am
Storm Center Update-Wednesday AM 10 Mar 2010 | 7:15 am
Stanley County Roads Damaged By High Water 10 Mar 2010 | 7:14 am

Agriculture Headlines

Amish farmer wins Wisconsin premises challenge 10 Mar 2010 | 7:10 am
Crop reinsurance agreement caps agent commissions 9 Mar 2010 | 5:01 pm
Wisconsin livestock facilities siting hearings conclude 9 Mar 2010 | 4:55 pm
Cattle mixed waiting for cash trade 9 Mar 2010 | 4:41 pm
ASA urging quick passage after today’s vote 9 Mar 2010 | 4:09 pm

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Colton City Hall
309 E. 4th Street, Colton, SD 57018
Phone: (605) 446-3811 Fax: (605) 446-3010
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm*
*unless posted otherwise
Gail DeJong, City Administrator
Ryan Fods, Public Works
Mary Sterud, Office Assistant