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CANTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & EXP DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW 64-ACRE LIBERTY ADDITION HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN CANTON, SD CANTON, S.D. – Monarch Development Partners, LLC broke ground on a new 64-acre housing subdivision that has been in the planning stages for the past three years. EXP Development, the primary developer on the project, teamed up with Canton’s local economic development organization to bring a housing buildout that will bring much-needed single-family homes and multi-family units to the community. “Canton Economic Development Corporation has been working on this project for the past three years and I am extremely proud to be part of the board that will be able to bring this development to fruition. This housing development will not only be beneficial to our local businesses, our school, but our but our entire community and help us grow for the future,” said Scott Larson, Board President of the Canton Economic Development Corporation. EXP Development, the lead developer on the project is excited to be working in the Sioux Metro region and becoming a partner in helping to grow Canton. "EXP Development is profoundly pleased to partner with the Canton Economic Development Corporation and the City of Canton to present the Liberty Additions, a community where affordability, quality, tranquility and enjoyability coalesce,” said Charles Yi, owner of EXP Development. This development will include a single-family housing inventory of start-up, step-up and third tier housing options. There likely will be limited availability of ready build lots too. The multi-family options will include traditional units, along with potential ownership availability of select units. The buildout is being demand driven and as such will likely include an inventory of twin-homes, row homes, villas and more traditional builds. “I know all stakeholders want to thank the South Dakota Housing and Development Authority and the South Dakota State Legislature for the opportunity to secure $3.3 million in grant funding through the Housing Infrastructure Finance Program,” said Jeffery Tanner, executive director of the Canton Economic Development Corporation. “It should be mentioned how honored I am to work with the CEDC Board of Directors. They have had both the vision to see paired with the will to do. That is a unique and special combination. It’s what makes great things happen. I also want to send a special thank you to EXP Development for their commitment to excellence and to our Board President who has walked with me every step of the way resulting in us having a development today.” EXP Development is a multi-national housing developer with experience in developing housing globally to include buildouts in smaller, rural communities located in South Dakota. They also have a global development footprint in retail, dining, and entertainment with over thirty years of development experience.

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News Release South Dakotans Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties impacted by this summer’s severe storms have two weeks remaining to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is October 15, 2024. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance ▪ Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you ▪ Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. ▪ Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. ▪ Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Shorter wait times are more likely in the mornings or evenings. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhIU.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) ▪ Apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at https://www.sba.gov/disaster. ▪ Call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Disaster Recovery Update Since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota on August 15, federal agencies have approved $12,866,243.04 in grants and loans to assist in recovery (as of Sept. 29). To date, a total of 1,310 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $8,255,543.04 through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $5,617,087.97 in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2,638,455.07 in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related needs. FEMA News Release Learn more at fema.gov September 2024 2 In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $4,610,700 in low interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Stay in Touch with FEMA If you have already applied for disaster assistance with FEMA, it is important that you stay in touch and keep your contact information updated. FEMA may need additional information from you in order to process your assistance or determine your eligibility. Please note that calls from FEMA may come from an unknown number on your caller-ID.

News Release FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are soon closing permanently. The Mitchell location will end operations on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The Canton and North Sioux City locations will end operations on Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Hours of operation up until the permanent closures are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers are closed on Sundays. DAVISON COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 28, 4 P.M.) Davison County Fairgrounds 3200 West Havens Ave Mitchell, SD 57301 LINCOLN COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING OCT. 4, 6 P.M.) Canton Depot 600 W. 5th St. Canton, SD 57013 UNION COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING OCT. 4, 6 P.M.) 305 S Derby Lane North Sioux City, SD 57049 After the Disaster Recovery Centers close, personalized assistance with FEMA-related questions will still be available to residents over the phone and virtually. Many of the services that have been available at the Disaster Recovery Center are available through DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA mobile app or by calling the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Shorter wait times are more likely in the mornings or evenings. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. Individuals can do the following online or by calling the helpline: Apply for federal disaster assistance Provide a change of address, telephone and bank account numbers, and insurance information to avoid disaster assistance processing delays. Receive information about FEMA home inspections Ask questions about a letter from FEMA Learn how to appeal a FEMA decision

News Release FEMA is Hiring in South Dakota SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA has an immediate need for temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Sioux Falls, SD. Local Hire employees are typically local residents who aid in recovery and help their fellow residents in the recovery process. FEMA is currently seeking people with experience in media relations, digital communications, and writing & editing. These positions may last up to 120 days or longer, depending on the operational needs of the disaster. FEMA Local Hire employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health insurance for individual or family coverage. Employer contribution is 75% of premium. Local Hire employees are eligible for enrollment in health insurance coverage as of the official hire date/employment date with FEMA. Flexible spending accounts Federal long-term care insurance Ability to earn 4 hours of paid sick leave per pay period. Holiday pay Worker’s compensation Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, and must possess a high school diploma or GED. Individuals will be required to pass a background investigation that includes fingerprinting and credit check, be able to provide their own transportation to and from work and live within 50 miles of the Sioux Falls office. Employees are also required to participate in mandatory direct deposit/electronic funds transfer for salary payment. Current job openings include:  EA Digital Communications Specialist (closes 10/01/24) o https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809354800  EA Creative Specialist (closes 10/02/24) o https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809375600  EA Media Relations Specialist (closes 10/02/24) o https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809367500 The jobs will close when FEMA has received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing dates listed.

News Release Free Legal Help Available for South Dakotans Affected by Summer Storms SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A Disaster Legal Services hotline is now available to provide legal assistance to South Dakotans impacted by this summer’s severe storms and flooding. The hotline connects residents in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties with free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney. Residents can reach the hotline at 605-444-3719 during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers can also leave a message outside of business hours, and a representative will return your call. The hotline may provide help with legal issues such as: Home repair contracts and property insurance claims Redoing wills and other important legal documents destroyed in the disaster Price gouging, scams, or identity theft Landlord and tenant problems, or threats of foreclosure Disability related access to federal state and local disaster programs FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration financial benefits The hotline cannot help in all cases. For example, they cannot take cases where a settlement could include legal fees or an award, but they may refer those cases to other legal help. The service is a partnership between the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, FEMA, and East River Legal Services.

Due to the increase in truck traffic during harvest season the intersection of 5th Street and South Dakota Street will be closed starting Friday September 27th until further notice.

OPENING on the City of Canton Recreation Board. Have you ever thought about serving your community? Do you have a love of sports? The recreation board gives residents an opportunity to shape the future of the recreation program and give back to the sports programs in Canton The recreation board meets at least quarterly, with the possibility for monthly meetings during the sport season. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in this opportunity or would like more information, contact City Hall at 987-2881. Members of the recreation board are appointed to serve three-year terms.

News Release Duplication of Benefits: What it Means SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – When determining the amount of federal disaster assistance provided by FEMA to applicants affected by this summer’s severe storms and flooding, part of FEMA’s process is to verify there is no “duplication of benefits”. By law, FEMA cannot provide financial assistance when any other source, such as insurance, charities, or crowdfunding, has provided assistance for the same disaster-caused need or when that funding is available from another source. Note: If the crowdfunding campaign is for general disaster recovery and not for a specific item FEMA provided, then it is not considered a duplication. Example of a duplication of benefits: FEMA cannot pay for home repairs if a homeowner already is receiving sufficient funds from their insurance company for the same repairs. FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by this summer’s severe storms and flooding. Grants from FEMA are intended to meet basic needs and supplement an applicant’s disaster recovery needs. Insured applicants must provide documentation to FEMA that identifies their insurance settlements or benefits before FEMA will consider their eligibility for some programs that may be covered by insurance. FEMA may provide money to help meet an applicant’s immediate needs when their insurance benefits are delayed for 30 days or more through no fault of their own. Applicants who have received FEMA funds are urged to keep receipts of their disaster spending for three years to document that the money was used to meet disaster-related needs. If a recipient receives an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, they must reimburse FEMA. Applicants’ cases may be reviewed to confirm money was spent properly.

FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Federal Benefits SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – If you live in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, or Union counties and you had loss or damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 16 – July 8, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive. Accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), Child Care Assistance, or other federal or state benefit programs. Disaster funds help survivors pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, essential personal property replacement, and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is October 15, 2024. How to Apply with FEMA ▪ Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. ▪ Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. ▪ Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. ▪ Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.

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News Release One Month Later: South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In the month since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, federal agencies have approved $10,570,374 in grants and loans to assist in recovery as of September 15, 2024.To date, a total of 1,162 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $6,927,074 through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $4,683,825 in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2,243,249 in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related needs. In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $3,643,300 in low interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and/or SBA disaster loans is October 15, 2024. National Flood Insurance Program The National Flood Insurance Program has provided $4,521,702 on 52 flood insurance claims for the South Dakota disaster as of 9/16/2024. FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides assistance to governmental agencies and certain eligible private nonprofits providing critical and certain non-critical services. The program has a 75 percent federal cost share. EMA and the State of South Dakota received 216 requests for public assistance from local governments, state agencies, and Tribal governments to be reimbursed for costs incurred as a result of the disaster. FEMA is scheduling meetings with communities to begin the process of documenting eligible damages for reimbursement through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. Disaster Recovery Centers 465 applicants have been assisted at Disaster Recovery Centers for a total of 677 visits. Hours for all Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers are closed on Sundays. UNION COUNTY 305 S Derby Lane North Sioux City, SD 57049 LINCOLN COUNTY Canton Depot 600 W. 5th St. Canton, SD 57013 TURNER COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 20) Viborg Community Center 101 East Sorenson St. Viborg, SD 57070 Dates Open: Now through Sept. 20 DAVISON COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 28) Davison County Fairgrounds 3200 West Havens Ave Mitchell, SD 57301 Dates Open: Sept. 23 through Sept. 28. Sept. 23 hours begin at 1 p.m. Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers Farmers and ranchers who have homes, private wells or septic systems that have been impacted by the disaster should apply for assistance with FEMA. Farmers and ranchers whose farming operations were impacted by this summer’s disaster should contact their local Farm Service Agency office for information on potential assistance through U.S. Department of Agriculture. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give

There will be no water in the area between West Fifth Street to the tracks on South Blair & also on South Howard due to a water main break. Water will be off in this area until repaired.

Highway 11 North at Highway 18 will be closed from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm Saturday September 14th.

News Release SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are changing hours of operation. Beginning Monday, September 16, the hours for all Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers will be closed on Sundays. Disaster Recovery Centers provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain disaster assistance programs, help people complete or check the status of applications for federal assistance, and get information on additional resources offered by the State of South Dakota. Disaster Recovery Centers Locations: UNION COUNTY 305 S Derby Lane North Sioux City, SD 57049 LINCOLN COUNTY Canton Depot 600 W. 5th St. Canton, SD 57013 TURNER COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 20) Viborg Community Center 101 East Sorenson St. Viborg, SD 57070 Dates Open: Now through Sept. 20 (closed Sept. 14). Sept. 15 hours begin at 1 p.m

News Release Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purposes SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA has provided $6.5 million to South Dakota residents to help recover from this summer’s severe storms and flooding. FEMA provides assistance for specific uses and encourages survivors to use the funds as intended and keep receipts to document how they were spent. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives shortly after you receive the check or direct deposit payment. FEMA assistance is intended to help applicants pay for temporary housing if they are unable to live in their home due to disaster damage and for home repairs, or replacement of damaged or lost personal property. If applicants spend the payment on anything other than its intended purpose, they may be ineligible for future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask that the funds be returned. Those receiving assistance are urged to keep receipts for their disaster spending for three years to document that the money was used to meet disaster-related expenses. If you receive an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, you must reimburse FEMA. Audits are conducted to confirm funds were spent properly. How to Apply with FEMA  Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448.

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Town Hall Meeting to Discuss the City Administrator Position When: September 12th at 6:30 pm at the Canton High School Commons Questions to be asked at the Town Hall Forum can be emailed to: alicia.riniker@cantonsd.org *All questions need to be received no later than 2:00pm on September 12th* Current City Administrators: Jameson Berreth City of Madison, Nate Vander Plaats City of Lennox, and Justin Weiland City of Tea will be present to answer questions.