
Ryan Knipfer
Ward I - Scott Vaskie
Ward I - Kari Fagerhaug
Ward II - Layton Schimke
Ward II - Cherie Maxwell
Ward III - Pat Fastnacht
Ward III -Shawn Tobin
Gary Blue

Linda Willman - Finance Officer
Allie Diehl - Jr. Finance Officer
Bethany Schimke - Deputy Finance Officer
Philip LaBore - Electrical Superintendent and Street Superintendent
Lucas VanEngelenburg -Lineman
Brett Lambert- Public Works Employee
vacant- Public Works Employee
Rhonda Behrens - Librarian
Gretchen Burnison - Library Assistant
Help Wanted
City of Wessington Springs is accepting applications for a Public Works Employee. Class B commercial driver’s license required or obtained. Subject to drug and alcohol testing. Must obtain water and sewer certifications. Will help street and electric departments as needed. Excellent benefit package including SD Retirement, health, vision & dental insurance, AFLAC, and PTO. Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Applications available at cityofwessingtonsprings.com, City Hall, or 605-539-1691. Position open until filled. The City of WS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City employees will pick up tree branches, white goods (appliances), furniture, and carpet. All items must be sorted separately and placed horizontal in the street by the curb before 7:00 AM on Monday, May 11th, 2026 for pick up. Items must be sorted to be picked up. City Employees will be using the loader and skid steer for pickup.
UNAUTHORIZED WASTES INCLUDE:
Household trash, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam, foam rubber, other packaging materials, containers of paint, sealants, adhesive and similar wastes. These items are not allowed at the restricted use site and can be disposed of with your regular garbage service.
If there are any of these unauthorized wastes with your items for pickup the City will not pick up items at your residence.
The City Employees will not pick up entire trees cut down, tires or batteries during this clean-up.
The City of Wessington Springs will not be responsible for any damage to lawns.
City of Wessington Springs
101 South Wallace Avenue, PO Box 443, Wessington Springs, South Dakota 57382
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