Join the VCDC Governmental Affairs Committee for a community Candidate Forum featuring local candidates for School Board, City Council, and Mayor on Monday, April 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the City Council Chambers.

This forum is an opportunity for Vermillion residents to hear directly from candidates about their priorities, experience and vision for the community.

Candidates (listed alphabetically by last name).

School Board:
• Bill Ames
• Ryan Johnson

City Council:
• Jeff Gilbertson
• Rich Holland
• David Lias
• Mike Murra
• Mary Redlin

Mayor:
• Jon Cole
• Kevin O’Kelley
• Stan Peterson

Bring your questions and engage in the conversation. All community members are encouraged to attend!

Vermillion Area Farmers Market

Free lasagna lunch! Activities for kids!

4-H building, 515 High Street

A leisurely bicycle tour of great trees around town. All ages welcome, and helmets encouraged.

Meet outside Vermillion Area Farmers Market, 4-H Center (515 High St.)

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology and the Anthropology Program Enthusiast Society Present:

Down on Main Street: Part of Vermillion's Story through Time

Students from Dr. Crystal Sheedy's Ethnographic Methods course took the semester to figure out the story of three locations on Main Street, Coyote Twin Theater, The Bean, and XIX Brewing Company. For each location, they dove into the archives to figure out what the space was like in the past. Then, they explored each location and chatted with staff and patrons from the past to today to figure out how people experienced the space through time. This event showcases their efforts as they present their findings from their semester-length projects.

This event is free and open to the public. The first 20 guests get a free small popcorn and small drink.

The next nationwide No Kings event is planned for March 28. Details regarding Vermillion’s demonstration are to come.

Mayoral candidate names will be drawn from a hat to determine the order of appearance on the election ballot.

Voting begins April 17 at the Court House
Voter registration ends May 18
Be counted early! Vote before June 2

Greening Vermillion and United Way are teaming up to offer a bicycle maintenance clinic open to everyone! Bring your bike to do routine maintenance or repair with coaching from experienced mechanics. Or come without a bike and help us fix the Pedal Pals bikes for those in need. We'll have bicycle stands, tools, and a warm space to work!

Questions? Contact greeningvermillion@gmail.com

Get your team together and show off your knowledge of Clay County! Event sponsored by the Clay County Historical Society at XIX Brewing Co.

VCDC’s Small Town Summit connects small town leaders with resources that fuel community development and growth. See presentations on rural programs, learn how to help your small town thrive, and connect with experts who have made a difference in their communities.

Smoke Signals (1998) is the story of two young Coeur d' Alene Indian men with a complicated history: Victor’s dad, Arnold, rescued Thomas from a fire when he was a child. Thomas thinks of Arnold as a hero, while Victor resents his father's alcoholism, violence, and abandonment of his family. This coming-of-age film is adapted by Sherman Alexie from his book The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.

The screening is free and open to the community thanks to the sponsorship of USD Native Student Services.

Did you know? The term “cracker barrel” is a reference to the barrels of soda crackers once found in country stores in the late 1800s. These barrels became makeshift tables and central gathering spots, acting as a 20th-century version of a "water cooler" for sharing news.

Kevin will be at the the second Legislative Cracker Barrel on Feb 28 at City Hall. This community forum is an opportunity to hear from District 17 legislators — Reps. Chris Kassin and William Shorma, along with Sen. Sydney Davis during the state legislative session.

The state’s plans and policies will affect growth and how we plan for it Vermillion.

A screening of the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera, presented in partnership with South Dakota Public Broadcasting at the Coyote Twin Theater.

Kevin serves on the Clay County Historical Society board and was a key coordinator for this event.

Kevin’s taking the plunge! He invites you to come and support Special Olympics. You don't have to jump in the water.

The Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser presented by South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run as part of the year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run events to benefit Special Olympics South Dakota. Polar Plunges offer a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics South Dakota athletes by raising money and jumping into frigid waters.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. Plunge begins at 1 p.m. 

Kevin enjoys the educational programs provided by the Vermillion Public Library. He’ll be at this Lunch & Learn session if you’d like to attend and say hello.
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A special Darwin Day Lunch & Learn as we celebrate the birthday of the pioneering naturalist. There will be cake!

Charles Darwin is widely known as the scientist who wrote The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Join Holly Straub as she explores Darwin's legacy. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious, this bite-sized session offers a fun way to honor a man who was a great scientist, naturalist, and humanitarian.

The City of Vermillion and Clay County exercise joint jurisdictional zoning within an area outside city limits. Kevin serves on the Joint Jurisdiction Task Force and city’s Planning & Zoning Committee.