County Mission Statement

Yankton County Vision & Mission Statements

January 2020

The Yankton County Commission had crafted the following statements to express both its aspirations for the future and intentions in serving the public.

Vision Statement

Yankton County will be a dynamic place, with a strong sense of history, community pride, environmental responsibility, economic prosperity and rural culture.

Mission Statement

The mission of Yankton County is to provide citizens with high quality public services that create a foundation of trust, unity, safety, and collaboration.
In accomplishing this mission, the Yankton County Commission will encourage its employees and all elected officials to exhibit these values:

  • Accountability, dependability, and professionalism in the performance of their duties.
  • Honesty, integrity, and transparency in all proceedings.
  • Inclusiveness, accessibility, and equality in working with the public.
  • Efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the design and implementation of programs and services.

Adhering to the values will help Yankton County:

  • Stay focused on its goals;
  • Operate in and open and welcoming manner;
  • Remain positive in challenging situations; and
  • Lead by example.

Announcements

Yankton County Highway Department
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Yankton County Highway Department will begin their winter hours on Monday, December 01, 2025 and will run until further notice.

At this time the winter hours are:
Monday through Thursday: 6:30am to 5:00pm.

Yankton County
Monday, December 1, 2025

The Yankton County Government Center and all other Yankton County Non-Emergency offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th 2025 to spend the holidays with our loved ones.

Happy Holidays to all!

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