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 Treasurer
Monday, February 3, 2025

Attention: Beginning Tuesday, February 18th the SD Division of Motor Vehicles will be implementing a new system. As a result of the conversion, our office will NOT be able to process any motor vehicle transactions on Friday, February 14th. We regret the inconvenience

Yankton County
Sunday, February 2, 2025

The Yankton County Government Center and all other Yankton County non-emergency offices in the county will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents Day.

Yankton County Treasurer
Saturday, February 1, 2025

Reminder:
Yankton County residents that have last names starting with C, D and E have until February 28, 2025 to renew vehicle registration.

Yankton County Highway Department
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The Yankton County Highway Department will begin their winter hours on Monday, December 02, 2024 and will run until further notice.

Winter hours are:
Monday through Thursday: 6:30am to 4:00pm.
Fridays: 6:30am to 10:30am

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