City of Alcester

Welcome to Alcester, a true small-town treasure in Union County, South Dakota. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, our community of over 800 friendly neighbors is known for its warm hospitality and rich sense of togetherness. Conveniently located just 10 miles east of Interstate 29, Alcester is 45 miles south of Sioux Falls, SD, and 45 miles north of Sioux City, IA, making it an ideal blend of small-town charm and easy access to big-city amenities.
Explore our website for helpful resources, local events, and municipal updates. If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Welcome to Alcester!
stay involved & informed
We know everyone is busy! So to help everyone stay up to date and involved in city happenings, we are now posting all our meetings on YouTube. You will find our most recent meeting to the below or more can be found on our YouTube Channel below.
You can also follow us on FaceBook!
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News & Announcements of hearings
Public Service Reminder
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If you get a suspicious email or text, STOP and look carefully before clicking anything. For further tips to avoid falling for one of these scams, check the Federal Trade Commission info page to learn more at: How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice
Snow Alert Reminder
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE 7.0508 Snow Alert. Such times as there is a snow accumulation on the public streets of two inches or more, or such times as the Street Superintendent or his or her designee declares that snow removal operations on the public streets will commence. All vehicles must be off the street once snow alert has been declared or owner can be ticketed or towed.
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Rubble Site Closed for Winter Season.
Permit Required. Building permits may be obtained in person at the City Office during normal business hours. For questions you may call or email the finance officer.
Dog & Cat Licensing Requirement
City ordinance requires the owner or keeper of a dog or cat aged six months or older to be licensed by the city annually. License fee for spayed/neutered is $10.00 per animal and $25.00 for each animal not spayed/neutered and is due to no later than January 31st, every year. Proof of CURRENT rabies vaccine is also required.