AMITY SD | Progress is officially in motion at the site of the new Amity District Office 🚧🌱

Where there was grass, there’s now grading.
Where there are daffodils, there’s determination.
And where you see a CAT excavator… we see the foundation of the future.

Our new District Office construction has begun right next to Amity High School, and the transformation is officially underway. From early morning sun over fresh earth to heavy equipment carving out the footprint of what’s to come; this is what progress looks like.

We’re building more than a structure, we’re building a space designed to support students, staff, and our entire community for years to come.

Stay tuned. This is just the beginning. ...

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Big innovation has arrived in The Gorge.

Thanks to a federally funded grant, Columbia Gorge Community College has officially launched a new Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D Printing Lab — and it’s a game changer.

Using advanced additive manufacturing technology similar to what industry leaders like NASA and GE Aerospace rely on, this lab can produce complex, high-strength metal parts layer by layer directly from a digital model.

What this means for our region:

🔹 Career-Ready Skills — Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technology used in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and precision tooling.
🔹 Workforce Development — Local employers now have access to graduates trained in advanced manufacturing, right here at home.
🔹 Small Business Innovation — Entrepreneurs and manufacturers in our region can prototype and produce durable metal components without outsourcing to distant metro areas.
🔹 Economic Growth — Keeping advanced production capabilities local strengthens our rural economy and attracts new industry opportunities.

In a small community, access to technology like this doesn’t just educate — it transforms.

This new lab positions Columbia Gorge Community College as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and gives students the opportunity to build the future without leaving home. ...

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CULVER SD | Enhancing spaces with state-of-the-art finishes that maximize daily operations and support the long-term success of the facility. The latest upgrade at Culver High School includes the installation of new stage curtains, elevating both performance quality and overall functionality. The team field verified all dimensions prior to ordering, ensuring a precise fit and a streamlined installation process. Improvements like these help ensure students, staff, and the community benefit from a professional, high-performing environment for years to come. ...

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CGCC | The first Capital Bond Updates Newsletter is here! Special INVITE on the last slide!

This issue highlights meaningful progress across Columbia Gorge Community College campuses — from safety and accessibility upgrades to major system improvements and the nearing completion of the Defenswerx Lab renovation. Thanks to the continued partnership of our local contractors, design teams, and college leadership, these projects are moving forward to better support students, staff, and our communities.

Stay tuned as your bond investments evolve into lasting campus improvements! ...

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LBCC | Animal Science Center
The structure for the new Animal Science facility is coming together quickly. Crews are actively setting steel and shaping the wide-open interior that will soon support hands-on instruction and real-world training opportunities for students.

This progress is possible thanks to the leadership of Gerding Builders and the strong collaboration of project partners, including Ordell Construction (PEMB erection), Pacific Excavation (site work), Norse Ironworks (structural steel), and many other skilled trade contractors. Their teamwork is transforming plans into a dynamic learning environment for future animal science and agriculture professionals.

We look forward to sharing more milestones as construction continues. ...

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