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Fund Drive Underway for New Aquatic Center in Yankton

Fund Drive Underway for New Aquatic Center in Yankton

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A fund-raising drive is on for construction of a new aquatic center to replace Fantle Memorial Park Pool in Yankton.
The group, “Dive In Yankton” is coordinating the effort. Co-Chair Josh Svatos says they have a big goal……

Svatos says they would like to make more progress this year……

Yankton Convention and Visitor Bureau Director Kasi Haberman says a new aquatic center could be a major attraction…..

The Memorial Park pool was built in 1948, and has had a number of mechanical issues over the past few years.

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