Each spring and summer brings the beginning of new projects, and we love celebrating them with groundbreakings! Here’s a look at the groundbreakings we celebrated in the second quarter of 2025.
Augustana University: Foundation Heights
Augustana University broke ground on Foundation Heights, a new on-campus apartment complex. The project was inspired by the late Craig Lloyd, an honorary alumnus and member of the Augustana University Board of Trustees.
L to R: Liz Lloyd, Mary Lloyd-Huber, Pat Lloyd, Christie Ernst, President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Keith Severson, Councilor Curt Soehl, Miles Beacom, Chris Thorkelson, Shannan Nelson, and Kent Cutler.
City of Sioux Falls: McKennan Park Wading Pool & Bathhouse
The City of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department broke ground on a new wading pool and bathhouse facilities at McKennan Park, funded in part by a donation from Pierce and Barb McDowell.
L to R: Mike Begeman, Kellen Boice, Jason Herrboldt, Mary Kolsrud, Don Kearney, Pierce McDowell (donor), Barb McDowell (donor), Mayor Paul TenHaken, Kent Cutler and Tyler Landry.
Mapleton Highlands
Mapleton Highlands LLC and Van Buskirk Companies broke ground on Mapleton Highlands, a luxury housing development located near the new Mapleton Golf Club. Work at the site is underway, with construction for homes to begin in fall 2025 and ready for spring 2026.
L to R: Miles Beacom, Jeff Eckhoff, Kent Cutler, Steve Van Buskirk, Danny Amundson (founding manager), Brett Busch (founding member), Dan Statema (founding member), Travis Thie (founding member) and Trent Bruce.