Centerville, South Dakota

In 2017, SDPB caught up with Janine Ellis of the Royal Bake Shop of Centerville, now known as Ellis Donuts, for a world famous zebra donut and to find out what has kept people coming back for generations.

Back in 2018, Dakota Life visited Mushy’s Bowling Alley in Centerville, SD — a place where strikes and stories came together. Though the lanes went quiet in 2024, owners John and Kim Limoges left behind more than just memories. They shared what made Mushy’s a community treasure.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is appointing John Shubeck as a District 16 Representative in the state House of Representatives, filling the seat formerly held by Rep. Richard Vasgaard.

The SDPB production team is excited to announce the seven communities that will be featured on the 28th season of Dakota Life.

Mitchell Christian faces off against Centerville in the 2006 Girls Basketball Class B Championships game.

Former Centerville Mayor Jay Ostrem is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection to a Memorial Day shooting in the community.

The city of Centerville won the statewide community of the year award. City officials say the acknowledgment is the result of growth and looking ahead to the future.

Three major awards were doled out during this year’s Governor’s Conference on Economic Development, including Community of the Year and the Excellence in Economic Development awards.

It's a challenge to keep small businesses alive. But some small town bakeries can help define a place while offering sweet treats along the way.

In The Moment ... April 13, 2017 Show 071 Hour 1After a brief introduction to put “The Shift” into context we kick it over to SDPB’s Kealey Bultena for a…