January 26'
1- Closed for Holiday
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20-Water Bill Due
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26- Board Meeting 7pm
Febuary 26'
16- Closed for Holiday
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20-Water Bill Due
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23- Board Meeting 7pm
March 26'
​20-Water Bill Due
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23- Board Meeting 7pm
April 26'
20-Water Bill Due
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27- Annual Meeting 5pm & Board Meeting 7pm
May 26'
20-Water Bill Due
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26- Board Meeting 7pm
June 26'
22-Water Bill Due
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22- Board Meeting 7pm
Let's all give our very own Phil, a big round of applause for receiving his 25 year pin AS WELL AS his plaque for earning Rural Water System Operator Specialist OF THE YEAR!!! Congratulations, Phil. It certainly is an honor to work alongside you.
Congrats, Phil!!
PIERRE, S.D. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems (SDARWS) has named Phil Iverson of Clay Rural Water System (CRWS) as the recipient of the 2025 Rural Water Operations Specialist of the Year Award, presented during the SDARWS Annual Technical Conference on January 13, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, South Dakota.
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Iverson has served CRWS for 25 years as a system operator, supporting the operation and maintenance of reservoirs, booster stations, pipelines, valves, and distribution infrastructure. His responsibilities include emergency response, leak repairs, construction assistance, and equipment handling—performed with professionalism and care.
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He is widely recognized for responsiveness and a customer-focused approach, including prompt action during a recent waterline strike by a contractor. During flooding in the McCook Lake area, Iverson worked long hours alongside coworkers to help provide safe water service beyond normal duties.
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The SDARWS Rural Water Operations Specialist of the Year Award recognizes field professionals who consistently demonstrate technical skill, calm emergency response, dependable service, and strong customer relations.
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The SDARWS Annual Technical Conference is the largest rural water conference in South Dakota, hosting more than 650 water operators, managers, and exhibitors over three days in Pierre.
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2025 Jack & Arlene DeVany Scholarship Winners
The Clay Rural Water System Board of Directors has announced that Elena Andrews of Beresford, Kylie Mockler of Centerville, and Isaac Marohl of Centerville are recipients of the water systems annual scholarship program – the Jack and Arlene DeVany Scholarship Program.
Elena Andrews will graduate from Beresford High School this May and plans to attend SDSU for Ag Education and Ag Economics or Ag Business, with a minor in Political Science and a certificate in Agriculture and Environmental Law. Elena is the daughter of Jim & Michelle Andrews.
Beresford High School Senior, Kylie Mockler, is the daughter of Travis & Jill Mockler. She also plans to attend SDSU next fall to pursue an Ag Leadership degree.
Isaac Marohl, a Senior at Centerville High School, is the son of Jonathan & Sarah Marohl. His future plans include attending SDSU to pursue a bachelor's degree in Precision Agriculture.
The Clay Rural Water System scholarship is named in honor of the water systems long-time attorney, the late Jack DeVany and his wife Arlene, a long-time educator. This is the 33rd year of the program.
Elena Andrews: Beresford High School
Kylie Mockler: Beresford High School
Isaac Morhol: Centerville High School
Elena Andrews & Kylie Mockler were awarded their scholarship certificates by Scholarship Nominating Committee Head Josh Wendling
Issac Marhol was awarded his scholarship certificate by Scholarship Nominating Committee Member Jerry Buum
2025 Annual Meeting
On April 10, 2025 Clay Rural Water System held their formal annual meeting at the Vermillion Armory . The meal was made and served by Heck's Dakota Style BBQ. We had 94 Members attend and 200 people were present for the meal and meeting. Members were presented with reports from the board of directors, system manager and engineers. Updates were made about the systems current projects. A Grand Prize random drawing for $50.00/month ($600.00) and a $500.00 scholarship were awarded.
