Month: April 2020

Deputy Walker hangs up his badge

Tammy Chamley | Editor tchamley@ncppub.com With the school year coming to an end, Deputy Mike Walker, the School Resource Officer (SRO), is hanging up his badge and retiring from law enforcement after 23 years. Deputy Walker has been the SRO for Dell Rapids since...

Dr. Schultz addresses “Back to Normal Plan”

Tammy Chamley | Editor tchamley@ncppub.com After Governor Kristi Noem released her “Back to Normal Plan” on Tuesday, April 28 it left many people questioning what happens next for South Dakota as well as our schools. Dr. Summer Schultz, Superintendent for Dell Rapids...

Local library adds more activities for their patrons

Tammy Chamley | Editor tchamley@ncppub.com The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library continues to adapt to the ever-changing guidelines set by the CDC, local and national government. To continue serving the community, Library Director Brittany Moeller and her staff has...

City Council approves first reading of Ordinance No. 878

Tammy Chamley | Editor tchamley@ncppub.com City Council had a special meeting take place on Wednesday, April 29 to address the recent changes in Governor Noem’s Executive Order and the “back to normal plan.” Ordinance No. 878: Covid-19 Emergency Ordinance Loosening...

Merlin Schmidt

Merlin Schmidt98Dell Rapids, SDApril 11, 2020 Merlin Francis Schmidt was born on April 7, 1922 to Nicholas Jr & Emma (Heer) Schmidt on their family farm north of Dell Rapids, SD. He died on April 11, 2020, just 4 days after his 98th birthday. He lived a quiet, (if...

With this ring, I give you my heart

Tammy Chamley | Editortchamley@ncppub.com Like any engaged couple, Alec Hansen and Roxy Dede started to plan their happily ever after last year after dating for two years. Alec was born and raised in Dell Rapids.  He is the second born son of Chris and Melissa...

Pinz and Dell Rapids Pizza Ranch request change in City Ordinance

Tammy Chamley | Editortchamley@ncppub.com Pinz owner, Steph Bittner along with Pizza Ranch owners Robert and Marcy Stykel approached the council in regards to being able to lift the recommendation of ten or less patrons in their establishment at one given time....

Residents’ safety is first priority

Tammy Chamley | Editor COVID-19 has put our elderly population at a higher risk, now more than ever.  Dells Nursing and Rehab has taken extra precautions since the virus had made its way into South Dakota along with many other facilities. On the evening of...

Summer Baseball on hold for now

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media In a time of year that typically sees the ball fields full of teams practicing for the upcoming season, this year tells a completely different story.  The ball fields currently sit empty and sounds of baseball are missing.  This...

Art outside of the classroom

Tammy Chamley | Editor tchamley@ncppub.com Connor Rentz and Aiden Boechler have been bringing shoes to life with their one of a kind designs. Rentz is a junior at Dell Rapids High School and Boechler is a sophomore. “I’ve been doing shoes for a year or two now, but...