Month: August 2020

Run for a cause

There will be a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a 1-mile family fun run available at this year’s event.  Fun for the entire family! (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor On Saturday, September 18, Dell Rapids streets will have runners of all ages making strides for...

Blessings over the school

Tammy Chamley | Editor St. Mary Catholic School began the fall semester on Thursday, August 20.  With students and staff returning to the classroom, Fr. Shane Stevens conducted a Eucharistic Procession and Rosary. A eucharistic procession is a public witness of...

Rubble site discussed

MacKenzie Apland | Staff Intern At the City Council meeting held on Monday, August 17, Alderman Chad Ronshaugen brought up concerns from out of town residents about the option of using the rubble site.  “I am not advocating for changing or against,” Alderman...

Baltic Elementary teachers receive new training

Baltic Elementary teachers recently received training to better meet the social and emotional needs of their students. (Photo/submitted) Baltic Elementary teachers recently received training to better meet the social and emotional needs of their students. Social and...

Farmers Market School Supply Drive

The Dell Rapids Farmers Market collected school supplies on Saturday, August 22 for students this upcoming school year.  Hundreds of items, including around 50 backpacks and $700 cash was donated for the school supply drive. (Photo/Tammy Chamley)

Allyn Vere Dorn

84 Brookings, SD August 18, 2020 Allyn Vere Dorn, age 84, of Brookings, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at home under hospice care.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M Monday, August 24, 2020, at Eidsness Funeral Home with burial at 1:00 P.M. at Calvary...

Donald Gannon

86 Hot Springs, SD (formerly Dell Rapids) August 11, 2020 Donald Cletus Gannon (Red) age 86 died on August 11th 2020, at University of Colorado burn unit surrounded by members of his loving family. Don was born on November 6th, 1933, at home in Dell Rapids, South...

Quarrier Boys Golf hosts Dells Invite

Tyler Tjaden hits a nice drive at the Dell Rapids Invite on Monday, August 24. (Photo/MacKenzie Apland) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys golf team hosted the Dell Rapids Invite at Rocky Run Golf Course on Monday, August 24th.  Dell...

Cardinals fall in 2020 football season opener

Senior Connor Libis had 21 carries for 60 yards and was 4-12 passing for 37 yards. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals kicked off their 2020 season on the road at Henry against the Florence/Henry Falcons on Friday,...

City Bus Available for Transportation

City Administrator Justin Weiland and City Finance Officer Claire Baartman have been working closely with BATA to make the transition of the City Bus as smooth as possible. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Dell Rapids Transit under new management October 1 Tammy Chamley | Editor...