Month: May 2021

Athletes hit the track

Special Olympics complete activities for 2020-2021 school year Tammy Chamley | Editor Superintendent Dr. Summer Schultz also Special Olympics Coach, embraces one of her athletes after a job well done. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Eight local athletes took to the track on...

Records shattering at St. Mary

These five athletes hold the school record amongst four relays for St. Mary in a combination of runners. From left to right is Josie Baumberger, Maya Heinitz, Ella Heinitz, Courtney Brown and Madala Hanson. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor The Lady...

Sales Tax revenue continues to climb

Tammy Chamley | Editor The City of Dell Rapids continues to see growth in population, businesses and sales tax revenue. So far, in 2021, the City has seen a 7.2% increase through April compared to April of 2020. For the first four months of the year, the City has...

Norby’s to celebrate 20 years

Tammy Chamley | Editor Keeping the doors open for small town businesses is no easy feat. Not only has Deb Brobjorg, owner of Norby’s Bar & Grill, been able to do this throughout the economic strain of the coronavirus, Norby’s will be celebrating their 20-year...

Swimming lessons registration launched online

Tammy Chamley | Editor The City of Dell Rapids launched online swimming lessons registration on Wednesday, May 12. City Administration made the decision to launch the registration unannounced without a specific registration date. Notices for swimming lessons were sent...

Fire Department update for 2021

Dan Diez is the current Fire Chief for the Dell Rapids Volunteer Fire Department. (Photos/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor According to Wikipedia, Volunteer is defined as a voluntary act of an individual or group freely giving time and labor for community...

“You Rock” award given at DRPS

Tammy Chamley | Editor Teachers and staff members of the Dell Rapids School District are nominated and presented with a “You Rock” stone courtesy of LG Everist. Students and parents are encouraged to nominate a staff member for this honor.  It’s a simple way to show...

Pinz to finish the season with a BANG

Tammy Chamley | Editor As bowling season has come to a close, PINZ LLC. will take a brief intermission after Quarry Days weekend is complete. PINZ will be closed for business June 28 through September 6. During the summer months, PINZ owners Steph and Jordan Schmidt...

Quarrier Athletes’ of the Year

Seniors Samantha Price and Coby Maeschen were awarded the Dell Rapids High School Athlete of the Year Award at the recent sports banquet. (Photo/submitted) MacKenzie Apland | Staff Intern On Tuesday, May 11 at Dell Rapids High School an awards banquet for the students...

Build Dakota Scholarship winners in Dell Rapids

Tammy Chamley | Editor Build Dakota allows students entering South Dakota tech schools such as Southeast, Mitchell Tech and Lake Area Tech in Watertown an opportunity to attend and complete schooling without student loan debt. Recipients come out of school not only...