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Blazing Bravery: A tribute to wildland firefighters

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING The Trent Fire Department currently has four firefighters who are wildland firefighters, including Shaun Crable, Tim Hubers, Peter Nebben and Sydney Nebben. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor National Wildland Firefighter Day is July 2 – a...

Lions busy during Quarry Days

VISION SCREENING The South Dakota Lions Foundation provides a van and computerized camera equipment used for the vision screening. The special camera must operate in dim light as it takes measurements on the surface of and inside the eyes. (Photo/Lions Club) Submitted...

Celebrating Dell Rapids Through Quarry Days

FISHING FOR A WIN Kids could take on the challenge of the DR Sportsman’s Club Fishing Derby, which was held on Sunday, June 29, during Quarry Days. (Photo/Ariel Ness) FUN IN THE PARKThe River Community Church provided fun in the park for community members with free...

The sweet spot: Ice cream & bakery opens in Dell Rapids

RIBBON CUTTING The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held its ribbon cutting for Sweet Scoops Ice Cream & Bakery on June 1. (Photo/Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce) ICE CREAM, BAKERY AND MORE Sweet Scoops Ice Cream & Bakery recently opened its doors in Dell...

Back in stride: 2nd annual run for vets

RUNNING FOR A CAUSE The second annual Stars, Stripes & Strides for Veterans is back in Dell Rapids. Choose between a 5K and 10K with all proceeds going to the Disabled American Veterans. The event will take place on Friday, July 4, at 8 a.m. at Rickeman Field in...

Crowned on the field: Tjaden named Player of the Year

Dell Rapids baseball player Tad Tjaden celebrates with his parents, Shannon and Tammy, after he was named the South Dakota High School Baseball Association Class B Player of the Year. Tjaden was told a week before the state tournament that he was a finalist for the...

Where every day feels like a party

RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION The Party Place had its ribbon cutting with the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, May 31. (Photo/Submitted) The Party Place has all your balloon needs covered—from custom balloon bouquets to elaborate, eye-catching displays....

2025 Dell Rapids Community Guide has arrived

DELL RAPIDS COMMUNITY GUIDE Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce created the 2025 Community Guide, which is a magazine that features information about Dell Rapids, including important contacts, recreational activities, organizations and businesses. (Photo/Dell Rapids...