Mayor & City Council Elections set for April
(Photo/Sara Stadem) Pictured is the Dell Rapids Official Ward Map. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Dell Rapids looks to undergo some changes in the 2025 year. Terms of office for five City Council members along with the Mayor end at the first meeting in May of this year. The election will take place in Dell Rapids on April 8, 2025.As...
City completes first CIA in Dell Rapids
Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Dell Rapids held their first Citizen Information Academy which took place Tuesday, January 21, and Monday, February 3.At the latest city council...
Get your poker face ready
DRBA hosting Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament Sara Stadem | Editor Do you know when to hold ‘em? Do you know when to fold ‘em? Do you know when to play? Who’s ready for a Texas Hold ‘Em...
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Don’t forget about yourself
Sara Stadem | Editor How often do you put your needs before others? Or does it happen more often...
Friday yogi and donuts day
Mini Yogis & Mini Donuts had the children moving at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library....
Dell Rapids Area Garden Club holds January meeting
Submitted by Donna Smith The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club met on January 21, 2025 at the Quest...
Intern positions available at the outdoor campus Sioux Falls
There are multiple internship positions currently available at the Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls!...
What does Jesus mean to you?
Pastor’s Corner Daniel Pfenning, Student Pastor | River Community Church What does Jesus mean to...
Reliabank announces leadership transition: Joshua A. Hogue named new CEO
Reliabank has announced that Joshua A. Hogue will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer...
Iowa State University announces fall 2024 Deans List
Student News AMES, Iowa - More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for...
Birthday
Let’s celebrate! Join us as we celebrate the 93rd birthday of Lauren Christensen. Sunday, February...
Reading Success
Baltic Bulldog students in Ms. Whipple’s class participated in a competition called READBowl,...
Tips for teachers to help set a non-bullying tone in the classroom
Teachers can play an essential role in helping to prevent and stop bullying OKLAHOMA CITY,...
Quarrier Corner
Mrs. Linda Merkwan | DRES Principal On March 6 and 7, the Dell Rapids School District will host...
Pushing back against fear-based politics
Rep. Erin Healy | House Minority Leader District 10 - Sioux FallsAs the legislative session gains...
Obituaries
James Cool
48 Dell Rapids, SD January 31, 2025 James A. Cool, 48, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. His Memorial Service began at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in the United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids....
Norma Gene Nyhaug
93 Baltic, SD January 17, 2025 Norma Gene Nyhaug, age 93, of Baltic, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Baltic Lutheran Church....
Beverly J. Skrovig
98 Colton, SD January 6, 2025 Beverly Jean Skrovig, age 98, of Colton, SD, passed away with family by her side on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Dell Rapids Nursing Home in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services began at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, in Colton at...
Henry G. Zwart
90 Dell Rapids, SD December 31, 2024 Henry G. Zwart, 90, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Mass of Christian Burial began at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids....
Marjorie Claire (DeVaney) Enos
79 Gladstone, MO (originally from Chester, SD) December 11, 2024 Marjorie Claire Enos (DeVaney), 79, of Gladstone MO passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2024. Born on October 05, 1945 in Chester, SD, the beloved daughter of Edward James DeVaney and Alice...
Delores Moe
94 Dell Rapids, SD December 9, 2024 Delores Moe, age 94, of Dell Rapids, passed away on December 9, 2024, in Centerville, South Dakota. Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date. Delores was born to Martin and Viola (Falstad) Fodness on...
Linda Ann Olson
76 Dell Rapids, SD November 29, 2024 Linda Ann Olson, 76, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away at her home on Friday, November 29, 2024. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. The family was present...
Mary Ann Nelson
86 Dell Rapids, SD November 29, 2024 Mary Ann Nelson passed away Friday, November 29, at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Mary Ann was born May 21, 1938 to Lawrence and Prima (Ginsbach) Elsinger in Dell Rapids, SD. Per Mary Ann’s wish, a private...
Sports
St. Mary girls win battle of Cardinals, Hanson hits 1,000
Cardinal Madala Hanson scored her 1,000 career point during the “Battle of the Cardinals” game on Monday, February 10, when St. Mary played the Arlington Cardinals. St. Mary pulled away during the fourth quarter and took the win with a score of 73-58. (Photo/Tammy...
LeBrun hits milestone in Cardinal win at Arlington
(LEFT) Cardinal Maverick LeBrun hit his 1,000 career point on Monday, February 10, when St. Mary traveled to Arlington to take on the Cardinals. St. Mary took the big win with a score of 81-38. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Dell Rapids st. mary boys’ basketball Matt Larson |...
Dell Rapids girls beat Deuel at Dak-12 /NEC Clash
Quarrier Rorie Thoreson was named the MVP of the game at the Dak-12/NEC Conference Clash in Madison on Saturday, February 8. The Lady Q’s played the Deuel Cardinals with Thoreson finishing with 23 points. She also added nine points and two assists when the Quarriers...
Dell Rapids wrestling travels to Milbank for “North vs South” Duals
Quarrier Camden Tebay competed at the Milbank “North vs South Duals” on Thursday, February 6. Tebay earned two wins, one by a pin and one major decision. (Photo/Courtney Person) Dell Rapids public wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarrier...
Quarrier boys lock down Mustangs in second half
Quarrier Jack Kloth had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven blocked shots during their game against the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Thursday, February 6. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Dell Rapids boys’ basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys held...
Baltic girls rally for win over Elks
Baltic girls’ basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Baltic Bulldog girls rallied in the second half and held off the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks 40-35 at home on Tuesday, February 11.The Elks took an 8-2 lead in the first three minutes of the game. Elkton-Lake...
Baltic wrestling teams in action at Yankton and Montrose
Baltic wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Baltic Bulldog wrestling teams competed in two different tournaments recently. The girls team took part in the Yankton Girls Invitational on Friday, February 7. The boys team competed in the Big East/LCC Tournament in...
Bulldog boys hold off rally by Elks for win
Baltic boys’ basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Baltic Bulldog boys held off a fourth quarter rally by the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks and won 42-41 at home on Tuesday, February 11.The Elks built a 9-4 lead throughout the first quarter. They extended the lead to...