By Jill Dvorak, Dell Rapids School Nurse Happy New Year 2020! In thinking about getting back into the school swing, we are reminded that it is winter and perhaps the most “ill” time of year. It seems that after the holiday break is when we see influenza make its...
Month: January 2020
Ronald Wolf, 91
Ronald J. Wolf, 91, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation...
Geraldine Irvine, 95
Geraldine L. Irvine, 95, of Sioux Falls formerly of Colton died Monday, January 13, 2020, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM on Monday, January 23, 2020 at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids, with burial in the Dell Rapids...
Commissioners Vote Unanimously To Allow Refugees To Resettle In Minnehaha County
People filled the Minnehaha County Commission chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to speak about a requirement following a federal executive order to sign a document before allowing refugees to be located into a community. 20 people spoke in favor of refugees and the...
Morningside Announces December 2019 Graduates
55 Morningside College students graduated with bachelor’s degrees and 23 graduated with Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in December 2019. Morningside College is a private college in Sioux City, Iowa that offers over 65 majors and pre-professional programs, online...
Iowa State University Announces Fall 2019 Dean’s List
A total of 10,066 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2019 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale...
South Dakota Reports First Flu Deaths of Season
Recently, South Dakota reported three flu-related deaths, the first deaths of the 2019-2020 season. The deaths were reported in Deuel and Mellette counties and the individuals were all aged 50 years and older. To protect patient confidentiality, additional information...
Dakota State 2019 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 563 full-time and 169 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2019 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D. The following full-time students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 to qualify...
Deubrook Stops Multiple Cardinal Rallies
Ella Heinitz added 17 points and four rebounds to lead the Lady Cardinals on Thursday, January 16. The Deubrook Dolphins defeated the Lady Cardinals 52-42. (Photo by Tammy Chamley) By Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball...
St. Mary Boys Victorious In First Round Of Dakota Valley Conference Tournament
The Cardinals defeated ORR 60-47 on Monday, January 20 at Colman during the Dakota Valley Conference Tournament. Colin Winberg makes his way past the ORR defender. (Photo by Joni Smith) By Tammy Chamley The Dell Rapids St. Mary Cardinals faced off against the...