Scott Hargens | Avera Dells Area Hospital As we celebrated the Fourth of July and America’s independence, I find myself reflecting on just how much we’ve all learned these last six months. From virology to social distancing and making facemasks – it’s been a steep,...
Month: July 2020
Meet our new board member – Rebecca Fritz
chamber news Mindy Lafontaine | Administrator The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce welcomes Rebecca Fritz as a new board member! When asked about her new role on the board, Rebecca shared the following, “I’m honored and excited to receive a position on the chamber...
Meyers awarded Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter
Jessica Meyers with her husband, Nick, and their children at a welcome home ceremony when Jessica returned from her deployment. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor On Sunday, July 12 Jessica Meyers was awarded Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter for the South...
Bargain Basement to host Christmas in July
Tammy Chamley | Editor The Bargain Basement Thrift Store in Baltic, which is a supporting ministry of River Community Church and the Timothy Pastoral Apprenticeship of Dell Rapids, will be holding an outdoor Christmas in July auction on Saturday, July 25 at 2:00pm....
Robert Lyman Gollesch
65 Los Angeles, CA June 27, 2020 Robert Lyman Gollesch December 13, 1954 - June 27, 2020 Robert Lyman Gollesch was born on December 13, 1954, in Madelia, Minnesota, to William D. Gollesch and Genevieve E. (Merry) Gollesch. He passed away on June 27, 2020, in Los...
Jane Stradinger
68 Isabel, ND June 1, 2020 Jane Kathryn (Selland) Stradinger, 68, of Isabel, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 1, 2020, at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND. She was surrounded by love and angels came to carry her home. A memorial service will be held...
James E. Libis
75 Springfield, SD July 6, 2020 James E. Libis, was born in Eureka, S.D., August 14, 1944. He died July 6, 2020 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton at the age of 75 after a nine month battle with cancer. Funeral Mass was held on Friday July 10 at St. Vincent’s...
Eunice E. Engen
70 Trent, SD July 8, 2020 Eunice E. Engen, 70, of Trent, SD passed away at her home under hospice care on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Eunice was born February 5, 1950 at Tracy, MN to Morgan and Orpha (Opheim) Johnson. She received her education in Tracy, graduating in...
Dell Rapids 15/16s finish regular season
C.J. Smith tagging the runner from Volga on Wednesday, July 15. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids 15/16 Teener team finished their regular season with six games in the last two weeks. They played three road games the week of...
Dell Rapids Legion evens record with win in Humboldt
Noah Swartwout had two hits and an RBI against Colton on Saturday, July 11. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids legion team evened their season record after a win in Humboldt over Humboldt/Hartford on Monday, July 13th. Dell...