Tammy Chamley | Editor The Dell Rapids City Council approved the first reading of three ordinances that would alter the current billing structure of the local water and sewer bills. Changes will take place April 20upon approval of a second reading. Ordinance 890...
Month: January 2021
Dell Rapids going down in COVID cases but up in vouchers
As Covid-19 cases continue to drop, attendance restrictions to sporting events will continue to change. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) MacKenzie Apland | Staff Intern On Saturday, January 16 the Dell Rapids basketball double header was able to have four tickets per player when...
Hey batter, batter!
Youth baseball and softball back on for 2021 MacKenzie Apland | Staff Intern Last summer the Dell Rapids Youth Baseball and Softball leagues were canceled due to the unknowns of the coronavirus. Both youth baseball and softball registration are currently open...
Cardinals homecoming
The St. Mary Cardinals kicked off their long-awaited Homecoming week with Coronation on Sunday, January 10. Thomas Eining and Macie Brown were crowned this year’s King and Queen. Check back next week with a full recap of the week’s events in the Dells City Journal!...
Ready, set, RUN!
Deb Shissler competed in the Marine Corp Marathon virtually in Sioux Falls. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor Running a 5K, 10K, or even a half or full marathon might be on your list of New Year’s resolutions. For Deb Shissler, running is a way of life....
Higher than normal temps troublesome for ice anglers
Ice angler Austin Ellingson finished out 2020 with a new personal best walleye coming through the ice. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor With warmer than normal temperatures spreading across the area, thin ice is a danger for fishermen taking to the lakes,...
Kenneth Heinemann
85 Dell Rapids, SD January 6, 2020 Kenneth L. Heinemann, 85 of Dell Rapids, SD passed away on Wednesday, January 6th after a lengthy battle with cancer. Memorial Mass was held 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Service...
Roger Tiahrt
76 Baltic, SD January 4, 2021 Roger Lorrin Tiahrt, age 76, of Renner, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 8, 2021, at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Crooks. Interment was in the...
Allen wins first place in the South Dakota Youth Soybean Growers Contest
MacKenzie Apland | Staff Intern A St.Mary’s High School student, Aiden Allen, won first place in the South Dakota Youth Soybean Grower’s Contest. Aiden has always loved to farm. He plans to become a farmer just like his father, Ryan and Grandpa, Rich. He has...
Holiday contest winner announced
Holiday punch cards Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce President Dan Ahlers awarded Steven Hanger with $400 worth of gift cards from local businesses for being the winner of the shop local punch cards this past holiday season. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor...