Tammy Chamley | Editor City Administration and the City Attorney have been conducting research and gathering information related to medical cannabis and potential regulations within the City of Dell Rapids. Previously, City Council adopted an ordinance that created a...
Month: August 2021
Heinitz School Board President for St. Mary
Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Adam Heinitz will be the President for the St. Mary School Board this year. Heinitz works at Augustana University as the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management. “My role involves all aspects of helping high school, transfer, and...
Traill nominated as President of Dell Rapids School Board
Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Jeff Traill, an Administrative Officer for the United States Attorney - District of South Dakota, is in his second year of his 3rd 3-year term on the School Board. Traill was Vice-President for the past two years, and is now President. “I...
Dell Rapids Public School prepares for back to school
Tammy Chamley | Editor As summer comes to a close, local schools prepare for what comes next with the 2021-2022 school year. Dell Rapids School Board met on Monday, August 9 to discuss a safe return plan for the upcoming academic year. The plan for public review...
Haven prepares for school year
The Haven Staff are ready for the before and after school program to kick off for the season. (Photo/submitted) Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Dell Rapids has a summer program as well as a before and after school program called Haven. Haven plans many fun filled days and...
Race to End Human Trafficking approaching
Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern This year marks the 4th annual The Race to End Human Trafficking. This event was started by Pastor Brandon & Marlana Wenzel. When the Wenzels moved to Dell Rapids they noticed that people in the area rally for causes. The Wenzels had...
Pamela Ahrendt
71 Trent, SD August 7, 2021 Pamela Ahrendt, 71, of Trent, SD passed away peacefully Saturday, August 7, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was born October 14, 1949 in Sioux Falls to Betty (Carlson) and Bob Rasmussen where she was raised and received her...
Julia Blue
59 Sioux Falls, SD August 1, 2021 Julia (Geraets) Blue, 59, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the Dougherty Hospice House. Her Memorial Mass will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation...
Dell Rapids 16U captures fifth place at State Tournament
Brayden Pankonen pitched six innings allowing two runs, one earned, on six hits with one walk and five strikeouts against Dakota Valley on Friday, August 6. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids 16U baseball team rebounded from a...
Mudcats move to Quarterfinals of State Tournament
Mudcats come from behind and move on to the quarterfinals with a 13-5 win over Wynot on Tuesday, August 10. (Photo/Kiley Stone) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Mudcats took another step closer to a state title with a 13-5 second round win over Wynot at...