Month: November 2021

Together before break

GRIT displayed at Baltic High School before Thanksgiving holiday Baltic High School GRIT Committee gathered fellow students and staff before the Thanksgiving holiday to display togetherness. Students invited their school staff including lunch service and custodial...

Living with epilepsy as an athlete

Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern November is the National Awareness Month for Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness....

Thanksgiving traditions in the Dell Rapids community

Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Several people from the Dell Rapids community were asked to share their Thanksgiving tradition for this week’s editon. From youngsters to adults, the community is excited to continue their traditions this holiday season. “My family goes to...

Christmas at the Dells event prepared for the community

Tammy Chamley | Editor Once again, it is that time of year where the streets of Dell Rapids will be buzzing with holiday spirit during the Christmas at the Dells event hosted by the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, December 3...

Kick-off to the giving season

Local business striving to give back this holiday season Tammy Chamley | Editor Deb Brobjorg, owner of Norby’s Bar & Grill has been involved with countless benefits over the course of many years as a Dell Rapids resident and business owner. Numerous benefits have...

Holiday concerts in the schools

Zoey Hilmoe & Addy Gilbert | Staff Interns With December being right around the corner, that also means Dell Rapids Public and St. Mary Schools Christmas concerts should be marked on the upcoming calendar. Dell Rapids Public: The elementary school will be...

“You Rock” awards given at DRPS

Ms. Schoeberl Tammy Chamley | Editor Teachers and staff members of the Dell Rapids School District are nominated and presented with a “You Rock” stone courtesy of LG Everist every month.  Students and parents are encouraged to nominate a staff member for this honor. ...

Oral interp at DRHS

Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Dell Rapids has taken part in Oral Interp for many years. Oral Interp gives students in South Dakota an opportunity to compete in different public speaking categories. There are a total of 12 high schools and middle schools participating in...

New CDL requirements begin Feb 2022

Jill Larson | Writer Beginning Feb. 7, 2022, a Congressional mandate to improve safety has the Federal Motor and Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requiring additional training in order for a driver to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the first time....

Moana Jr. a success on stage

Tammy Chamley | Editor Disney’s Moana Jr. hit the stage at Dell Rapids Middle School for three performances over the course of three days. Showings were available November 19-21. The performance was directed by Robert Michalscheck and Stacy Raml. With 11 scenes and...