Ann Gilbert (left) and Karey Klein (right) were involved with the cookie baking at St. Mary on Thursday, November 18. Upon dismissal, several students joined in on the fun. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern St. Mary wrapped up their annual Christmas...
Month: November 2021
Beat of your own drum
Dawson Hohn marches with the percussion section during the Homecoming Parade in October. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Piano, at many schools, is required before being able to play percussion. Band students at St. Mary are required to have played...
New CNP at local clinic and hospital
Heather Tietjen, CNP started with Avera Medical Group Dell Rapids and Avera Dells Area Hospital on Monday, November 8. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor Heather Tietjen, CNP, has joined the Avera Dells Area Hospital and Avera Medical Group Dell Rapids. Her...
Ordinance to add liquor license availability
Tammy Chamley | Editor Ordinance No. 903 is an ordinance creating a restaurant specific liquor license for Dell Rapids. Due to new businesses in Dell Rapids, the City has reached the maximum number of liquor licenses available as the current ordinance allows....
Campground expansion profitable for City
Tammy Chamley | Editor With the 2021 camping season coming to a close, the City of Dell Rapids has reported revenue with the addition of the 14 full-service campsites and the construction of a shower comfort station facility. Along with the new sites, the City also...
Jesse Tree Ornament Exchange in Dell Rapids
Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern The Jesse Tree is an advent tradition dating back to medieval times. Lisa Hofer, member of St. Mary Parish has started her own Jesse Tree Ornament Exchange within the parish. The Jesse tree refers to Jesus’ lineage. Jesse is the father of...
Dell Rapids Quiz Bowl season underway
Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Quiz bowl is a knowledge competition that the Dell Rapids School District has been a part of for a while now. Each team works together to give an answer to a question they are asked in 20 seconds. If the first team who thinks they have the...
Wilbert “Bert” Cain Jr.
86 Colman, SD November 11, 2021 Wilbert “Bert” Cain Jr. passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Avera Prince of Peace campus in Sioux Falls, SD. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Wesley United Methodist Church...
Cynthia Johnson
71 Colton, SD November 14, 2021 Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Johnson, age 71, of Colton, passed away at her home in Colton. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, November 19, 2021, at the First Reformed Church in Colton. Interment will be in the Colton Cemetery....
Ordell Krogstad
92 Baltic, SD November 14, 2021 Ordell Krogstad, age 92, of Baltic, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at East Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Baltic. Interment was in...