Month: December 2021

Comeback for Quarrier Girls falls short in Milbank

Mady VanOverbeke had five points against the Blue Dragons Tuesday, December 21. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls nearly completely a comeback against the Milbank Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 28th.  After trailing by...

Third quarter lifts Quarrier Boys to win over Milbank

Jack Henry takes a jumper against a tough Tea defense before Christmas break. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarriers outscored Milbank 21-8 in the third quarter, and that proved to be the difference on Tuesday, December 28th. ...

St Mary Boys win tough battle against Chester

CJ Smith added eight points for the Cardinals on Tuesday, December 28 against Chester. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals survived a tough battle against the Chester Flyers at home on Tuesday, December 28th.  The...

Spreading holiday cheer

Hanson family continues giving tradition The Hanson family chooses a family in need each Christmas to help ease the financial burden of Christmas gifts. The family includes parents Matt and Melissa Hanson, with their four children Madala, Trimmier, Layla Joe and...

Remembering our seniors this holiday season

Volunteers welcomed at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center In the common area, you can find a Christmas Tree on display at Dells Nursing and Rehab. (Photo/submitted) Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern During Christmas time the Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center continues their...

Santa Claus: He does exist!

Tammy Chamley | Editor “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” This widely known response stems from an 1897 editorial written to an eight-year-old named Virginia O’Hanlon in The Sun, a New York City newspaper. One of the editors, Francis Pharcellus Church used the...

Haven welcomes new Director

Rachel Scholten began her role as the Director of Haven on October 1. (Photo/submitted) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Rachel Scholten is the new Director at Haven. She started this position October 1. The Director is tasked with all the administrative aspects of running...

“Cardinal Families” activities for St. Mary

Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Cardinal Families are a way for the whole school of St. Mary to interact. Cardinal Families meet a few times a year to watch movies, go on walks, play bingo, etc. Each time they meet it is a great way to have fun and spend time with...

Sideline Cheer back for Dell Rapids High School

Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern This year, Dell Rapids Public High School has come back with sideline cheer for both girls and boys basketball, along with wrestling. When asked what made sideline cheer come back this year, senior cheerleader Desi Hallem responded, “Mostly...

Leland Triebwasser

89 Dell Rapids, SD December 18, 2021 Leland Triebwasser, 89, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Avera Dells Area Hospital. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at The Reformed Church, Dell Rapids....