Month: January 2022

Girls hitting the mat in Dell Rapids

Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern This year, the Dell Rapids wrestling team has welcomed girls to their squad. This is the first year Dells has ever had girl wrestlers. When attending wrestling matches all the rules that apply to the guys also apply to the girls. All of the...

St. Mary begins shuffle of classrooms

Mrs. Voelker and the 6th graders have transitioned to the high school building. This is the first of many moves to happen over the next couple of months as St. Mary continues to move forward with building the future of St. Mary. (Photo/St. Mary School) Addy Gilbert |...

School Board election to be held

Tammy Chamley | Editor Dell Rapids School Board will have three seats up for in the upcoming election. The current seats that will be on the ballot include Matthew Weiland (3-year term), Lee Bollock (3-year term) and Paula Harvey (2-year term). Circulation of...

Experience in the working field

Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Work experience is a class offered at St Mary and Dell Rapids Public School. It is offered to juniors and seniors. Students can pick a place to job shadow or work at, without getting paid. They go to their “job” when they have their work...

Famous in a small town Carolyn Drew

Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Carolyn Drew was born and raised in Dell Rapids. Carolyn’s parents, John and Caroline Schwebach, were farmers. Carolyn graduated high school from Dell Rapids St. Mary in 1964, the 50th graduating class. After high school, Carolyn attended...

Schedule change for City Council

Tammy Chamley | Editor The Dell Rapids City Council will have two changes to their traditional schedule with upcoming meetings. Typically, meetings are held the first and third Monday of every month at 7:30pm. This upcoming week, the Dell Rapids City Council will meet...

Ronnie Lee Nelson

78 Baltic, SD January 3, 2022 Ronnie “Ron” Lee Nelson, 78, passed away January 3, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center. Ron grew up in Baltic, SD and graduated from Baltic High School. Ron was united in marriage with Dianne Nelson on March 23rd, 1963 in Sioux Falls, SD.  He...

Quarrier Wrestling beat by Madison

Jameson Rave wrestled in Madison on Tuesday, January 11. (Photo/Zoey Hilmoe) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team was defeated by the Madison Bulldogs in Madison on Tuesday, January 11th.  Madison won by a score of 60-22. John...

Cardinal Boys rally falls short against Elkton-Lake Benton

6’3” junior Gabriel Lindeman prepares to spin into the paint around Elks senior Isaac Jaacks. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys rally in the fourth quarter came up short as the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks defeated...

Quarrier Boys score big win over Sioux Falls Christian

Landon Ruesink soars past two Canton defenders on Thursday, January 6. The Quarriers defeated the Hawks 69-66. Ruesink had 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals against Canton. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids...