Jaydn Anderson, a 2023 graduate of Dell Rapids High School, was asked to photograph Grey Zabel’s draft night for the 2025 NFL Draft. (Photo/Submitted) Anderson captured the moment Pierre native Grey Zabel received the call informing him that he had been drafted by the...
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Congrats, Valedictorians and Salutatorians, for Class of 2025!
Ava TiahrtBHS Valedictorian Claire BergBHS Salutatorian Elly (Eliot) OlsonDRHS Valedictorian Dawson HohnDRHS Salutatorian Olivia GillDRHS Salutatorian Quinn BeckerDRHS Salutatorian Megan GeraetsDRSM Valedictorian Rebecca HeinemannDRSM Salutatorian Ava TiahrtBHS...
Dell Rapids City Council
The new members of the Dell Rapids City Council took their oath at the most recent meeting on Monday, May 5. Pictured are the City Council members for the Dell Rapids City back row (left to right) Chad Ronshaugen, Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Denise Cavigielli and Fran...
Latest briefing on wheel tax paves way for increase before 2026
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent IOUX FALLS – This week, on Tuesday, May 6, Minnehaha County Commissioners again heard about a possible wheel tax increase from Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras.During his presentation, Maras gave more exact figures on the...
The Dells City Journal welcomes Vargas
As of the beginning of April, Phoebe Vargas has joined The Dells City Journal. Vargas is finishing her freshman year at St. Mary’s Catholic School. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dells City Journal welcomes its new intern, Phoebe Vargas. Joining The...
Welcoming new members
During the regular city council meeting on Monday, the new members took their Oath of Office along with the Council giving recognition to the past council members and Mayor for the time and dedication to the City. (Photos/Tammy Chamley) Former Mayor Tom Earley passes...
Anniversary
Join Jim and Shirley Wolles as they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Open House: May 18, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at St. Mary Hall, Dell Rapids. No gifts, please.
Dells Lions award scholarship to Ian Zellmer
Submitted by Sue Hovey The 2025 Dell Rapids Lions Scholarship was presented to Ian Zellmer by Lion Barb Littel at the May 5th DRHS awards night event.Zellmer has been active in many things, including Scouts and his church. He wrote, “My experiences taught me that real...
Make a splash this summer with South Dakota State Parks
Submitted by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Make a splash this summer with events happening in parks across South Dakota. With 2025 focused on water fun, there’s no shortage of things to do -- especially during Open House Weekend, May 16–18. Park entrance is...
Reliabank Insurance Agency acquired by First MainStreet Insurance
(Watertown, SD) – Big Sioux Financial, the holding company for Reliabank, is excited to announce the sale of Reliabank Insurance Agency to First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.FMSI was founded in 2017 to help insurance agencies like...