PRESERVING CHARACTER The Downtown Dell Rapids Façade Improvement Program, launched by the Dell Rapids Economic Development Corporation in 2023, helps businesses enhance exteriors to preserve the historic character of downtown, focusing on 4th Street from Clark Avenue...
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From history to the classroom
Why MLK day matters Phoebe Vargas | Staff Intern “I have a dream…” – the beginning of a quote that brought inspiration, hope, vision for equality and momentum for legal change. Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and why...
Hoops for Hope: Midwest Miracles Classic inspires and supports kids
HENRY TAKES CENTER COURT The Shermans presented a $5,000 check to the family of 10-year-old Henry Olinger at the Midwest Miracles Classic on January 3. Henry is a Dell Rapids resident who attends St. Mary’s Catholic Schools. (Photo/Midwest Miracles Foundation) Dells...
Library Board seeks to fill vacancy
Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Do you have a passion for the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library or a desire to make a positive impact in the community? Here is an opportunity for you! The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees is looking to...
The Storehouse benefits from Lions Club projects
ASSEMBLING MEALS The Dell Rapids Lions Club assembled 30 meals-in-a-bag for The Storehouse at their January 8 meeting. (Photo/Submitted) GO MEAT! The Dell Rapids Lions Club had the Go Meat raffle at Norby’s Bar & Grill on Friday, January 2, with all proceeds being...
Dells FFA members receive FFA jackets
Submitted by Ally Johnson The South Dakota FFA Foundation recognizes the importance of official dress and works to aid members and chapters in having jackets to positively represent the SD FFA and their chapters. The FFA jacket is the team’s “uniform,” to be worn at...
A new legislative session and what it means for Dell Rapids Schools
Quarrier Corner Dr. Donavan G. DeBoer | DRPS Superintendent The 2026 South Dakota legislative session is now underway, and with it comes an important opportunity for the Dell Rapids community to stay informed and engaged on issues impacting public education. Dell...
Take in a dinner and show
SCAN AND REGISTER Ready to take in a dinner and a show? Scan the QR code and register for the dinner before taking in the Baltic High School One Act performance of “Tested.” Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Come one, come all! The community is invited to a...
How Do You Entertain an Angel?
KidsTalkAboutGod.org Carey Kinsolving and friends “Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6. I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally getting the respect they deserve. Alex, you were probably...
Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Randall J. Questad | Baltic and East Nidaros Lutheran Parish “Some fell on good soil, and when it grew, it produced a hundredfold. As Jesus said this, he called out, “Let anyone with ears to hear listen!” These are the words that Jesus spoke as he finished...