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Fresh start: DRSD implements new cell phone policy for the new semester

Sara Stadem | Editor As students and staff of the Dell Rapids School District return to school in 2025, they will begin the second semester with a new Cell Phone Policy, aimed at creating a positive impact on the Quarrier students’ daily school experience.According to...

Dells Lions receive recognition

Dell Rapids Lions Club members received recognition for their milestone anniversaries on December 5. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Sue Hovey Dell Rapids Lions Club members met December 5th at the local Senior Citizen Center. Before conducting regular club business,...

Fersdahl secures back-to-back Coach of the Year award

Head Coach Erica Fersdah received the Class A Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year. (Photo/Submitted) Success continues for Quarrier volleyball Sara Stadem | Editor Head Coach Erica Fersdahl made history by leading the Dell Rapids Lady Q’s to their...

Randall named Class A Miss Volleyball

Quarrier senior Sophi Randall was recently named Class A Miss Volleyball at the Miss Volleyball banquet at Harrisburg High School. Randall will continue her volleyball career next fall at the University of Illinois. (Photo/Submitted) Success continues for Quarrier...

Making history at DRHS

The 1985 Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team was the first Dell Rapids volleyball team to make it to the South Dakota State A Volleyball Tournament. Pictured back row (left to right) is Robin Zingmark, Angie Nelson (53), Michelle Baumberger (35), Shawn Stadem (21),...

And the Dell Rapids “Scrooge” is….

The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce provided tally updates throughout the “Scrooge” contest. The donations from the “Scrooge” contest went to The Storehouse and Daily Bread Food Pantry. The winner of the 2024 “Scrooge” went to Marcy Stykel, owner of Pizza Ranch....

Coach Peter Awarded Assistant Coach of the Year

Dell Rapids Lady Quarrier Volleyball Assistant Coach Chloe Peter (left) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association Class A Assistant Coach of the Year. Head Coach Erica Fersdahl (right) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association...

Mayor TenHaken shares message of kindness & power to build others up

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken visited the Dell Rapids Public School relaying a message of kindness and the power to build people up. (Photo/Submitted) Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shared his message with students in grades 8-12 in Dell Rapids about the...

Food giveaway at Daily Bread moves to Mondays

Sara Stadem | Editor The food giveaway is making a move! The Daily Bread Food Pantry will be heading into 2025 with some changes with its food giveaway moving from Monday nights to every Saturday morning.The Daily Bread Food Pantry, which takes place at Quarry Rock...