Sara Stadem | Editor Starting in 2025, Dell Rapids residents will notice a change in their water and sewer bills. At a recent City Council meeting, the Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 940, which includes a 5% increase in the water and wastewater...
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CFFL Coach Tackles Cancer
Ryan’s advice to anyone going through a similar situation with a cancer journey is to find a good support system that can help you and your family walk you through the journey. (Photo/Submitted) Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured with his wife, Megan, and their five...
The Local sets to expand while The Shoppe closes its doors
Patrons were able to have an evening out at The Local with creating custom necklaces led by Clay Creations. (Photos/Submitted) The Local offers a variety of events with the next one being a make-and-take Holiday Centerpiece. The event will be on Thursday, December 19,...
As she leaves office, Bender thinks it’s OK to disagree; still, people need to be respectful
At the end of the year, Minnehaha County Commissioner Jean Bender, who did not run for re-election, will be stepping down from the position she has held for the past 10 years. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent “Remember, you are there to...
Who will be the 2024 Scrooge??
Chamber hosts food drive with a twist Sara Stadem | Editor It’s the season of giving, and the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a food drive to do just that. The organized food drive is for The Storehouse and Daily Bread Food Pantry during the holiday...
Building confidence & self-defense, one class at a time
June Huntimer has taught Taekwando and self-defense classes for over 40 years. (Photo/Submitted) June Huntimer began practicing Taekwondo at the age of 16 years old when women were not welcome in Taekwondo. The adversity birthed her lifelong motto to never give up....
Your Voice Matters
Submitted by Jason Uphoff Dear Quarrier Parents, Community Members, and Alumni,As part of our commitment to continuous school improvement, the Dell Rapids School Board is embarking on a strategic planning process to guide the future of our schools. This process begins...
Making School History: State Volleyball Champions!
The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team made school history by becoming the first team to capture the State A Volleyball title. The 2024 South Dakota State A Tournament was held in Sioux Falls from November 21-23. Stay tuned to next week’s issue for a special...
“A Griswold Family Christmas” is coming to Dells
One of the many events taking place during the Christmas in the Dells is a free showing of “Polar Express” at the Dells Theatre. The movie will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, and is sponsored by Schwebach Realty & Insurance. (Photo/Submitted) Scan the...
Jorgensen honored as 11A Assistant Coach of the Year
Dell Rapids Quarrier Assistant Coach Craig Jorgensen was announced as the SDFBCA 11A Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Jorgensen has been coaching football for 36 years with 32 of those years as a Dell Rapids Quarrier. Sara Stadem | Editor “It’s really simple. For...