Sara Stadem | Editor You are strong. You are brave. You are unique. You are Deanna. As the weather warms up and the snow finally works on melting, family and friends are gearing up for the Deanna Dumdei Poker Run and Dart Tournament. Mark your calendars for Saturday,...
Features
Committee created to recall Baltic Mayor
The Baltic School District has started dirt work for their new school project, which has been a topic of discussion according to the South Dakota for Transparent Government. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor This week the city of Baltic went on the defense...
Baltic Fire Department looks to expand
Sara Stadem | Editor When a community like Baltic continues to progress with new homes along with building a new school, it means more community members move to town. As a community like Baltic develops, there are other areas of the community that will also see the...
St Mary Catholic School Carnival and auction celebrates 50 years!
Sara Stadem | Editor The St Mary Catholic School Carnival and Auction has arrived for another year with this year being the 50th Carnival and Auction!The St Mary Cardinal High School Principal, Mr. Casey Michel, explained the St Mary Catholic School (SMCS) holds their...
The Dells City Journal heads to classrooms for Newspaper in Education Week
Students in Mrs. Ochsner’s 4th grade class at the Baltic Elementary searched for articles and photos in the paper of family and friends that they knew. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The first full week in March is a week designed to inspire educators to...
A new chapter begins
Sittig retires from BSD Sara Stadem | Editor After 44 years of helping students and staff, whether that was through teaching, coaching, or leading the Baltic School District (BSD), Superintendent Bob Sittig has decided to retire as of June 30, 2023, and start the next...
Marching to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
This is Landon Hohn’s first year as part of the Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band at SDSU. Hohn plays the alto saxophone. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As some students wrapped up their high school education and headed to college to continue their sports...
State Bound
The Dell Rapids Quarriers had four wrestlers advance to the 2023 South Dakota State A Wrestling tournament. Pictured (left to right) is Quinn Carr, Bailey Credeur, Hannah Jensen, and Rylee Halverson. The State Wrestling tournament took place from Thursday, February...
DRPS One-Act wraps up their season at State
Pictured is Marie Moore during their performance at State One-Act Play Festival. (Photo/South Dakota Public Broadcasting) Sara Stadem | Editor Ms. Sydney Widman has her first year under her belt as the One-Act Director for the Dell Rapids Quarriers, with her team...
Sharing wrestling growth & success with celebration
Community members and wrestling alumni took time to look at photos, trophies, and stats books while reminiscing about the Dell Rapids wrestling program and their stories throughout their years. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The Quarrier wrestlers took the...