November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month The Anderson family, (left to right) Jaydn, Regan, Brian, Mylie and (front) Kenzie, have learned to work together with Mylie’s epilepsy. Mylie was diagnosed the summer after third grade. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...
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We are the Storm
Quarriers bring home the title with perfect season The Dell Rapids Quarrier football team brought home the 11A Championship after they faced off against the West Central Trojans at the DakotaDome in Vermillion on Friday, November 11. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem |...
Serving our country for 35 years
Thornell shares his military story Thornell at Camp Bucca Iraq in 2008. Thornell followed in his father’s footsteps who was also in the military as a U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Friday, November 11, is a day to honor and pay...
A hometown hero on and off the field
Lickteig receives Modern Woodmen Award Sara Stadem | Editor Arlen “Moe” Lickteig has had many titles over the years – Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Coach, and most recently, Hometown Hero.Recently, Moe was selected for the Hometown Hero (HH) Award from Modern Woodmen....
Construction underway
Progress being made at DRSM The construction has started that the Dell Rapids St Mary Catholic School to get started on their new school. The project should take approximately 18 months. (Photo/St Mary School) Sara Stadem | Editor “The secret of change is to focus all...
Benefit to bring support for Huebner and awareness
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Jaime Huebner is pictured with husband, Tom, and children; Tate (7) and Harper (3). Jaime was diagnosed with breast cancer in May. A benefit will be held for her on December 10 at Hefty Morton Center. (Photo/Submitted)...
A scare to remember
Makenzy LeBrun takes time to paint the faces of those that volunteer to help scare individuals that attend the Haunted Forest Walk. LeBrun puts this event on every year in memory of her sister, Madyson, who died in a car accident in 2015. (Photo/Adie Stadem) Adie...
Working together to keep communities safe
In addition to Dell Rapids Fire-Rescue, several other fire departments were called in for assistance with the fire at the Trent Elevator. DRFR Chief Diez expressed the importance of communities working together to assist neighboring fire departments to keep...
A stitch of kindness
Petrik’s sewing skills assist DRES Chase Jones | Staff Intern A local Dell Rapids woman, Sherry Petrik, used her sewing skills and free time during retirement to complete a generous project for the Dell Rapids Elementary School. Sherry was asked to help create chair...
Kings and Queens of HOCO 2022
CJ Smith and Ella Griffin were crowned St. Mary Homecoming King and Queen to kick off Homecoming week for the Cardinals. CJ is the son of Brian and Joni Smith. Ella is the daughter of Jason and Kinsey Griffin. Congratulations! (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Adam North and Liz...