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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...

Remembering Zander one pin at a time

Becky (left) and Mark (right) Heathcote embrace Casey McCoy (center), owner of PINZ, after the fundraiser that was held in honor of Zander. Despite never meeting Zander, Casey was honored to be part of it all. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor It has been eight...

Rosenbauer kick starts apprenticeship program

Left to Right: State Director John Bolger, Bill Palmer, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, Ryan Doorn, Secretary Marcia Hultman, Mason Sullivan Sara Stadem | Editor Rosenbauer South Dakota (RSD), LLC in Lyons is entering their 2023 year by embarking on a new journey as they work...

Seeing clearly now thanks to sunglasses

After stopping by the Lions Club van during Quarry Days, Garrison was referred to Dr. Anderson at Eye-Site. Since then, Garrison has been getting regular checkups and can see clearly with his glasses now. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Nick and Paige...

Hitting the mats for 50 years

Coach Craig Jorgensen (left) has been the head coach for the Quarrier wrestling team for the past 29 years and has seen the program through many changes and successes. Coach Jesse Docken (right) is the assistant coach along with the head coach for the girls wrestling...

Once in a lifetime opportunities for Roemen

Josh and his wife, Madison, moved to Texas after he graduated from Mount Marty University in order for him to continue his education. Josh’s dream would be to end up working with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. (Photo/Submitted) School leads to internship with TCU &...

Honoring our nation through The Pledge

(Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”Most recognize The Pledge of the Allegiance which is...

Snow days bring out a time of giving

Sara Stadem | Editor To say last week was a bumpy week could be considered an understatement – snow days for school, cancelled activities for athletes, digging your way out for work. For some, it might have been a more stressful week than normal; trying to figure out...