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...
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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...
SDHSAA schedule shake-up
Local football teams battle through non-traditional schedules On Friday, September 9 the Quarriers hosted 11B Hot Springs. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Chase Jones | Staff Intern The Dell Rapids High School football team was handed a very untraditional schedule this year....
Unseen 10:18 to raise funds with art show
Care for Cambodia is one of the several ministries that Unseen 10:18 supports. For more information and how to make a direct donation, check out The Unseen 10:18 on Facebook. (Photo/submitted) Chase Jones | Staff Intern A local non-profit organization called Unseen...
PINZ is BACK
Grand re-opening September 6 Casey McCoy (right) and Kaleb Grav (left) were busy preparing steaks during the soft opening on Saturday, August 27. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor After the sale of local eatery and bowling alley, PINZ LLC. is ready to...
First day back for Quarrier students
Dell Rapids Public School resumed classes for the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday, August 25. Elementary students had the opportunity to meet their teachers as well as see their classrooms on Wednesday evening. Elementary staff welcomed the Quarriers with a great...
Beauty & Grace
Ellie Ness crowned USA Ambassador Little Miss 2022 This year, Ellie Ness won the National Title of USA Ambassador Little Miss 2022. (Photo/submitted) Ella Griffin | Staff Intern Local St. Mary student Ellie Ness recently won USA Ambassador Little Miss 2022 and will...
First Day Back for St. Mary students
St. Mary kicked off their school year on Wednesday, August 10. This year, classes resumed earlier than normal due to the upcoming construction plans in the spring and summer of 2023. Graduation for the Class of 2023 will be held April 28, 2023. Several families stop...
Rolling into new adventures
PINZ under new ownership Tammy Chamley | Editor As one journey of owning the local bowling alley comes to a close for Jordan and Steph Schmidt, a new adventure begins for Dell Rapids citizen, Casey McCoy. PINZ is a main street favorite for bowling, food and fun for...