The Quarriers of Dell Rapids will head to Sioux Falls March 18-20 to compete in the State A Tournament with a SoDak 16 win over Rapid City Christian on Tuesday, March 9. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Tammy Chamley | Editor For the first time in history, Dell Rapids and Dell...
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State Champion
Jacob Vogel celebrates his victory on Saturday, February 27 with Head Coach Craig Jorgensen. Coach Jorgensen was also named Region Coach of the Year. (Photos/Lacey Tebay) Vogel earns 132-pound state title Tammy Chamley | Editor 13 years of blood, sweat and tears...
Plant a tree for some extra green in your pocket
Several trees have been removed in the city of Dell Rapids due to Emarald Ash Borer concerns and street construction. (Photo/MacKenzie Apland) Tammy Chamley | Editor Due to the high risk of Emerald Ash Borer and street construction, numerous trees have been removed...
Cold snap shakes the country
Dean Klein out feeding the cattle on Wednesday, February 17. This was the first morning above zero for several days. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor With temperatures and wind chills reaching record lows in several areas, businesses and communities across...
Secret to marriage bliss 50 years later
Tammy Chamley | Editor Every fairytale ends with ‘and they lived happily ever after…’ But, what keeps a marriage strong from the wedding day to the 50 year anniversary? Communication. Whitey and Sue Klein celebrated their 50-year wedding anniversary in November or...
Vogel ranked #1 in 132-pound class
Tammy Chamley | Editor Senior Jacob Vogel is going in to the final month of his high school wrestling career as the top wrestler in South Dakota for the 132-pound weight division. Vogel has been wrestling for 13 years. “I came home from kindergarten with a flyer about...
Lights, camera, roll film
Tammy Chamley | Editor The Dells Theatre has been a landmark for Dell Rapids as well as a destination for area movie goers. The historic theatre not only brings the ‘back in my day’ theatre setting with affordable admission and delicious treats, but also includes...
Hey batter, batter!
Youth baseball and softball back on for 2021 MacKenzie Apland | Staff Intern Last summer the Dell Rapids Youth Baseball and Softball leagues were canceled due to the unknowns of the coronavirus. Both youth baseball and softball registration are currently open...
Cardinals homecoming
The St. Mary Cardinals kicked off their long-awaited Homecoming week with Coronation on Sunday, January 10. Thomas Eining and Macie Brown were crowned this year’s King and Queen. Check back next week with a full recap of the week’s events in the Dells City Journal!...
Battle of the Buns
Tammy Chamley | Editor The 2nd Annual Battle of the Buns contest has returned to Dell Rapids for January 2021. All four businesses from last year’s battle are back and ready to compete with new menu items. PINZ, County Fair, Papa’s Pub & Eatery and...