Gabriella Geraets has overcome many challenges already at the young age of three. Gabriella is learning to do many things while half of her body doesn't want to work, learning to be mobile when her knees and legs don't want to cooperate as well as learning to use a...
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Sailor of the year
Tammy Chamley | Editor Dell Rapids resident, Hospital Corpsman First Class Kara Merkwan, was recently announced as the 2020 Sailor of the Year for EMF Jacksonville Reserve Component. Originally from Chicopee, Massachusetts, Merkwan enlisted in the Navy in Jaunary...
Four-year-old Saige Grav continues to fight in Denver
The Grav family reunited after 30 days apart. Brecken and Sawyer were flown out to Denver to get to visit Mom, Dad and Saige. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor Saige Grav, daughter of Brodie and Brianna Grav, was born with Tracheoesophageal Fistula and...
Breaking the silence of dyslexia
Tara Boechler was present in Pierre earlier this year when Governor Kristi Noem signed SD HB1175 to define dyslexia in South Dakota for the purpose of special education and related services. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor Richard Branson, Albert Einstein,...
Life after Pierre
The Daugaards enjoy their first year of retirement Tammy Chamley | Editor Former Governor Dennis Daugaard and Former First Lady Linda Daugaard have returned back home after eight years as South Dakota’s First Couple. Daugaard served as South Dakota’s 32nd...
New year-new look
Dell Rapids Public School remodel nears completion Tammy Chamley | Editor When school was put on hold this spring due to Covid, the construction plans for Dell Rapids Middle School and High School were able to get a jump start on the remodel scheduled for the summer...
Run for a cause
There will be a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a 1-mile family fun run available at this year’s event. Fun for the entire family! (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor On Saturday, September 18, Dell Rapids streets will have runners of all ages making strides for...
City Bus Available for Transportation
City Administrator Justin Weiland and City Finance Officer Claire Baartman have been working closely with BATA to make the transition of the City Bus as smooth as possible. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Dell Rapids Transit under new management October 1 Tammy Chamley | Editor...
Langer steps away from politics
Tammy Chamley | Editor Kris Langer is a member of the South Dakota Senate representing District 25. Previously, Senator Langer was appointed by Governor Dennis Daugaard to the South Dakota House of Representatives after Jon Hansen resigned in 2013. In...
Ready or not, here we come
Senior Max Herber holds onto hope for one last basketball season at St. Mary before graduation. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor St. Mary Catholic School has issued their return to learn plan for the 2020-2021 school year. St. Mary is starting the...