Tammy Chamley | Editor Monday, July 27 the Dell Rapids School Board met to discuss the plans in place to return to the classroom for the 2020-2021 school year. “What we have spent the most time preparing for is level two, which is traditional learning with...
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Challenge accepted
Bailee Boeve accepted the challenge of mowing 50 yards for elderly, veterans and the disabled. (Photo/submitted) Local middle school girl accepts 50-yard challenge Tammy Chamley | Editor Bailee Boeve, Dell Rapids resident and Baltic sixth grader accepted a nationwide...
Making the world a better place, one pig at a time
Happy Pig Haven has 103 pigs on their farm. Happy Pig Haven helping pigs live their best life Tammy Chamley | Editor Just outside of Baltic, South Dakota you can find a farm dedicated to being a sanctuary for potbellied pigs of all shapes and sizes. Summer...
Tattered Runway opens up in Dell Rapids
Tattered Runway opened their doors in Dell Rapids offering another local shopping opportunity for the citizens of Dell Rapids and surrounding communities. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor Dell Rapids has welcomed another business to the community this...
Community prepares to celebrate Dell Rapids
The street dance is a popular event over Quarry Days weekend. (Photo/Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce) Quarry Days events scheduled for August Tammy Chamley | Editor When the coronavirus made its way to South Dakota, many towns and cities chose to cancel their town...
Happy Birthday America
Sawyer Geraets hit the fireworks stand early on Monday, June 29 to get ready for the holiday. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor With Independence Day upon us, fireworks and celebrations with friends and family are expected throughout the community and...
Mother’s Healing Garden – A place of remembrance
The Mother’s Healing Garden can be found on the north end of the cemetery in Dell Rapids. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor The Mothers’ Healing Garden located in the Dell Rapids Cemetery is a labor of love, grown from an inspiration that came to Carol Baum...
Faith, family and community help in virus experience
Eve Pickard was diagnosed with COVID-19 on May 15. Eve has since made a full recovery. During their quarantine, the Pickard family celebrated their son’s birthday through video chat while Eve was confined to her room. Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media “They kept on...
Sold to the highest bidder
Shade tents were in place to fight off the sun during the St. Mary School Auction on Sunday, June 7. (Photos/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor Heat and wind were not enough to stop the 47th Annual St. Mary School Auction that was held on Sunday, June 7. In...
No more Trent Pool?
The Trent Pool has been drained for safety reasons and insurance requirements. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor The Trent Pool is scheduled for auction in July of 2020 if a new board is not formed to take over. Unlike many area pools, the Trent Pool isn’t...