Features

To ban or not to ban that is the question

This stack of books is just a small sample of books that have been banned or challenged in the United States. Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library employee Kinsey Griffin (left) and Director Brittany Moeller (right) #StandWithTheBanned and believe in everyone’s First...

Lions celebrate 80 years of service

Former South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard (left) and Lion Marlowe Hovey discussed the importance of service to your local communities. (Photo/Submitted) Local Lions enjoyed the celebration, including (from lower left) Ruth and Wayne Coffaa, Allen Brown (standing),...

From Welfare to CEO, Keys to speak in Colton

Korena Keys, CEO of Sioux Falls’ KeyMedia Solutions, will speak about her autobiographical book, From Welfare to CEO, at Faith Community Church in Colton. The event is scheduled for November 2 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and the registration deadline for the event is October...

Telling our stories

Celebrating National Newspaper Week Sara Stadem | Editor Often, individuals and businesses focus on promoting others and helping them succeed. However, they frequently struggle to productively promote themselves or share their own stories about their work.This week,...

Celebrating community: The dedication of City Hall

The Dell Rapids City Hall had their dedication ceremony on Friday, September 27, which included a ribbon cutting ceremony. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Dell Rapids celebrated its new chapter with the Dedication of the Dell Rapids City Hall...

Meet the County Commission Candidates

Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent In this year’s general election, county voters are being asked to choose among three people to fill two seats on the Minnehaha County Commission.Incumbent Dean Karsky (Republican) is facing two challengers, Anny Libengood...

Bowling for Zander brings fall festival

Mark and Becky Heathcote, parents of Zander, continue the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament as a way to keep Zander’s memory alive, a way to pay tribute to his love for the sport of bowling and his sportsmanship and to give money back to area bowlers....

Dancing to a new location

Matt Buekelman, owner of Rapid Fitness, announced the next part of its expansion with the Hip Hop Shop moving into its expanded location. Magen Richael (pictured left), has owned the Hip Hop Shop since 2015. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Matt Beukelman, owner...

LCDR hosting HELP group

Sara Stadem | Editor Life can be challenging. It can be full of struggles, emotionally and mentally. How someone handles those struggles can make all the difference. The Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids wants to HELP with that.The HELP support group will provide...

And the Sponsor of the Year goes to….

Becky Heathcote (right) presented Marcy Stykel with the Sponsor of the Year award at the Sioux Falls Regional USBC banquet. Pizza Ranch of Dell Rapids received the award for their part in the success of the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament. (Photo/Submitted)...