Addison Van’t Hof was crowned National American Miss South Dakota Teen. Addison will now head to Orlando, Florida, over Thanksgiving to represent the state of South Dakota as Miss SD Teen and compete nationally. (Photo/Submitted) COMPETING TO WIN Addison Van’t Hof is...
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Lights, Camera… No Seats! Theatre packed beyond capacity
Sara Stadem | Editor On Wednesday, July 9, the Dells Theatre experienced a full house for the first time in six years, filling every seat in the auditorium and even having to turn people away at the door.The crowd came for the 2 p.m. showing of Tom & Jerry, part...
Networking Mixer rescheduled
The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer has been rescheduled. Due to the Calcutta event at Rocky Run Golf Course, the event that was originally scheduled for Thursday, July 17, has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 24. The Networking Mixer will be held...
Lions install new 2025-26 club officers
Submitted by Sue Hovey The Dell Rapids Lions Club installed new officers at its July 3 meeting. Lion Zach Rogen (third from left) performed the installation ceremony for officers who will serve during the Lions’ fiscal year, July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026....
Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host brunch
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Strings of Love” Brunch on Tuesday, July 22, from 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Dell Rapids Reformed Church, at 1209 Thresher Dr., Dell Rapids, SD. Cost is $7 inclusive. The feature will be...
Summer Fun Continues at the Library
Craft Day did not disappoint at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library when they made wind spinners. Storytime was filled with books, dancing and a painting craft. They did not forget about the Adult Program, which is held on Wednesday nights and features stenciled...
DRHS Class of ’75 celebrates 50th reunion
Submitted by Cindy Bullerman The Dell Rapids High School (DRHS) Class of 1975 gathered for their 50th class reunion over Quarry Days. They enjoyed assembling a float and riding through the parade and later they met at the Legion Hall for an early supper and...
Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Tim Valentine | Quarry Rock Church Rend your heart and not your garments.Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.Joel 2:13 (NIV) I have the incredible privilege...
Blazing Bravery: A tribute to wildland firefighters
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING The Trent Fire Department currently has four firefighters who are wildland firefighters, including Shaun Crable, Tim Hubers, Peter Nebben and Sydney Nebben. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor National Wildland Firefighter Day is July 2 – a...
Lions busy during Quarry Days
VISION SCREENING The South Dakota Lions Foundation provides a van and computerized camera equipment used for the vision screening. The special camera must operate in dim light as it takes measurements on the surface of and inside the eyes. (Photo/Lions Club) Submitted...