SCAN AND GO Scan the QR code for the times of the participating businesses in the Dell Rapids Christmas Crawl, which will be on Saturday, December 20. (Photo/Submitted) First annual Christmas Crawl is set Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Get ready to stroll...
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And the award goes to…
A YEAR FOR THE BOOKS Above: Coach Mitchell Roemen is pictured with the boys Cardinal cross country team. Roemen was recently announced as the 2025 Class B SDCCTFCA (South Dakota Cross Country Track and Field Coaches Association) Area Cross Country Coach of the Year....
Decorating for the holidays
COMING TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN The Ace community opens it up to their employees who want to help decorate trees at Sanford Children’s Hospital. This year, employees from Dell Rapids Ace, Brandon Ace, Harrisburg Ace and Lennox Ace helped decorate three trees on three...
Lions Celebrate the season
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES District Governor Christopherson presented chevrons to Dells Lions in recognition of membership milestones. Pictured (left to right) Christopherson, Dianne Williams (15 years), Christine Snyder (15 years) and Tom Ludens (40 years). Not pictured:...
Don’t Forget Your Letter to Santa!
Have you written your letter to Santa yet?? The magic of the season is here and County Fair Food Store Dell Rapids has a special mailbox that is waiting for your letter for Santa Claus. The mailbox is located at the front of the store, so be sure to stop in and drop...
Don’t forget about the snow!
LOOK FOR FIRE HYDRANTS Every second counts when an emergency hits and fire departments can use your help. Please clear snow from fire hydrants in your community to help in an emergency. (Photo/Salem Fire Department) CHECK THOSE VENTS Don’t forget to check your vents...
The power of school activities at DRHS
Quarrier Corner Mr. Eric Denning | DRHS Principal As principal of Dell Rapids High School, and as a lifelong coach and activities director, I see firsthand the incredible impact that participation in school activities has on students. At DRHS, we offer a wide range of...
Opportunity and affordability
Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG Update Unnecessary federal regulations drive up costs for consumers. I’ve been working to undo burdensome red tape and make life more affordable for American families. It’s estimated that American households pay an average of $16,016 per year in...
Kids can’t chase opportunity on an empty stomach
Rep. Kadyn Wittman | SD Democratic Party When state leaders talk about “supporting student success,” I listen. Every parent, teacher, and legislator wants the same thing: for South Dakota kids to learn, grow, and be prepared for the future. That’s why I appreciated...
South Dakota deserves straight talk about the budget
Dan Ahlers | South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Governor Larry Rhoden’s first budget address sounded simple enough: a conservative plan with clear goals. But a closer look reveals contradictions South Dakotans cannot ignore. Several claims do not hold...