Randy Gross | 25th District Representative Wednesday, January 31 was the last day for individual bill introduction. February 21 is crossover day meaning any bill not passed in its house of origin (House or Senate) by that date will not move on for consideration. The...
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Quarrier Corner
Mrs. Linda Merkwan | DRES Principal March 7th and 8th, the Dell Rapids School District hosts its annual kindergarten round-up at the elementary school. We look forward to this event as we get to see and meet the new students and families who will officially become...
Week 4 of Legislative Session
By Senator Tom Pischke The 4th week of the 2024 Legislative Session completed on February 2nd. At this point, every piece of legislation has now been introduced and has a number. We ended up with 258 bills introduced in the House and 220 bills in the Senate. In South...
Letter to the editor
“No eminent domain for private gain” is a message that over 80% of SD residents and landowners support. Landowners and farmers with farming backgrounds and pedigrees second to none are fighting to protect their constitutional rights. They are fighting back against a...
And that’s a wrap!
The Dell Rapids One-Act team performed at the Region 3A Meet in Madison on January 24 with eight students receiving the Outstanding Actors Award. (Photo/Submitted) Dell Rapids St. Mary’s One-Act team competed in their Region 3B Meet which was held in Madison on...
A smile is worth a thousand words
A look at National Children’s Dental Health Month Sara Stadem | Editor Some say a smile is worth a thousand words…. however, it’s important to take care of that smile and to start at a young age. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a month that brings...
DRSD adds communication through app
To locate the app, search Dell Rapids Quarriers in your App Store on your phone. The app is available to any phone user. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids School District rolled out a new feature that community members can use to stay informed...
It’s spa time
Sara Stadem | Editor Do you enjoy a spa day but not the cost of one? Well, you are in luck! The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library is offering for adults a Make & Take Spa Kit with two sessions open.The events take place Wednesday, February 7, with times from...
POET and Summit Carbon Solutions announce carbon capture partnership
Partnership will incorporate 17 POET plants, capture 4.7 million metric tons of CO2 AMES AND SIOUX FALLS — In a major step forward for the future of agriculture and biofuels, POET and Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) announced a groundbreaking partnership connecting...
Enjoying story time
Throughout the months of December and January, the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library had Snow Stories Storytime every Monday and Tuesday. Children, parents, and librarians cuddled up winter tales, songs, and crafts throughout their Snow Stories Storytime. Spring...