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Scholarships, fall fun, and safety tips

Sam Ellingson won the U12 division of the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament, taking home a check for $930. Pictured (left to right) are Becky Heathcote (Zander’s mom), Sam Ellingson, and Mark Heathcote (Zander’s dad). (Photo/Submitted) Lincoln Heil took the...

Dell Rapids Ace to hold 8th Annual Ladies Night

The 8th Annual Ladies Night will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, November 13 and 14, from 6-8 p.m, hosted by Thelma and Kim. There are limited spots so be sure to RSVP today! (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Attention ladies! The weather is changing, and the...

STC Foundation increases comprehensive campaign goal

Board amends campaign NEXT goal to $30 million SIOUX FALLS, SD - Southeast Technical College and its Foundation has increased the goal of the college’s comprehensive campaign - Campaign NEXT - from $25 million to $30 million. The decision was approved by President...

Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection host “Sip, Sip, Hooray!”

Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Sip, Sip, Hooray!” Brunch Tuesday, November 12, 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Dell Rapids Reformed Church, 1209 Thresher Dr, Dell Rapids, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. The feature will be...

Rounds seeking spring 2025 internship applications

Applications due by November 15 PIERRE – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the spring 2025 semester. Positions are available in his Washington, D.C. office and his state offices in...

Highway Patrol announces November sobriety checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of November. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Bennett, Brule, Codington, Davison, Hanson, Jones, Lake,...

Pastor’s Corner

Pastor Tim Valentine | Quarry Rock Church Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Happy November! This month has all of my favorite things, fall colors, cool weather,...

Quarrier Corner

Mrs. Lindsey Peters | Elementary School Counselor Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23rd-Oct. 31st) is the oldest, largest, and most effective youth drug prevention campaign in the country. Throughout the week of Oct. 21st-Oct. 25th, Dell Rapids Elementary will be discussing and...

Vote NO on RL 21

Letter to the Editor If you are reading this and have no idea what Referred Law 21 is, I will give you a quick lesson. It started as Senate Bill 201 which was passed by the legislature to help pave the way for Summit Carbon Solutions to build a carbon dioxide pipeline...