Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Dazzling blue and red fireworks light up the dark night while another screams as it shimmers across the evening sky. Ohhs and aahhhs follow, as people stand aghast in and wonder of the beautiful fireworks celebrating our nation’s...
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Merkwan returns to DRPS as Principal
Sara Stadem | Editor As students head to school this fall they will be welcomed by a new face at the Dell Rapids Elementary School with Mrs. Linda Merkwan as the new Elementary Principal with the Dell Rapids School District. Merkwan joins the Dell Rapids School...
Judge rules on Baltic Mayor recall election
Sara Stadem | Editor Baltic Mayor Deborah McIsaac had filed a motion to challenge the Petition for Recall in the Municipality of Baltic. The motion stated, “McIsaac requests a declaratory judgement under SDCL 15-6-57 that the Petition is legally insufficient under...
Jack Henry to be a Jackrabbit
Quarrier Jack Henry has committed to South Dakota State University to continue his football and academic career for the fall of 2024. Henry will be a senior this fall at the Dell Rapids High School. (Photo/Submitted) Adie Stadem | Staff Intern Quarrier Jack Henry has...
PTSD and those it affects
Sara Stadem | Editor Stress can be inevitable when it comes to life. Maybe it’s worrying about what could go wrong or trying to find a solution for things that have happened. Maybe it is the loss of a loved one, stress from losing a job, or career change. Dealing with...
Dell Rapids FFA members help serve lunch to the drivers ed students
FFA members stand for a group picture after serving a meal to the students. Left to right is Brynlee Kriens, Sawyer Geraets, and Reece Kitto. Not pictured is Megan Geraets and Orran O’Meara. (Photo/Amanda Kriens) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern In the beginning weeks of...
Baltic student attends the Annual Dakota News Now Media Camp
Alexander Langner attended the Dakota News Now Media Camp which was a five-day camp. He is pictured presenting his sports segment that he prepared throughout the week. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern On June 5, the annual media camp hosted by Dakota News...
Taking the steps for homeownership
Sara Stadem | Editor June is National Homeownership Month which is a month geared around promoting homeownership and the benefits that come with it. It also recognizes the organizations that help individuals and families achieve that dream of being a homeowner.The...
Getting started to owning a home
Sara Stadem | Editor “Getting pre-qualified is a key step to starting a home search. It’s an important resource for you and your REALTOR,” explained Michelle D. Bunkers, Dell Rapids Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President at The First National Bank in Sioux...
Local ACE can assist homeowners
Sara Stadem | Editor When becoming a homeowner, whether you purchase or build, there may be projects around your new home that you want to complete. From painting to home and garden, Dell Rapids ACE can help with your project needs.If you are a DIY newbie or a...