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The details behind homeowners insurance

Sara Stadem | Editor There are so many decisions to make when it comes to purchasing a home which starts with choosing a mortgage company and realtor. Another piece when it comes to purchasing a home that should be at the forefront of someone’s mind is homeowners...

And the award goes to……

Norene Frederickson was named as the 2023 Citizen of the Year in Dell Rapids. Frederickson was nominated by Carolyn Drew for her love and support of the Dell Rapids community. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Frederickson named as first “Citizen of the Year” Sara Stadem | Editor A...

Safety improvements hit the streets of Dell Rapids

After the KLJ Pedestrian Study, the Policy and Procedure Committee suggested the intersection of 10th Street and Clark Avenue change from a two-way stop to a four-way stop sign. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Over the course of several months, the Dell...

Garbage-N-More under new ownership

Judd Sopoci is a father of two; Alex who will be a junior at Texas Tech University, and Andrew who will be a senior in high school this fall. Judd also has a yellow Labrador named Honey. He recently moved back to the area from Texas when he made the career change to...

Supporting recycling efforts

Sara Stadem | Editor The week of June 17 is National Waste and Recycling Workers Week which is a time to recognize those that are dedicated to keeping our communities clean. This week also includes the National Garbage Man Day which is on June 17.National Waste and...

Wolff joins Dells City Journal

Grace Wolff has joined the New Century Press team as an intern. Wolff is a Dell Rapids resident and will be a senior this fall at the Baltic High School. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor New Century Press welcomes Grace Wolff to our team as our Staff Intern for...

The Summer Reading Program is underway

Teen groups learn new techniques at their painting activity taught by Vicky Geraets. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern One way many Dell Rapids families and citizens start their summer is by participating in the summer reading program. This is an annual...

Member Spotlight

Chris Geraets has been volunteering his time with the Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue since 2000 and is a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Chris Geraets joined the Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue in 2000 and...

Member Spotlight

Being inspired by his dad, Dylan Bunkers joined the Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue in 2015. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Dylan Bunkers has been volunteering his time with the Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue since 2015. As to who...

Member Spotlight

Myles Peterson joined the Baltic Fire Department in November of 2021 and is looking forward to expanding his knowledge as he begins Firefighter 1 training. (Photo/Submitted) Baltic Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Myles Peterson began volunteering with the Baltic...