First National Bank presented Dell Rapids Public School Superintendent Dr. Summer Schultz with a check at a recent home football game for the donations that had come in so far for their school. (Photo/Submitted) Ella Griffin | Staff Intern The First National Bank here...
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Sharing coffee and conversation with law enforcement
Community members were able to visit with Minnehaha County Deputies at the most recent Coffee with a Cop at LaDelle and Fourth Coffeehouse. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The second official Coffee with a Cop in Dell Rapids took to the tables of LaDelle and...
Teens on a trip for change
Students in TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) from Dell Rapids High School went on a field trip in Sioux Falls to LaQuinta Inn and Suites to learn how to pass on lessons to the younger peers in their school. (Photo/Submitted) Kiri Scott | Writer The Dell Rapids School...
Local medical businesses teach students about career paths
Representatives from medical businesses around the community visited the Dell Rapids Middle School 8th grade students to talk to them about possible career paths in the medical field. Representatives came from Avera Dells Area Hospital, Avera Medical Group Dell...
Schools show their appreciation for Veterans
The Dell Rapids Elementary School held their Veterans Day program on Friday afternoon. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Veterans Day is more than just a day when the United States Postal Service and banks are closed. It is a day to honor our veterans for their...
Serving our country for 35 years
Thornell shares his military story Thornell at Camp Bucca Iraq in 2008. Thornell followed in his father’s footsteps who was also in the military as a U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Friday, November 11, is a day to honor and pay...
State Avenue changing to one-way?
Request made to change for construction The exhibit provided to the City Council requesting to turn State Avenue into a one-way street from 8th Street to 9th Street during the construction of the new St Mary Catholic School. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As...
Friends of the Library looking to grow literacy
The Dell Rapids Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that was formed in the summer of 2022. The goal of the group is to fundraise to support the library and to increase literacy throughout the community. Pictured are volunteers (left to right) Keri...
Remembering to buckle up for safety
Sara Stadem | Editor As the holiday season is quickly approaching and time on the road increases to visit family and friends, we are reminded to stay safe with National Seat Belt Day which is November 14. National Seat Belt Day is a day recognized to encourage...
Supporting the community through donations
Kiri Scott | Writer The Dell Rapids Chamber held the annual Downtown Trick or Treat event on October 28, the Friday before Halloween, and asked families that were attending to help donate to the food pantry. The goal of the event was to help raise 1,000 pounds of food...