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A hometown hero on and off the field

Lickteig receives Modern Woodmen Award Sara Stadem | Editor Arlen “Moe” Lickteig has had many titles over the years – Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Coach, and most recently, Hometown Hero.Recently, Moe was selected for the Hometown Hero (HH) Award from Modern Woodmen....

Marching to a first place finish

Pictured is the 2022 Dell Rapids Quarrier Marching Band decked out for their performance. This year the band marched to Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Bad. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As the Dell Rapids Quarriers marching band marched the streets to the end...

Fall Festival time at LCDR

Sara Stadem | Editor Fall is here and so is the Fall Festival at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids (LCDR). Sunday, November 6, from 12-3pm, the LCDR will be hosting their Fall Festival at 701 N. Orleans Avenue.Parish and community members can join the festivities...

Construction underway

Progress being made at DRSM The construction has started that the Dell Rapids St Mary Catholic School to get started on their new school. The project should take approximately 18 months. (Photo/St Mary School) Sara Stadem | Editor “The secret of change is to focus all...

RCC – Another stop for Halloween night

Sara Stadem | Editor While taking your children door to door, trick-or-treating on Monday, there is another stop that family and community members can make along the way. River Community Church (RCC) will be holding a Reformation Night on October 31 from 5-9pm.Student...

Dells Theater brings new lights to downtown

The Dells Theater got a face lift with their marquee which was completed in October. (Photo/Submitted) Ella Griffin | Staff Intern The Dells Theater got a new marquee to show off at the building. The project of the new marquee started in early June with a fundraising...

Thanking those who care for us

Sara Stadem | Editor Many times, a Pastor puts their own well-being on hold to help others, their personal time is an afterthought as their church and community comes first. However, the last week of October is National Pastoral Care Week, providing an opportunity for...

Children learn fire safety

Chase Jones | Staff Intern 2022 marks the 100th year of teaching fire safety and prevention in America. To honor this tradition, Dell Rapids Elementary School had its annual Fire Prevention Week. This is a week where children are taught important information and...

Benefit to bring support for Huebner and awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Jaime Huebner is pictured with husband, Tom, and children; Tate (7) and Harper (3). Jaime was diagnosed with breast cancer in May. A benefit will be held for her on December 10 at Hefty Morton Center. (Photo/Submitted)...

Celebrating veterans through music

The Grand Opera House to host drama concert Home Sweet Home is a drama concert that was written by Black Hills native, Charles Farrugia. Throughout the play, Farrugia sings songs of the Civil War exploring the heart during those tragic years. Alongside of Farrugia...