RIBBON CUTTING The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held its ribbon cutting for Sweet Scoops Ice Cream & Bakery on June 1. (Photo/Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce) ICE CREAM, BAKERY AND MORE Sweet Scoops Ice Cream & Bakery recently opened its doors in Dell...
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Back in stride: 2nd annual run for vets
RUNNING FOR A CAUSE The second annual Stars, Stripes & Strides for Veterans is back in Dell Rapids. Choose between a 5K and 10K with all proceeds going to the Disabled American Veterans. The event will take place on Friday, July 4, at 8 a.m. at Rickeman Field in...
New law enforcement camera system will add ‘force multiplier’ to sheriff’s dept. capabilities
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a short meeting on Tuesday, June 24, Captain Joe Bosman of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Department briefed commissioners on a new program to add a “force multiplier” to local law enforcement.That program,...
Get ready to ride
PROGRESS CONTINUES The Crooks Veteran’s Park continues progress as they work to finalize the park. The committee hopes to have everything finalized by October 1. (Photos/Submitted) ANOTHER ADDITION TO THE PARK Six granite slabs light up at the Crooks Veteran’s Park....
Expanded ‘Move Over’ law takes effect July 1 to increase roadside safety
PIERRE, S.D. – A newly updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect across South Dakota on July 1, expanding protections for authorized vehicles occupying the shoulder of the highway with amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. The goal is simple: keep more people safe on...
Proclamation honoring Carolyn Drew
Third annual Dell Rapids Citizen of the Year for her service to the community WHEREAS, Carolyn Drew has been nominated by Sandra Lamer and Virgil Klein for the 2025 Dell Rapids Citizen of the Year Award as someone who loves and serves the community through her...
Olivia Prasek of Dell Rapids named to spring Deans’ List at Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE -- Olivia Prasek of Dell Rapids has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year.Prasek, a senior majoring in biological sciences, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of...
Iowa Lakes Community College announces Spring 2025 Honors Lists
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa - Iowa Lakes Community College proudly recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of students named to the Spring 2025 Honors Lists. This semester, 141 students earned a place on the prestigious President’s List, while 242 students were...
Local students receive Trent Area Scholarships
Local high school seniors who received the Trent Area Scholarships for 2025 are:Presley Luze from Colman-Egan;Brandon Schmidt and Grady Lamer from Dell Rapids Public School;Maverick LeBrun, Megan Geraets, Brianna Griffin and Madison Reiff from Dell Rapids St. Mary...
Iowa State University announces spring 2025 Dean’s List
AMES, Iowa – More than 11,300 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00...