Submitted by Sue Hovey The Dell Rapids Lions Club installed new officers at its July 3 meeting. Lion Zach Rogen (third from left) performed the installation ceremony for officers who will serve during the Lions’ fiscal year, July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026....
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Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host brunch
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Strings of Love” Brunch on Tuesday, July 22, from 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Dell Rapids Reformed Church, at 1209 Thresher Dr., Dell Rapids, SD. Cost is $7 inclusive. The feature will be...
Summer Fun Continues at the Library
Craft Day did not disappoint at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library when they made wind spinners. Storytime was filled with books, dancing and a painting craft. They did not forget about the Adult Program, which is held on Wednesday nights and features stenciled...
DRHS Class of ’75 celebrates 50th reunion
Submitted by Cindy Bullerman The Dell Rapids High School (DRHS) Class of 1975 gathered for their 50th class reunion over Quarry Days. They enjoyed assembling a float and riding through the parade and later they met at the Legion Hall for an early supper and...
Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Tim Valentine | Quarry Rock Church Rend your heart and not your garments.Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.Joel 2:13 (NIV) I have the incredible privilege...
Blazing Bravery: A tribute to wildland firefighters
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING The Trent Fire Department currently has four firefighters who are wildland firefighters, including Shaun Crable, Tim Hubers, Peter Nebben and Sydney Nebben. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor National Wildland Firefighter Day is July 2 – a...
Lions busy during Quarry Days
VISION SCREENING The South Dakota Lions Foundation provides a van and computerized camera equipment used for the vision screening. The special camera must operate in dim light as it takes measurements on the surface of and inside the eyes. (Photo/Lions Club) Submitted...
County commissioners look at more budget-related decisions, possible opt-out
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The second week of budget meetings took center stage after the regular Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 1, which only lasted 19 minutes.The following budget meeting, though, went much longer,...
Citizen of the Year Carolyn Drew honored during Quarry Days
PARADE MARSHAL Lion Tom Schwebach provided classy transportation to Carolyn Drew as she served as Parade Marshal in the Saturday morning Quarry Days parade. (Photo/Submitted) Drew remarks on COTY award I want to thank Virgil Klein, a board member of The Storehouse...
Sister Lynn Marie Welbig celebrates 70th Jubilee
Submitted by Jennifer Dix Sister Lynn Marie Welbig celebrates her 70th Jubilee as a Presentation Sister. A devoted educator and leader, she served as teacher, principal and president of Presentation College, where she helped establish the Satellite Nursing Education...