Sen. Mike Rounds Welcome back to the Weekly Round[s] Up. I wanted to take a moment to remember my good friend and former colleague Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, who passed away early last week. I spent a lot of time last week reflecting on all of my great memories...
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South Dakota girls’ athletics getting just third administrator ever
Jo Auch Kristina Sage By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — Girls’ high school athletics in South Dakota is getting a new champion.Jo Auch, assistant executive director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, is retiring in July...
Spanish Club takes their education to Costa Rica
The group in Sarchí, Costa Rica, known for its traditional production of oxcarts. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids High School Spanish Club took their first trip, traveling to Costa Rica with recent high school graduates, current high school...
Pickett accepted into Western Europe basketball tournament
Caitlin Pickett and her Mother, Abbie Pickett, together on the plane to Europe for the Western Europe basketball tournament in June. (Photo/Caitlin Pickett) Pickett and other members of the U16 team watch the USA U19 team play the Salzburg U19 team in Austria....
Picnic in the Park is back: Meet your first responders
Community members are able to meet local first responders and explore their engines during the Picnic in the Park which is Saturday, July 20, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Bike safety awareness is provided during the Picnic in the Park that is hosted by the...
Get ready for country fun in Colton
Eric “Boone” Oyen Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament is another activity that community members can take part in at Colton Country Days. See a detailed schedule of events at their Facebook page, Colton Community Connected. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Community members,...
SDSU Extension hosting Integrated Pest Management Field School
Participants use nets to capture insects during an SDSU Extension IPM Field School. The next field school is on July 23, 2024, at the SDSU Volga Farm. (Photo/SDSU Extension) BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host an Integrated Pest...
The Meeting Nook celebrates one year
It’s celebration time! While Paul and Desiree Osborne, owners of The Meeting Nook, have been busy putting things together to bring The Fun Nook to Dell Rapids, they are also getting ready to celebrate.The Meeting Nook is coming up on their one-year business...
Dell Rapids Area Garden Club holds June meeting
Submitted by Donna Smith The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club met on June 18th, 2024 at the Quest Church. Co-President Deon Jensen called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.Donna Smith presented the program on roses. She shared a video on a summation of important steps to...
DRHS Booster Club receives donation
The Dell Rapids Booster Club received a donation from Jase Uphoff in the amount of $500 from the proceeds of his Dells-opoly. The donation will go towards student-athletes. Uphoff is a sophomore at the Dell Rapids High School who participates in football, track, and...