BORN A FIGHTER Phoebe Vargas was born with a Congenital Heart Defect. Vargas had open heart surgery a few weeks after she was born, as well as two more open heart surgeries at three months and 18 months. (Photo/Submitted) ALL SMILES! Phoebe, who was born with a...
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Who is the Dell Rapids Biggest Quack?
MEET THE QUACKS! The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce is hosting Who is the Dell Rapids’ Biggest Quack? The contest will help raise new or gently used school supplies for the children of Dell Rapids, with the monetary donations going directly to the Angel Fund to...
Hammond Recognized as 2025 Hometown Hero
The local Modern Woodmen of America club chose Jennifer Hammond from The Lotus Massage Parlor in Dell Rapids, SD, to be the 2025 Hometown Hero! Jennifer went through a difficult time losing her best friend/business partner at the massage parlor due to a car accident,...
Beaman gives second quarter ARPA report showing most of that money has been spent
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Minnehaha County Commissioners heard one of the final reports on the American Rescue Plan Act funds in the county at their Tuesday, July 22, meeting here.Finance Officer Susan Beaman gave the second quarter report,...
Miller signs with MSUM
MILLER SIGNS WITH MSUM Jenna Miller, who will start her senior year this fall at St. Mary’s Catholic School, has committed to continuing her basketball career at Minnesota State University Moorhead. (Photo/Submitted) Phoebe Vargas | Staff Intern Although Jenna Miller...
Iowa Lakes Foundation awards over $1 million in scholarships for Fall 2025
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa - Students attending Iowa Lakes Community College this fall are getting a major financial lift, as the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation has awarded over $1 million in scholarships for the Fall 2025 term.A total of 602 scholarships have been...
Board opening for the DR Carnegie Public Library
PRIZES, PRIZES AND MORE PRIZES! On Monday, July 21, the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library gave away 218 prizes for their Summer Reading Program! Be sure to stop by to collect your summer reading prize. You can stop by during regular library hours anytime through...
Stars, Stripes and Strides hit goals for DAV
THE CREATORS Cami Wolles and Lucy Vargas, Dell Rapids residents, created and organized the Stars, Stripes and Strides to help raise money for Disabled American Veterans. (Photo/Submitted) Phoebe Vargas | Staff Intern Dell Rapids residents Lucy Vargas and Cami Wolles...
Central States gives back to teachers
Sara Stadem | Editor Central States Mfg, Inc. in Hartford is giving back to the community through teachers. Central States has launched the Central States Cares: Teacher Grant.With this grant, Central States Mfg, Inc. (CSM) is helping teaches this back to school...
Sherry Retires from Dell Rapids Ace Hardware
CELEBRATING SHERRY The Dell Rapids Ace Hardware and Rentals held a retirement celebration for Sherry. She turned in her keys after being part of the Dell Rapids Ace team for over 35 years. Dell Rapids Ace (DRA) had cake and a farewell for her to celebrate her years of...