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...
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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...
Operation Round Up grants awarded to area organizations
More than $32,000 given to community groups Sioux Valley Energy and its members are making an impact in Minnehaha County. During the most recent quarterly meeting of the Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust Board of Directors, $32,725 in grants were awarded by the...
Stay safe when around fireworks
Fireworks have been integral components of celebrations for centuries. These pyrotechnics originated in ancient China, with their earliest forms thought to be made from bamboo stalks thrown into a fire. Fireworks ultimately evolved into gunpowder-filled paper tubes....
Sparklers are not child’s play
Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600 and 2,000 F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or...
What to know about fireworks injuries
Fireworks are a common sight at various celebrations throughout the year, but are most prominent during the summer months when Canada Day and Independence Day are celebrated. Fireworks have been in use for thousands of years. Many historians believe fireworks were...
Get fired up about these fireworks alternatives
Fireworks are integral components of many large celebrations. Pyrotechnics may rise into the sky right after midnight at the start of a new year, during sporting events, and of course to mark Canada Day or Independence Day festivities.Although fireworks can be...