College News BROOKINGS, S.D. -- The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2024 semesters at South Dakota State University. Nearly 950 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been...
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A Peculiar People
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randy Maass | Trent Baptist Church Recently I was having breakfast with friends in downtown Sioux Falls when a man walked by on the sidewalk in a bright red shirt. My friend, Stacey, who works downtown said, “That’s Bill. He covers Phillips...
Dell Rapids High School aims to raise the bar in state testing
Quarrier Corner Mr. Eric Denning | DRHS Principal As we approach state testing at Dell Rapids High School, we are faced with a challenge—one that we fully intend to meet head-on. Our current test scores are among the lowest in the area, and while many factors could be...
Rep. Leslie Heinemann
It was a treat to have my granddaughters Rebecca and Rachel sing the national anthem at the opening of session on Tuesday!We are starting to wrap up bills and here are just a few that I will highlight.HB 1052 - Legislators spoke and stood with the landowners farmers...
Protecting property rights
Gov. Larry Rhoden I am no stranger to discussions about eminent domain and property rights. I’ve fought for private property rights in this Capitol for over 20 years. When I was a legislator, I was the prime sponsor of legislation that reformed eminent domain to...
The power of enforcement
Pictured is Rep. Dusty Johnson along with Sheriff Howe (left) and Sheriff West (right). (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateForestry is a big part of the local economy in the Black Hills but is at risk due to the Black Hills National Forest’s failure to hit...
DRHS Choir has success at Augie University
Dell Rapids High School was represented by eight students at the HS Choir Solo/Ensemble which was held at Augustana University. The Quarriers earned a superior ranking for all nine performances of the day. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids Choir...
Cardinal students ready for Science Fair
Research, create, become – 2nd graders complete museum project The Bulldog 2nd graders had their annual museum project. For the past month, the 2nd graders researched about an animal, created an information book, created a speech, found/created a costume for the...
DRPS 8th grade IXL Battle Royale begins!
March has arrived and it’s time for the Quarrier 8th grade IXL Battle Royale! Students will battle it out by practicing math skills on IXL all while earning chances to win prizes.How does it work?Students earn a raffle ticket for every skill students reach Proficient...
Elections set as petitions are submitted
Sara Stadem | Editor The petitions are in and the election date is set for the community of Dell Rapids. For those interested in running, petitions were due by Friday, February 28.The City of Dell Rapids will have the following offices vacant:Mayor – 4 year...