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A smile is worth a thousand words

A look at National Children’s Dental Health Month Sara Stadem | Editor Some say a smile is worth a thousand words…. however, it’s important to take care of that smile and to start at a young age. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a month that brings...

DRSD adds communication through app

To locate the app, search Dell Rapids Quarriers in your App Store on your phone. The app is available to any phone user. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids School District rolled out a new feature that community members can use to stay informed...

It’s spa time

Sara Stadem | Editor Do you enjoy a spa day but not the cost of one? Well, you are in luck! The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library is offering for adults a Make & Take Spa Kit with two sessions open.The events take place Wednesday, February 7, with times from...

POET and Summit Carbon Solutions announce carbon capture partnership

Partnership will incorporate 17 POET plants, capture 4.7 million metric tons of CO2 AMES AND SIOUX FALLS — In a major step forward for the future of agriculture and biofuels, POET and Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) announced a groundbreaking partnership connecting...

Enjoying story time

Throughout the months of December and January, the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library had Snow Stories Storytime every Monday and Tuesday. Children, parents, and librarians cuddled up winter tales, songs, and crafts throughout their Snow Stories Storytime. Spring...

Maggie Klein of Dell Rapids named to fall Deans’ List at Nebraska

College news LINCOLN, NE -- Maggie Klein of Dell Rapids has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.Klein, a junior majoring in psychology, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of...

AAA: Wash winter off your car or…

Costly repair bills could clean out your wallet SIOUX FALLS, SD – If you don’t wash winter off your car, costly repair bills could clean out your wallet instead. With warmer temperatures in the forecast this week, AAA South Dakota is reminding drivers to get their...

Week 3 2024 South Dakota Legislature Report

Randy Gross | 25th District Representative I have received messages from many of you regarding a variety of bills working their way through committees and on to the House or Senate for action. Your input is appreciated, and I apologize in advance if I can’t respond in...

Letter to the editor

Township Supervisors, Turner County Commissioners, Minnehaha County Commissioners and State Legislators-Thank you for your sacrificial time and efforts in so many areas. I am Peggy Hoogestraat, a resident of Germantown Township in Turner County. My husband has rural...