SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The IRS announced that eligible South Dakota taxpayers can now use IRS Direct File, a new service that provides taxpayers with the choice to electronically file their federal tax return directly with the IRS for free.“Direct File is accurate,...
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Jesus Prays
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randy Maass |Trent Baptist Church Several years ago, my wife, Kathleen and I attended a graduation ceremony for our son, Zac. Zac was one of about 55 graduates and when he unexpectedly received an award for his hard work, I lost it. I launched...
A Look Ahead
Quarrier Corner Mr. Drew Bunkers | Dell Rapids High School Principal As we approach the end of the third quarter of this school year, there is plenty happening at Dell Rapids High School. Senior students took the National Career Readiness assessment in February and...
Week 8 – 2024 South Dakota Legislature Report
Randy Gross | 25th District Representative As bills move through the legislative process, it is worthwhile to know when a bill becomes law. Once passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate AND signed by the Governor, most new laws go into effect on July...
Week 8 of Legislative Session
Sen. Tom Pischke The 8th week of the 2024 legislative session ended on February 29th. At this point, many of the policy related bills have either passed or died and we are now mostly working on spending priorities and putting together a budget.While the session may be...
Letter to the editor
Midwesterners are appalled by news stories of mobs of looters ransacking stores while owners look on helplessly and law enforcement fails to intervene, neutered by orders to stand down. We naively think such lawlessness cannot happen here, but it can and is. Summit...
Baltic’s First Science Bowl
The science quiz bowl team and coach-es pictured from left to right: Coach LaValliere, Meredith Larson, Shae Fiala, Jackson Wester-bur, Delaney Hefty, Jack Wilde, and Coach De-terman By: Delaney Hefty On February 23rd, Baltic’s new science bowl team headed to Huron...
Baltic Youth Robotics Ends Season With a Win
Baltic Youth Robotics members gather after the FIRST LEGO League State Competition. By: Grace Wolff On February 17, the Baltic Youth Robotics Club (BalTech) competed at the FIRST LEGO League State Competition. The team had a successful first season this year. They...
“You Rock” awards given at DRPS
Sara Stadem | Editor Each month throughout the school year, teachers and staff members of the Dell Rapids Public School (DRPS) are nominated for a “You Rock” and presented a rock courtesy of LG Everist. DRPS staff can be nominated by co-workers, in addition to...
The Senate Page Program
Sen. John Thune The Senate Page Program is a wonderful way for high schoolers to see firsthand what happens in the U.S. Senate. Pages have the opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of the Senate, including delivering correspondence and legislative...