The state of South Dakota has a website that has more information about the virus, COVID.sd.gov.
Big Sioux Media has had an opportunity to talk with a few people and groups on how the COVID-19 situation is having an impact on them and the community. Below are the full interviews we’ve done to date:
April 9th: Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent |
Dr. Summer Schultz gave us another update of things happening at Dell Rapids School. Topics include updates to remaining school year calendar, locker cleanup, textbook drop off, graduation, summer Haven, and construction projects. |
March 31st: Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent |
Dr. Summer Schultz gave us another update of things happening at Dell Rapids School. Topics include lunch program update, building and grounds use update, and legislative bills update. |
March 25th: Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent |
Dr. Summer Schultz gave us another update of things happening at Dell Rapids School. Topics include extended school and building closure, e-learning, activity, lunch program, and emergency Haven updates. |
March 20th: Justin Weiland, Dell Rapids City Administrator |
Justin shares information from the city during the COVID-19 situation. |
March 19th: Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent |
Dr. Summer Schultz gave us another update of things happening at Dell Rapids School. Topics for this update include lunches, prom, critical infrastructure employee child care, and internet access. |
March 19th: Brittany Moeller, Dell Rapids Carnegie Library |
The explains some of the changes happening at the library during the COVID-19 social distancing recommendations. |
March 16th: Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent |
Dr. Summer Schultz tells us about what the school is currently doing during this COVID-19 situation. |
If you are in need of assistance over the coming weeks, please read the information on the poster or call 211 or visit www.dellrapidsrelief.com. If you’re able to volunteer to help those in need, please visit www.dellrapidsrelief.com
List of community updates:
- Driver’s Ed Registration: Registration will not occur on Wednesday, April 22nd. Information will be released soon for upcoming plans for the class.
- Dell Rapids St Mary School: Closed through end of the school year. Graduation postponed until June 12th.
- Dell Rapids Schools: Closed through end of the school year. Graduation changes TBD.
- Relay for Life: The 2020 Relay for Life event in Dell Rapids for July 24th has been cancelled
- City Playgrounds: Effective immediately, all Dell Rapids playground equipment, ball fields, basketball/tennis courts are closed to the public. The trails and open park spaces remain open.
- County Fair: The dining area will be closed, but will continue to offer food out of our hot case and our full grill menu to go. County Fair also asks patrons not bring in their reusable bags into the store right now.
- Lewis Drug: Pharmacy access will be drive-thru only. OTC products will still be available to purchase at the window or through grocery store check-out.
- Pizza Ranch: No dine-in, but still open for carryout and delivery
- PINZ: Bowling and dine-in closed, but will be open Wed-Sat 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for carryout or delivery (11-1 pm, 5-7 pm) of meal orders
- Norby’s: Norby’s will have their menu items available “to go” and for curb side service. Full menu is on their Facebook page
- Papa’s Pub: The main dining area will be closed. The bar side will remain open for carryout and delivery.
- LaDelle and Fourth: Lobby is open for takeout and also offering curbside delivery
- Dells Theater: Closed until further notice, but the lobby is open for concessions on Friday and Saturday for popcorn and snacks
- Chase the Ace Fundraiser: It’s NOT canceled…it’s just PAUSED! When we fight this virus off these ladies WILL be back on Wednesdays and will pick up where they left off at Norbys’!
- Dells Nursing and Rehab Center: Due to the number of COVID-19 cases reported in South Dakota, we are NOT allowing visitors or volunteers at this time.
- Dell Rapids City Offices: Closed to the public, but email or call for questions. Employees still working
- Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library: The library will be closed until further notice. Still doing the Facebook live story times and chapter book readings.
- Click here to read Dell Rapids St Mary School updated policy on building use
- Click here to read Dell Rapids School updated policy on building use
- Dell Rapids St Mary Carnival: Postponed until June 9th
- Dell Rapids St Mary Prom: Postponed with a date TBD
- HS Club Baseball: Entire season is cancelled.
- SDHSAA: All spring sports seasons are cancelled as well as the postponed winter events.