Here are some of the headlines in Dell Rapids from Big Sioux Media in 2014.
January
- Dell Rapids receives $1.2 million loan for wastewater collection system improvements
- Committee formed to address water issues in Dell Rapids
February
- February declared Community Recycling Month in Dell Rapids
- Argonne Trust Company denied conditional use permit
- Dells Nursing and Rehab Center holds Senior Prom Event
- Holly Hoffman speaks at Chamber Banquet
- Leon Maxwell wins Wrestling Title for Dell Rapids
March
- Old Elementary Building declared surplus
- All 10 DRHS choir participants earned superior scores at Region II Solo/Ensemble Vocal Contest
- Law enforcement engaged in standoff just south of Dell Rapids on Quarry Road
- School Board votes to purchase new band uniforms at DRHS
- School Board votes to Start School Fourth week of August
- Contracting company selected for Library Utility Relocation Project
- Dell Rapids hosts NWBA Jr Division Northern Conference Tournament
April
- Dairy Queen sold
- Jr Sioux Wheelers finish 2nd at National Tournament
- Dell Rapids Chamber Easter Egg Hunt
- Dell Rapids Elementary gets Community Garden
May
- DR Elementary Raises over $15,000 for American Heart Association
- New Quarrier Logo Vote
- Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Stops at County Fair
- Quarrier Boys Track Finishes 2nd at state
June
- Garfield Ave Bridge Work Starts
- Punctured gas line causes gas explosion and burn-off in Dell Rapids
- Storm causes Flash Flooding in Dell Rapids
- Casey’s Opens in Dell Rapids
- Library Project get City Council vote to move forward
- Quarry Days held
July
- State-wide Texting ban becomes law
- Ground-breaking ceremony held for Library Expansion/Remodel Project
- Family Dollar Opens in Dell Rapids
- Dell Rapids Relay for Life Event
- Dell Rapids 13/14 Teeners Place 3rd at State
- PBR Fails to make State Tournament for just 2nd time in 28 years
August
- Moe Lickteig 20-year Jr Football Coaching Celebration
- Dell Rapids 15/16 Teeners finish 2nd at State
- Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day
- New Laptops for DR Middle School
September
- Haven Has Change in Inclement Weather Policy
- Dell Rapids listed as #9 City on the Rise in South Dakota
- Karla Peter Honored by “Pray for Gray”
- Open Burning Ordinance Approved and Adopted
- Wild Extra Point video goes viral world-wide
October
- Homecoming in Dell Rapids
- Revive Fitness Opens in Dell Rapids
- Quarrier Boys Golf Team Wins 2nd Straight State Title
- Two Dell Rapids Teachers Earn Awards – Karla Gruis and Dawrin Daugaard
- Quarrier Cheer 2nd and Cardinal Cheer 3rd at State
- Downtown Trick or Treat Event
- Dell Rapids Students Participate in Red Ribbon Week
- T&C and The Other Place change to Local Zip 57022
November
- Elections
- Quarrier Football Wins 11A Championship
- Vote to Increase water Rates Passes
December
- Dell Rapids Students Help Christmas for our Kids
- Sales Tax Revenue Up in 2014 for Dell Rapids
- Gas Under $2 in Dell Rapids
- St Mary “Elf for the Day”