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Hundreds Honor Girls at Vigil

July 22, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Hundreds of people arrived downtown Dell Rapids on Monday, July 20th, to honor and remember Madyson Barbee and Mariana Krempges. Each person who attended the vigil carried a balloon as those who gathered walked from downtown to the ball fields at City Park. The pink balloons represented Mariana, and the zebra balloons represented Madyson.

After everyone arrived at the ball fields, the crowd celebrated their lives with music, prayer, and then released the balloons.

Dell Rapids Connections also held an event during the day for those who wanted to talk with counselors.

Prayer Vigil Planned for Girls

July 16, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A prayer vigil will be held on Monday, July 20th, starting at 7:30 p.m. for the LeBrun, Krempges, and Christian Rave families. Those attending are asked to bring a candle. Some candles will be available, but there is a very limited supply. Posters or anything else that would like to be made for the vigil are welcome.

The vigil will start on Main St on the north and south sidewalks between LaDelle and Orleans Ave. Attendees will be able to visit stations that will be set up to light the candles and to receive a balloon.

Those attending will then start to walk towards the softball fields on the north side of the Big Sioux River at 8:00 p.m. After arriving at the ball fields, a community prayer as well as words spoken will be shared. Afterwards, the balloons will be released.

Everyone is encouraged to come and support the families, the girls, and the community.

Funds Set up for Krempges Girls

July 14, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Malory, Madelyn, and Mariana Krempges who were all involved in Monday’s accident.

The oldest daughter, Mallory, age 11, has a lot of bruising and a punctured spleen. The younger girls, 7 year-old-twins Madelyn and Mariana, were in the back seat and were hurt much worse. Madelyn is upgraded to stable but still on a ventilator. Mariana passed away on Tuesday evening.

Donations can be made at http://www.gofundme.com/zed57jd5

An account has also been set up at Wells Fargo for Malory, Madelyn, and Mariana. Donations can also be made at any Wells Fargo to the “Christina Rave Donation Account”.

GoFundMe Account Set up for Madyson

July 14, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

On Monday, July 13th, 2015 Brian and Kendra LeBrun lost their precious daughter, Madyson, in a tragic car accident.

Madyson was a beautiful, spunky 11-year-old girl. She had a beautiful smile that will be missed by so many.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The wake service will be Sunday, July 19th at 4:00 p.m. Kahler’s Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD

Please keep Madyson’s family in your prayers.

A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family: http://www.gofundme.com/zcxjns

Moody County Accident

July 14, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

FLANDREAU, S.D. – An adult and a juvenile were killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash that occurred southeast of Flandreau.

South Dakota Highway Patrol officials say Joshua Krempges, 38, Flandreau, and Madyson Barbee, 11, Dell Rapids, were pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were injured.

Monday’s crash, reported at 7:04 a.m., occurred at the intersection of 485^th Avenue and 237^th Street.

The Highway Patrol says a 2007 Chevy Silverado pickup, driven by Gary Eikmeier, Pipestone, MN., was traveling west on 237^th Street. A 1989 Toyota Camry, driven by Joshua Krempges, was southbound on 485^th Avenue. The Highway Patrol says Krempges failed to stop at the stop sign and entered the intersection, colliding with the pickup.

Besides the two fatalities in the Toyota Camry, three other passengers were injured. Malory Krempges, Madelyn Krempges, and Mariana Krempges all suffered life threatening injuries. They were transported to a Sioux Falls hospital. All are from Dell Rapids.

Eikmeier sustained minor injuries. He was treated and released from a Pipestone, MN hospital.

No charges are pending. The investigation continues.

Other assisting agencies were Moody County Sheriff’s Office, Moody County Ambulance, Trent Fire Department and Pipestone, MN, ambulance.

The Highway Patrol is part of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Traffic Increases with New Library Renovations

July 10, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

“Business has picked up at the library, and we’re loving it,” said Library Director Brittany Moeller Monday, July 6th, during the regular Dell Rapids City Council meeting. Moeller presented the council with an update at the library since re-opening at the renovated building on Monday, March 23rd.

66 new library cards have been handed out since the beginning of 2015, and 58 of the new cards have been acquired since moving back into the building. The 66 cards are servicing a total of 193 people. Moeller mentioned that in all of 2014, only 68 new cards were acquired. “We’re only halfway through the year, and we’re almost there,” said Moeller. The cost for a library card is free if you live inside the Dell Rapids city limits.

The library is currently in the middle of their summer reading program, “Every Story has a Hero”. So far 392 people from birth through adults have signed up for the program. Last year the summer reading program had 242 people.

The average number of check-ins and check-outs has also increased since the renovation. Moeller said, “The amount of items that we check-in and check-out every day has more than doubled from the past two years.” Right now the library staff is averaging over 600 total check-ins and check-outs Monday-Friday.

Dell Rapids Ace Open in New Location

July 7, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids Ace has opened the doors at their new location at 1108 N Hwy 77. The new 15,000-square foot facility is twice as big as their previous location.

Dell Rapids Ace Manager Alan Nedved said, “The inside of the store is ready to go.” Nedved also mentioned that the outside still needs some work as the weather has not been kind in allowing everything to be finished. He said that they hope to get more concrete soon, and that the awning also gets finished.

Owner John Niederauer mentioned in December that the larger, $1-million store will allow Dell Rapids Ace to stock a wider selection of merchandise. Niederauer bought the Dell Rapids store in 1998, when it was still True Value, and also operates Aces in Miller, Tea, and Redfield.

Slide the City Vote Taken off Agenda

July 7, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo: www.slidethecity.com

Slide the City submitted an application for an outdoor permit which was to be heard by the Dell Rapids City Council during their regular meeting on Monday, July 7th.

The event permit was being requested for Saturday, August 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The 1,000 ft water slide was asked to be set up on Iowa Ave from 9th St to 5th St. The event would have also had live music and food for all ages.

However, during the city council meeting, City Administrator Justin Weiland noted that the event permit was pulled from the city earlier in the day. The Dell Rapids City Council did not have the opportunity to vote on the permit.

According to Slide the City organizers, they pulled the application to try to get the event set up in Sioux Falls in 2016.

Dell Rapids was the third location that Slide the City had explored in the area for this summer. Sioux Falls and Brandon had also been explored as possible locations prior to Dell Rapids.

College Student Spends Month at Animal Clinic

July 7, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Brittney Schlaikjer, Dell Rapids, has spent the month of June working at the Animal Clinic in Winner.

She will be a senior at South Dakota State University majoring in animal science and pre-vet.

Schlaikjer is the daughter of Alan and Sheba Schlaikjer, formerly of Winner. Grandparents are Patsy Schlaikjer of Winner and the late Art Schlaikjer and Bonnie Robinson and Kence Robinson, both of Winner.

Schlaikjer said she has been shadowing the veterinarians at the Winner clinic. She has had a chance to work in the clinic and also make farm visits.

“I have really enjoyed it and it has been a great experience,” she said.

Friday, June 26, was her last day of work at the clinic for the summer.

Schlaikjer says she is in the process of applying for veterinary school. Her goal is to be a large animal veterinarian.

The 2012 graduate of Dell Rapids High School grew up with horses which sparked her interest in veterinary medicine.

Quarry Days Excitement in Dell Rapids

June 30, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The 28th Annual Dell Rapids Quarry Days sponsored by the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce was held Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th.

Events kicked off on Friday with the Quarry Days Golf Tournament. This year Great Plains Brokerage won the tournament with Team Welbig finishing second. “Take Me out to the Ballgame” once again featured Dell Rapids PBR vs Dell Rapids Mudcats this year. The Mudcats won the game 6-2.

Saturday was full of fun. The 5K Run/Walk started the weekend. The annual parade was held at 10:30 a.m. and again featured the Shriners among many other entrants. A 3-on-3 basketball tournament was held in the park as well as vendors all day long. The day concluded with a street dance featuring the Judd Hoos. Over 1,200 people filled downtown Dell Rapids for the street dance.

Sunday was also full of events all day long. An 8-and-under baseball tournament was held all day long along with the “Blast from the Past” car show. Vendors filled the park for another day. There was also a kids fishing derby, Little Miss Quarry Days Pageant, and Hip-Hop Shop Talent Show. L.G. Everest also held quarry train rides throughout the day. The Quarry Days celebration finished up with a fireworks show Sunday night.

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