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DRHS Vocal Group Earns All Superior Scores

March 11, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids High School choir sent 10 participants to the Region II Solo/Ensemble Vocal Contest on Monday, March 10th, Sioux Falls. All 10 participates returned home with Superior scores, and seven of the 10 performers received Perfect scores. Students that participated were:

Solos

Jordan Stone*
Jackson Gleason*
Dylan Damm*
Veronica Fritz*
Elly Petrik*
Bryana Schull*
Nick Holmes
Ted DeLange
Taiven Logan

(* perfect score)

Vocal/Choir Director Ginny Ziebarth said, “I was surprised that we would come home with all superior ratings. That has not happened to me before as a director. I have had students in the past that have received the honor of a perfect score, but not often, and certainly not this many in one day! I’m grateful to the students for their commitment.”

The boys ensemble that performed also received a perfect score. Gleason, Holmes, Chuck Grassi, DeLange, Damm, Jake Faux, Ethan Schull, Ben Hinricher, Josh Benda, and Luke Snoozy made up the boys ensemble. Ziebarth said, “The university director that judged the boys ensemble was very excited about how well they sang, and couldn’t say enough about how happy she was to have been able to hear them.”

Dell Rapids School Board: 3/10/14

March 9, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, March 10th, at 7:00 p.m. in the HS/MS DDN Room. Some of the items on the agenda include approval of financial reports, consideration of purchasing band uniforms, school calendar discussion, and designation to list surplus building. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media, and an archive of the meeting will also be available.

Dell Rapids is a part of the Sioux Empire United Way!

March 5, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Did you know that Dell Rapids is considered a part of the Sioux Empire United Way? Check out their map: http://www.seuw.org/InYourTown.aspx?Page=1

Sioux Empire United Way Connecting Kids to Local Activities

Spring is just around the corner, which means many children and their families are gearing up for youth activities all around the Sioux Empire. Children have many options to get involved in extracurricular activities – from sports to theater to camps and more.

Connecting Kids partners with 24 different organizations to promote youth activities and provide financial resources to families who may need assistance. The program will provide hundreds of area students the opportunity to participate in a youth activity this year for free or at a reduced rate.

Local studies show that cost is a factor in children not being able to join the numerous activities available to them across the Sioux Empire. Connecting Kids is designed to ensure every child in grades K-8 has an opportunity for getting involved. Studies also indicate a direct correlation between getting kids involved in activities and their self-esteem, peer relationships and successes later in life. In addition to those benefits, children will learn new activities and skills.

Parents are encouraged to inquire about Connecting Kids certificates when signing their child up for an activity. Another way to obtain a Connecting Kids certificate is by calling Sioux Empire United Way at (605) 336-2095. This program is intended for those families in need of financial assistance, and children can use one certificate per calendar year.

For more information on the Connecting Kids program, please visit seuw.org.

Participating Organizations

Alpine Society (Winter Skiing & Snowboarding)
American Lung Assn. (Camp Fix Asthma Now)
Brandon Area Soccer Association
City of Baltic (Summer Youth Rec and Swim)
City of Canton (Summer Rec, Night Ball, Swim)
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
Dakota Spirit (Cheer & Tumbling Class, Cheer Team)
Excel Ed. Op. (Imagination Amplified Summer Camp)
Garretson Community Swimming Pool
Great Plains Zoo (Classes & Camps)
Inspiration Hills (Journey Camp)
Singing Boys of Sioux Falls
Sioux Empire Baseball Association
Sioux Empire Fastpitch Softball Association (Boys & Girls)
Sioux Falls Figure Skating
Sioux Falls Parks & Rec (Swim, Band, Singing)
Sioux Falls Tennis Association
Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association
South Dakota Robotics
The First Tee of South Dakota (Golf)
Washington Pavilion (Science, Art, Music, Theatre)

School Board Declares Old Elementary Building as Surplus

March 2, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

During their regular meeting held on Monday, February 24th, the Dell Rapids School Board declared the old elementary building as surplus. During the discussion, school board member Matthew Weiland said, “I think personally, one thing nice about declaring it surplus is just the fact that it gets the word out that we’re actually looking to surplus it. And then if we have anybody in the community that has really strong feelings one way or the other, we’re going to hear from them.”

After the discussion Weiland made the motion to declare the old elementary school as surplus, authorize continued use of the building for Haven, gym use, the MACH lease, and the City Library lease, and proceed with the appraisal of the building. School board member Steve Stofferahn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The next step for the school board is to now get the building appraised. Once they have the appraised value, they can determine how the building may be sold. The most common way for this type of situation is a sealed-bid process.

The minutes for this agenda topic can be found by clicking here.

City Council Meeting: 3/3/14

March 2, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Some of the items on the agenda include the first reading on ordinance 791, library renovation/expansion project update, surplus property committee update, community gardens update, 2013 annual report, and the administrative report. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media on Channel 2, which is at the bottom of the webcast page.

Dr. Dorn Selected to Attend Simmons Leadership Conference

February 26, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Zoetis Women’s Council (ZWC) is sponsoring participants at the Simmons Leadership Conference in April. One of Zoetis’ stated “core beliefs” is that they are “Customer Obsessed.” They consider customers to be part of their own eco-system. The Simmons Conference is renowned for its rich history in developing women leaders and connecting women across different industries and functional areas.

Dr. Corale Dorn of Dells Veterinary Services is one of only two female veterinarians in the United States chosen by Zoetis Animal Health to attend this conference.

This year’s program, Jumping the Curve, promises to be inspiring. Speakers at the conference include Renee White, Clara Shih, Dr. Helen Fisher, Rita Moreno, and keynote speaker Hillary Rodham Clinton. The conference will also offer skill-building workshops, panel discussions, and the opportunity to hear the personal leadership journeys of these accomplished women. More than 3,000 professional women will attend this year’s conference.

Holly Hoffman Speaks at Chamber’s Annual Banquet

February 26, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet on Saturday, February 22nd, at the Grand Opera House in Dell Rapids. The social hour started at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner followed at 7:00 p.m. During the annual banquet, the Chamber of Commerce handed out two annual awards. One of the awards for 2013 Volunteers of the Year. That award went to the Storehouse Community Food Pantry. The other award given out during the evening was the 2013 Chamber Business of the Year. That award went to County Fair Foods.

After the dinner and awards presentations, those attending the banquet were treated to a special presentation. Holly Hoffman, a contestant on Survivor: Nicaragua in 2010, shared her presentation ” Never Give Up, The Survivor Way”. During her presentation, Hoffman shared with those in attendance to take opportunities when they are presented. Hoffman also shared that we can overcome the struggles of today’s world and have a more fulfilled life with a positive attitude, determination, confidence, desire, faith, and perseverance.

Hoffman ended the night by visiting and answering questions from those in attendance and sharing more stories about her time on Survivor: Nicaragua.

For more information about Holly Hoffman, visit her website hollyhoffman.org.

City Council Denies Conditional Use to Argonne Trust Company Again

February 25, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Monroe Deifendorf, Jr., chief executive officer for Argonne Trust Company, traveled to Dell Rapids to ask the Dell Rapids City Council to reconsider the failed motion of Zoning Ordinance 789, which would have allowed Argonne Trust Company to apply for a conditional-use permit to operate out of the building located at 503 E 6th Street. Deifendorf sent a letter to the council asking for reconsideration. In the letter Deifendorf stated that he believes his company should and would align with the citizens of Dell Rapids.

Zoning Ordinance 789 would have given the council the ability to grant a conditional-use permit to a business to use a church building as an office. However, the council did not pass that ordinance by a vote of five to three.

The building Argonne Trust Company purchased in 2013 was built in 1905 and was home to Dell Rapids’ Episcopal Church until 1985. The structure has been a residential home until the Argonne Trust Company purchased the building.

After discussion during the council meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, the council voted against the re-consideration of Zoning Ordinance 789. The motion passed on a six-to-two vote. Council members Chad Andrews and Mike Geraets voted in favor.

The discussion can be seen on the archive of the council meeting. The discussion starts around the 56:25 mark of the video and ends at the 1:48:00 mark.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 2/24/14

February 23, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, February 24th, at 7:00 p.m. in the HS/MS DDN room. Some of the items on the agenda include discussion and consideration of designating the old elementary building as surplus, approval of the United Way application for Haven, the administrative report, and other committee reports. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The school board meeting will be webcast live on Big Sioux Media and then will be available as an archive.

Jr. Sioux Wheelers Holding Fundraiser Event and Hosting Conference Tournament

February 22, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Junior Sioux Wheelers will be holding a fundraiser event on Thursday, February 27th. The event will be held at Axtell Middle School in Sioux Falls, SD at 7:00 p.m. The event is a basketball challenge, the Wheelers will be playing against the Shriners. Some of the Wheeler players are also “Shriner kids”.

Then on Saturday and Sunday, March 22nd and 23rd, the Wheelers will be hosting the NWBA Junior Division Northern Conference Tournament. There will be teams from Minnesota, Nebraska, and Kansas attending the tournament. The games will be held at the Dell Rapids High School gym. There will be six JV teams and two prep teams competing in the tournament. Two senior players from the Wheelers, Michael Mitchell and Hunter Gronli, are from Dell Rapids.

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