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”