The Kingsbury County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 a.m. on Tues., July 2, at the Kingsbury County Courthouse to discuss the county budget along with a zoning change application from Cody Siver, …
A special event, “On the Page & Stage,” takes place July 12-13 in De Smet. Several writers, researchers and historians who have helped share South Dakota history and that of Laura Ingalls …
Choose your friends carefully was advice Coach Kush gave campers during the 2024 South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) State Leadership Camp. “Whom you hang out with determines whom you will become,” …
Talk of early bedtimes and back-to-school clothes – no child wants to hear that in July. However, now’s the time to begin looking toward this busy season when it comes to your family’s health …
The Millmans will be missed as they move on to their next adventure. In the seven years the Millmans have lived in De Smet, they have become an integral part of the community. Jim Millman has been an …
The De Smet Class of 1990 is spearheading a donation drive in memory of our classmate Tammy Nicholson Foster. She was a long-time lifeguard, pool manager and swim lesson instructor. Our goal is to …
The De Smet Fire Department has a maximum of 30 volunteer members, and it typically only takes a month or two to find replacements when a member leaves the department. This says a lot about the …
This years’ Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, “Prairie Girl, Laura’s Dakota Stories” includes insight into Wilder’s writing process. This year’s script, written by Snookie Stoddard, takes …
All it took was one cooking contest for Chrissy and Jason Paul to become hooked. The Pauls took first place at the Pork Butt Battle sponsored by the South Dakota Pork Producers and Jack’s Campers …
In a historic move, the South Dakota Department of Education has awarded 36 grants, totaling $6.4 million, to school districts to purchase innovative, industry-grade equipment for career and …
The Lake Preston Board of Education held a special end-of-year meeting on Thurs., June 27 at 8 a.m. in the superintendent’s conference room. Only four board members were able to attend, but it was …
A Honor Roll - 3.65-4.00 Seniors: Andru Andrews, Giulia Bertoldo*, Brooklyn Halverson*, Josh McMasters, Savanna Perkins, Faith Steffensen Juniors: Grace Greene, Amelia Holland, Josefine Kamps, …
The membership of Lake Preston Forward met and voted to change their logo. It will no longer be LP Chamber - 4 Lakes Forward. A NEW OUTLOOK The group is very passionate about promoting and …
Gunnar Christianson found a nice limit of walleyes at Indian Springs. (Photo by Allen Bassett) Want to become Kingsbury famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to …
Allen Basset holds a nice pair of walleyes he caught on a recent fishing trip to Indian Springs. (Photo by Gunnar Christianson) Want to become Kingsbury famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or …
Craig Lee of Huron caught this giant smallmouth bass north of Webster. (Submitted photo) Want to become Kingsbury famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to jim@kingsburyjournal.com …
The usual ups and downs of spring weather tried to take their toll, but as we approach summer the De Smet Bulldog golf team sent six of their finest to Brookings to compete in the Class B State Golf …
On May 23-25, the De Smet Bulldogs traveled to Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls to compete at the Class B State Track & Field Meet. The boys placed 11th out of 45 teams, and the girls placed 30th …
On Thurs., May 16, the Bulldogs traveled to Estelline to compete against nine other teams at the Dakota Valley Conference Track Meet. The boys placed fifth, and the girls placed eighth. BOYS 100m …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks competed at the South Dakota State Track & Field meet in Sioux Falls on May 23-25 and had two girls come away with medals. As a team, the girls tied for eighth …
The Sharks competed at the Hamlin Last Change Invite in Hayti on May 13. Of the 14 class A and class B schools at the meet, the girls finished eighth as a team, and the boys finished 13th. Girls Shot …
The Sharks competed at the 281 Conference Meet on May 7 in Huron. The girls finished fourth as a team, and the boys finished eighth. Girls Shot Put 2nd: Hadlee Holt 37’ 5.25” Discus 1st: H Holt: …
The Sharks, along with 41 other class AA, Class A and Class B schools, competed at the O’Gorman Invitational last week. Girls Discus 2nd: Hadlee Holt 117’ 8” 4X100 Meter Dash 6th: Fini Kamps, …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks competed at the Estelline Alumni Track Meet last week. The girls finished 10th as a team, and the boys finished 11th. Girls Shot Put 1st: Hadlee Holt 38’ 5.5” …
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Melany Lou Munger, who passed away on July 3, 2024, at the age of 75. Funeral arrangements have …
Bernadine M. Crown, nee Larson, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at the age of 93. She was a resident of Fairfax County, residing at Greenspring Community. Bernadine was born …
Janelle Kay Smith, age 65, of Pierre, S.D., passed away at her residence on Mon., June 24, 2024. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., June 28, 2024, at American Lutheran …
Elizabeth Adell Trenary was born April 3, 1942, in Sleepy Eye, Minn., to Clarence and Katherine Trenary. In 1945, they moved to Erwin, S.D., where she attended school. She graduated …
Tammy Foster, age 52, of Watertown, S.D., passed away on Fri., June 21, 2024, at Avera McKenna Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Prayer Service will be at 7 p.m. on Fri., June 28, 2024, at …
Irene Petersen joined her Savior on June 23, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, S.D., while surrounded by her family and friends who sat by her side, praying with her and …
“Drawn to the Land: Homesteading Dakota,” a traveling exhibit from the South Dakota Historical Society, will be at the Iroquois Heritage Museum during Sports Day weekend, July 20-21. From 1860 to …
At just 17 years old, Iroquois High School junior Kali Burma’s commitment to community service is remarkable. Over the past year, Burma has dedicated countless hours to a variety of volunteer …
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The Francis T. Malone Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 to encourage academic excellence within the Oldham-Ramona School District. Francis Malone understood that community involvement is a way …
Our local newspaper is back and with a new name, a new look, a volunteer staff and a modern web site! Click on this headline to learn more about how it all happened.
The story of the Kingsbury Journal and how it became a reality was featured during the September 7th episode of Dakota Life on the South Dakota Public Broadcasting television channel. Broadcasters …
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We've managed to restart our local paper. But that's just the beginning. We need help keeping our local paper – and our communities – alive, active and connected. Everyone can …
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