The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., July 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse. They continued to talk with department heads about budgets, along with discussing a new …
It’s that time of year when farmers’ markets are found all across the state. They are popping up locally, too. For those unfamiliar with these, farmers’ markets are defined as a public and …
After heavy rains this year, health departments across the state are spraying for mosquitoes and urging South Dakotans to help reduce the risk of the West Nile virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease …
The winner of the inaugural Kingsbury County Burger Battle was crowned last week. After counting all 757 ballots turned in, Wheaties Bar and Grill took home first prize for his tried-and-true …
Want to see a sample of a beautiful garden? Check out the Growing Youth Garden by the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. The youth and volunteers have put time and energy into the garden, and it …
The De Smet School Board met at 5:30 p.m. on Wed., July 10, to discuss building and facilities, new school board and junior high football. BUILDING AND FACILITIES Abi Van Regenmorter informed the …
The De Smet City Council met on Wed., July 10 at 5 p.m. to discuss several topics including project updates and issues with children riding golf carts around town. PROJECT UPDATES Shane Waterman from …
Kingsbury County 4-H Achievement Days is not until next week, but some 4-H members have already received purple ribbons on projects. Those who competed in Youth in Action competitions joined with …
Lake Preston Forward’s Lifetime Achievement Award, given each year to a past or present LPF (Chamber) member, was presented to Merrill Zeeck during Town & Country Days. This 1963 Lake Preston …
The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., July 8 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. This was the first meeting presided over by new mayor Donna Bumann and kicked off with newly …
The Lake Preston Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Wed., July 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room. The meeting kicked off with a budget hearing, wrapping up …
Ed Sprouse, left, and friends had a great trip to Sunset Lodge on Lake Oahe. Sprouse landed an 8 1/2-pound northern pike, and the group caught a nice stringer of walleyes. (Submitted photo) Want to …
Carter Erickson caught this 26-inch walleye, the first fish of the tournament, while fishing the Lake Area Walleye Club event on Bitter Lake. Nice Catch! (Submitted photo) Want to become Kingsbury …
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 …
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” …
Arnold "Cork" Poppen, 96, of Bryant, S.D., passed away on Mon., July 22, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, S.D. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Fri., July 26, …
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Memorial services for Melany Munger will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 10, 2024, at American Lutheran Church in De Smet, S.D., with Reverend Marjie Brewton officiating. Burial will …
Ed Hoek, age 97, of De Smet, S.D., passed away on Fri., July 12, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. Memorial Services were at 11 a.m., Wed., July 17, 2024, at the American …
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 …
Bleachers were full; lawn chairs were in abundance, and spectators were standing to watch the riders versus the bulls on Friday night. The Professional Bull Riders Circuit Bull Bash was partnered …
Iroquois High School HOSA members recently returned from the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, June …
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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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