It is important for students to explore various career paths before deciding what they want to pursue as they leave high school. Last week, Lake Preston students participated in the Week of Work, …
The Kingsbury County Board of Commissioners met on Tues., April 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss several items, but the main topic of discussion was Gevo’s request for an amended Conditional Use …
It was too cloudy for us to see the total eclipse in De Smet on Mon., April 8, 2024, when many were out with their cardboard glasses, trying to get a glimpse of the rare phenomenon, but we may be …
April 8-12 has been designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota. Take time to make plans for severe weather and practice those plans to keep yourself and your family safe this …
Are you registered? It’s an election year, and voting is important. However, we’re talking about organ donation. Registering as a donor is something you can do today that could save a life …
The De Smet City Council met at 5 p.m. on Wed., April 10, 2024, to discuss a variety of topics including city wells, water pressure issues for residents, the Main Street project, Chase and Second …
The De Smet School Board met on Wed., April 10 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss higher track costs, school board openings and the last day of school. TRACK COSTS JUMPING Principal Daniel Bettin informed the …
Twenty-eight students, six chaperones and one nurse from De Smet left on Sun., March 31, headed to Chicago, Ill., for the school’s music trip. Monday, the group toured the Museum of Science and …
Denae Tordoff has been a staple in De Smet as a cosmetologist at Leigh Marie Salon for 13 years. She loved that job and her clients but had to give it up due to medical reasons, retiring at the end …
Last week, I had the pleasure of listening to Cindy Wilson, author of “The Beautiful Snow” share her latest book. She talked about her research and findings for her newest book “We Suffered …
Thirty-eight high school music students in grades 9-12 and four chaperones loaded a charter bus and headed east to Minnesota. Every other year, students from Lake Preston take a weekend and travel …
The Lake Preston Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., April 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room. The board adjusted the calendar for this school year …
The Lake Preston City Council held a special meeting on Mon., April 15 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to vote on a re-zoning ordinance and to certify the results for last …
Students from across the state recently participated in the 2024 South Dakota Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Of the 246 entries, 42 of them were by students from Lake Preston. Entries for the contest …
The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., April 8, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. This was the last meeting before city elections the next day, where every council seat as well …
Ethan Duggan and his son had a great day catching crappies last week. As the weather warms up, the fishing will only get better. (Submitted photo) Please send your photos to jim@kingsburyjournal.com …
Maggie Lindsey caught these two walleyes with a spinning rod that she built. She used an MHX rod kit and did some decorative threadwork and inlayed feathers. (Submitted photo) Please send your photos …
Dennis Kuhl shot a blue phase snow goose during the annual spring migration. Our area is a hot destination for snow geese hunters. Please send your fur, feather or fish pictures to …
On Tues., April 9, 2024, the Bulldogs traveled to Volga to compete against nine other teams in the Sioux Valley High School Brace-Hopfinger Relays. The boys placed sixth overall, and the girls placed …
Cory Beck, head golf coach, is in his ninth year of coaching, with Dustin McCune as assistant coach. According to Beck, the Bulldogs have a well-rounded team with senior leadership and young talent …
De Smet vs Gregory The De Smet Bulldogs opened the 2024 State B Basketball tournament with a nail-biting defensive battle against the 20-5 Gregory Gorillas. George Jensen hit a step-back 3-point shot …
The Sharks competed at the De Smet Invitational track meet on Thurs., April 11. The girls finished eighth as a team, and the boys finished 11th. Girls Shot put 1st: Hadlee Holt 37’ 6.5” Discus …
During the nice weather before this recent snow, the Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks track team enjoyed some outdoor practices, getting in shape and working on throwing and handoff techniques. The 31 …
Six members of the Sharks track team participated in the Northern State University indoor track meet in Aberdeen this past week. Josh McMasters, Ryne Green, Nathan Enninga, Hadlee Holt, Faith …
In the electrifying atmosphere of the second round of the Region 2B tournament, the Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks faced a challenging opponent in the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds. The Sharks entered the …
In the springtime at Iroquois High School, a brand-new class all about cooking began. Led by teacher candidate Geralyn Wipf from South Dakota State University (SDSU) and watched over by Vicki Dant, …
Richard Soma was a great friend to many people. We all were sorry to hear of his passing on March 18, 2024. Mr. Soma was a 49-year veteran of education, 42 of those years in Iroquois, teaching …
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 …
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 …