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Kate Framstad and her mini goldendoodle Pete received Beginner Premier Dog Exhibitor. She attended the 4-H State Recognition Ceremony at the Norby Center on Sunday and was recognized for her accomplishment.

The 4-H State Dog Show was held on Sat., Aug. 27 at the Huron fairgrounds. Kingsbury County Dog Club participants were Candice Aamot with Dottie and Balto, Kate Framstad and Pete, Gemma Luethmers and … more

By Kristen Luethmers | 9/9/22

Blood drive results

LifeServe Blood Center, the sole blood provider to the Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital, held a blood drive on Tues., Aug. 30 in De Smet. Twenty people were able to donate, and 25 units of life-saving … more

9/9/22

Movie night set

De Smet Alliance Church is hosting a movie night on Sat., Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. They will be showing "The Most Reluctant Convert," a dramatic true story of C.S. Lewis’ journey from committed atheist … more

9/9/22

American Legion Arlington Post 42 Commander Terry Hanson and member Leon Josephsen, along with De Smet Post 138 Commander Harvey Hubbard and members Mark Hinkley and Lyle Richards, presented a flag etiquette class to the LIW 5th grade classes of Mrs. Hojer and Mrs. Holt on the first day of school last week. Above: LIW 5th graders Nash Clubb, Hudson Ward, Kasen Hendrickson and Ty Rigge practice folding their own flag after receiving instruction from American Legion members from Arlington and De Smet.

Learning about the flag

9/2/22

HHO trip: Hometown Hero Outdoors South Dakota Chapter Director Roger Cromwell (L) poses with other attendees for the group's first outing in the state, a fishing trip on Lake Francis Case.

Hometown Hero Outdoors launches new chapter

Hometown Hero Outdoors (HHO) is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization that supports military veterans, currently-serving military members and past or present licensed law enforcement … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 9/2/22

Girls on the Run cancelled

Girls on the Run (GOTR), a nationwide program for girls in grades 3-5, was scheduled to begin in De Smet on Sept. 6, but it was announced on Tues., Aug. 30, that the program has been cancelled for … more

9/1/22

Movie night set

De Smet Alliance Church is hosting a movie night on Sat. Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m. They will be showing "The Most Reluctant Convert." It is a dramatic true story of C.S. Lewis’ journey from committed … more

9/1/22

Blood drive set

LifeServe Blood Center is seeking eligible donors to give blood at an upcoming blood drive. The next blood drive will be held in De Smet at the De Smet Event and Wellness Center on Tues., Sept. 6, … more

9/1/22

Dogs and their owners enjoyed the last hour of the De Smet swimming pool season on Thurs., Aug. 18.

Gone to the dogs

8/24/22

De Smet joins Big Sioux Media

Big Sioux Media Network has announced that the De Smet Bulldogs have joined Big Sioux Media this school year. Games not covered by Valley FiberCom will now be covered by Big Sioux Media. They will … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 8/24/22

The Village Assisted Living hires new administrator

Michael Siefker is a retired professional firefighter from Amarillo, Texas. He retired after 25 years of service as a lieutenant and paramedic and moved to De Smet seven years ago, residing north of … more

8/24/22

Movie night set

De Smet Alliance Church is hosting a movie night on Sat. Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m. They will be showing "The Most Reluctant Convert." It is a dramatic true story of C.S. Lewis’ journey from committed … more

8/24/22

Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to supervise teens hanging out in the back of Klinkel’s III on Wednesday and Saturday nights. If available, contact the Event Center at 605-854-6060. more

8/24/22

Executive Director excited to be here

<p>A new De Smet Development Corporation Executive Director, Jamie Lancaster, has moved to De Smet, along with his wife Nicole and their four daughters, Zoey (12), Ellie (10), Josie (8) and … more

By Billi Aughenbaugh, Kingsbury Journal | 8/18/22

Liquor license dispute lingers

The City Council met on Wed., Aug. 10 at the De Smet Event Center to discuss several issues including Grumpy’s liquor license, Delrean Gilligan’s water issues, Kingsbury Journal’s request to … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 8/18/22

The Memorial Society's Anne Aamot demonstrates how to navigate through the kiosk content.

Memorial Society unveils new touchscreen kiosk

Last Thursday, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society (LIWMS) in De Smet unveiled a brand-new digital touchscreen kiosk in the exhibit room of their main building located at 105 Olivet Avenue SE. … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 8/18/22

Welcome back to school!

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary Unpack your Backpack night is Aug. 22. Preschool and 1st -5th grades: Last names (A-K) 6:00-6:30 p.m. Last names (L-Z) 6:30-7:00 p.m.Kindergarten Orientation 5:30-6:00 … more

8/18/22

The De Smet Class of 1970 met in Brookings at the home of Lyle Bowes and Jennifer Wilkins Satter on Saturday night, Aug. 6, to celebrate …. the Class of ’70 turns 70! Thirty-three of the 62 graduates were able to attend.

De Smet Class of ’70 turns 70!

8/10/22

Enrollment growing in De Smet

The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Aug. 8 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The board began by swearing in Norm Koehlmoos as a new school board member for the rest of the current … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 8/10/22

Chamber repaints house

The final touches on the De Smet Chamber Paint South Dakota project have been made to Ron Deethardt's house. It has been scraped and repainted. The Chamber wants to thank Smith Lumber and everyone … more

8/10/22