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On Aug. 24, the family of George and Ella (Wehrkamp) Kadinger celebrated a family reunion. The Kadingers and their children, Floyd, Kenneth, MaryAnn and George, were long-time residents of the Clark County/Willow Lake area. Each family was represented at the reunion, with many memories shared. Family came from Sturgis, S.D., Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and eastern South Dakota.
Kadinger Family reunion
Jamie Lancaster, De Smet Development Corporation Director, had a large audience in the meeting room at the Event Center during the special city council meeting on Monday night as numerous community members and others attended the meeting, interested in hearing about the upcoming Main Street project.
Main Street details await pricing
The De Smet City Council met on Mon., Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center for a special meeting to discuss the Main Street project and the additional features that they would like to … more
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Pictured are Jo Botkin, back left, Noah Luethmers, Kaleb Johnson, Owen Anderson, Donovan Sandven, Chase Temme, Gabe Aughenbaugh; Cambria Gross, front left, Alaina Albrecht, Jaidynn Geidd, Arabel Aughenbaugh, Addy Schaeffer, Bella Wilkinson, Adalyn Gross, Savannah Larson and Gemma Luethmers. 
De Smet runners ready to race
De Smet High School Head Coach Cory Haugen is eager to begin another year of cross country. A great core of young runners is returning for the boys. Chase Temme is the lone returner from state, and … more
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Kate Framstad and her dog Pete of De Smet competed in the 4-H Central Regional Dog Championship held Aug. 17 in Mitchell, earning the following awards. Showmanship – Purple Rally Intermediate – Blue Agility Off Leash – White Obedience Pre-Novice – 3rd Place Dog Skillathon – 3rd Place
Kate and Pete compete
Second Street trees get a second look
The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. to discuss several topics including rezoning the school’s lot, event center parking lot, city project updates, resolution for IM28 and De … more
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A new Airbnb will be live soon. This historic home is 2 bed/1 bath and will be ready for visitors soon.
Wild Rose Cottage to welcome visitors
Soon, a new Airbnb will be open in De Smet, welcoming vacationers and travelers. James and Edith Jesser of Iroquois bought the charming 1922 house at 310 South Dakota Highway 25 in January as an … more
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Noah, left, Morgan and Lisa Ruth paid a visit to their great-, great-, great-grandfather's home.
Family of ‘Banker Ruth’ return for visit
A unique day for De Smet! Rarely do we get family of founding members of De Smet, but this week, it happened. Morgan Ruth, his wife Lisa and son Noah paid a visit to their great-, great-, … more
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Almost 350 students enrolled in school this year
The De Smet School Board met briefly on Mon., Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. The De Smet School will be busy in the upcoming days. • Wed., Aug. 14 - New staff will be in the school • Thurs., Aug. 15 - All … more
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Codi Beck
Six new teachers at De Smet School
The De Smet School District will have six new teachers when school begins this year. codi beck Background: Beck graduated from De Smet High School and has a bachelor’s degree in natural science … more
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Local FFA members attended an FFA Leadership Retreat in Rapid City. They were involved in large and small group activities, focusing on leadership, FFA membership and opportunities and goal setting. On Wednesday afternoon they participated in a community service project in the Rapid City area, and that evening, they attended the lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore. Pictured are Raul Berrones Padraza, State FFA Vice President, left; Liam St. Sauver; Chase Temme; Logan Nielsen; Gavin Temme and Maya Howard, State FFA President.
Leadership retreat
After doing some weeding on Mon., July 22, some of the youth at the Growing Youth Garden show off their produce. From left: Skylar Bendorf, left, Harper Anderson, Lizzie Griffith, Lyla Schoenfelder, Elizabeth Bendorf and Grant Griffith.
Growing Youth Garden in full bloom
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 … more
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Work on Second Street in De Smet has begun. Crews have been busy connecting homes through above-ground lines to the water. They were still digging after 9:30 Friday evening.
2nd Street construction
Old elementary prepared for demolition
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 … more
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Second Street construction begins
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 … more
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Jim, left, Grayson, Leah, Logan, and Julie Millman, along with foreign exchange student Melville Deloye at Mount Rushmore.
Millman family to say good-bye to De Smet
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 … more
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Donations being collected in honor of Tammy Foster
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 … more
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Warne takes reins as new fire chief
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 … more
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Over 75 children and adults attended the Great Plains ZooMobile program at the Hazel L. Meyer Memorial Library in De Smet on June 25.
ZooMobile visits library
Pageant script explores more of the LIW story
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 … more
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Dean Butler’s new book “Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond” was released on June 25, 2024.
Little House actor tells story in ‘Prairie Man’
Dean Butler has released a memoir called “Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond,” which was released on June 25 to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Little House on the … more
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