Longtime De Smet coach Pat Wheeler was inducted into the Entringer Hall of Fame at the Entringer Classic on Saturday night in Brookings. Wheeler first joined the De Smet High School staff in 1984 and …
more
1/3/24
|
When Dr. Tim Salonen announced his retirement and the closing of his De Smet Veterinary Service office, many were concerned about the clinic’s future. Fortunately, the clinic reopened with new …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
1/3/24
|
De Smet Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) traveled to Dell Rapids, S.D., on Dec. 11 to participate in the Region V meet, comprised of 13 South Dakota FCCLA chapters. Lyla …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/27/23
|
The De Smet Music Boosters held a successful dinner and show on Fri., Dec. 15. The show, “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose,” also featured music from the band and choir and a …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/27/23
|
12/20/23
|
On Mon., Dec. 18, a retirement party was held at the De Smet Veterinary Service office, honoring Dr. Tim Salonen. The small office was full of friends, family and customers who all wanted to wish …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/20/23
|
De Smet sophomore Macailyn Pillar was selected as South Dakota District 2 FFA Vice President for 2023-2024 on Nov. 20. Pillar will be helping with many State FFA events while in office. She has …
more
12/20/23
|
The popular bi-annual community meeting sponsored by the De Smet Development Corporation was held in the back room of the Oxbow Restaurant on Tues., Dec. 12 at 7 a.m. Business and organizational …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/20/23
|
De Smet City Council met on Wed., Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss Impact classes, the Second Street and Chase Street project, changes to the De Smet Event Center contracts …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/20/23
|
12/13/23
|
A new environmental and S.T.E.E.A.M (Sciences, Technologies, Environment, Engineering, Arts and Maths) educational academy opened in De Smet on Dec. 4, Doodlebugs & Dinosweets Academy. Jenney …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/13/23
|
The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the new elementary school, girls softball, the daycare grant and an open board seat. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Superintendent Abi Van …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/13/23
|
The De Smet High School Oral Interpretation team traveled to Harrisburg High School on Dec. 1-2 to participate in the South Dakota State Oral Interpretation Festival. De Smet successfully earned a …
more
By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
|
12/13/23
|
12/13/23
|
12/6/23
|
12/6/23
|
The De Smet Community Women’s Cookie Walk was a huge success. They offered a variety of cookies that all sold very well. It started at 11 a.m., and by 11:40 a.m., they were 85% sold out of …
more
12/6/23
|
The De Smet Alliance Church and Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child again this year. These boxes are packed with quality toys, school supplies and personal …
more
12/6/23
|
Last week's edition of the Kingsbury Journal's story titled, "State grant paves the way for childcare," had an incorrect statement as the drophead. We stated that the "city will use the money to …
more
12/6/23
|