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CO2 pipeline meeting draws large crowd

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) held its third meeting across South Dakota on Thursday in De Smet, listening to the public regarding Summit Carbon Solutions’ planned Midwest …

Cattlemen supporting students and schools

The Kingsbury County Cattlemen’s Association (KCCA) is always looking for ways to give back to local communities, especially when they have an opportunity to help youth and agricultural programs. …

History and industry lessons enjoyed by group

Sean Flynn has always been one of the favorite IMPACT speakers. This year, the group traveled to Flynn’s home turf of Dakota Wesleyan University, where he is a history professor. Flynn always grabs …

Osceola road repairs discussed

The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., Jan. 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse. The meeting began with each person giving an oath of office: • State’s Attorney - Gary …

Christmas party leads to a sweet donation

When people think of FFA, most think of farming, livestock, the FFA creed, leadership and the blue corduroy jacket. However, there is much more to FFA. Recently, the Lake Preston FFA Chapter decided …

De Smet

New administrator at The Village

The Village Assisted Living in De Smet welcomed new administrator Samantha Holida in December 2024. Holida attended Lake Area Technical College for nursing and is currently working to obtain her …

Old elementary to be torn down soon

The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the building, the beef program with the school, handling practices with early dismissals and the school’s audit company. …

De Smet blood drive

De Smet blood drive The recent De Smet Community Blood Drive held on Wed., Jan. 8 was a success for the local community, with 20 donors contributing 19 units of life-saving blood. FIRST-TIME …

Music department receives grant

De Smet High School was recently chosen as one of 10 schools in the country to receive a grant for a Tri-M Chapter. The Tri-M® Music Honor Society, a program of the National Association for Music …

De Smet Trading Company open again

Owners Susan and Eric Eastin have reopened their doors at the De Smet Trading Company at 203 Calumet Avenue in De Smet. For those unfamiliar with the store, it is filled with a variety of antiques …

Lake Preston

Two longtime teachers to retire

The Lake Preston Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tue., Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room. The highlight of the meeting was the announcement that two …

LP Forward looks to future events

Lake Preston Forward recently held a board election, and members are looking forward to another great year of serving the community. Everyone is encouraged to get involved. OFFICERS • President: …

Brown encourages future firefighters

The Lake Preston Volunteer Fire Department has been blessed to have many members who have served for numerous years, and Todd Brown is one of them. Brown has been a member of the fire department for …

Trash collection rates going up

The Lake Preston City Council held its first regular monthly meeting of the new year on Mon., Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. They received the fire department’s annual report and approved an …

Home-fire protection revolutionized

As this is fire season, and fires are dominating the headlines, the Pyrene fire extinguisher at the Lake Preston Museum is of historical importance. Prior to the invention of the fire extinguisher, …

Sports & Outdoors
Outdoors

Hunter goes huntin’

Hunter Halverson of De Smet bagged this nice mule deer with a Tikka 300 Win Mag near Hot Springs.  Want to become Kingsbury famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to …

Annual visitors

Jeff Becker, left, and his dad Rocky Becker, both from Wisconsin, have been visiting South Dakota for many years to hunt pheasants in the Iroquois area and had good luck this season. Jeff said they …

First ever deer

Sage Smith of Lake Preston filled his mentor tag by shooting his very first deer ever, using a Ruger 243 rifle. (Submitted photo) Want to become Kingsbury famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish …

Cross Country
De Smet Bulldogs

A Bulldog win over the Howard Tigers

De Smet hosted the defending state champions, the Howard Tigers, on Tues., Jan. 24. FIRST QUARTER During the first half, Sam Gigov hit a three-pointer from the corner, which was answered by Howard on …

Bulldogs come out on top over Tigers, Blackjacks

The De Smet girls hosted Howard in a doubleheader on Tues., Jan. 14. FIRST HALF The Tigers jumped out to an early lead in the first few minutes, with a strong attack on defense, getting the ball back …

Bulldogs win over Cardinals, Sharks

The Bulldogs hosted the Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones for their second home game of the week on Tues., Jan. 7. FIRST HALF The game was fast-paced and back-and-forth. The officials allowed a physical …

De Smet fights against two Cardinal teams

The De Smet Bulldogs hosted the Deuel Cardinals on Mon., Jan. 6. FIRST HALF De Smet controlled the first quarter of the game, finding success in the paint with Grant Wilkinson. Both teams played …

Bulldogs prove they can compete

The De Smet Bulldogs hosted the 5-0 Dell Rapids St. Mary (DRSM) Cardinals on Thurs., Jan. 2. FIRST HALF During the first half, the Bulldogs handled the DRSM press well, and both teams played …

I/LP Sharks

Sharks beat the Vikings in tight game

In a thrilling opening night of the 281 Conference Tournament, the fourth-seeded Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks boys basketball team edged out the James Valley Christian (JVC) Vikings, 68-64. …

Tough losses against De Smet, Hitchcock-Tulare

The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks faced the De Smet Bulldogs early in the week before starting play in the 281 Conference Tournament. FIRST HALF The Bulldogs began the game with a 7-0 run. …

Sharks fall to Patriots, Dolphins

The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks faced some tough conference foes this week, playing 281 Conference team Hitchcock-Tulare in Hitchcock and then facing Dakota Valley Conference opponent, the …

Sharks dominate Patriots, fall to Dolphins

The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks boys basketball team experienced a mixed week on the court, securing a statement win against the Hitchcock-Tulare/Doland Patriots on Tuesday in Hitchcock but …

Sharks split week with a win and a loss

The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks boys basketball team faced a week of mixed results, finishing with a 1-1 record after securing a victory over the Highmore-Harrold Pirates and falling to the …

Features
Columnists
It’s Monday morning. The sun is shining. Delmer informed me via text that it is five degrees in De Smet, South Dakota. On a similar January day nearly 70 years ago, our mother would have said, …
It’s Monday night and negative 16 degrees with a feels-like temperature of negative 33. The only positive thing about temperatures like this is that it must get warmer, right? Although I’ve been …
In a world dominated by drive-through meals and microwave dinners, it’s easy to fall into the trap of convenience eating, often at the expense of our health. As the new year begins, many of us …
In her 2024 Budget Address, Governor Noem announced an educational innovation for the parents and students of South Dakota: Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs). She explained that this investment …
Her freckled face burned bright red. She folded her hands, averted her eyes and whispered, “I need to use the necessary.” This scene led to the attempted escape of the young woman from her …
Our history
10 years ago January 21, 2015 Many local residents attended the Lake Preston Board of Education’s special meeting on Jan. 18. The bleachers were full of people who came to support the school …
25 years ago January 19, 2000 The Bulldogs lost their last two basketball outings, falling to Howard 63-60 on Tuesday and to Castlewood 69-47 on Jan. 14. The Bulldogs were hampered by the loss of …
Around the county
Carthage
Trinity Lutheran Church worship: Sat., Jan. 25, 6 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. The Prairie Lutheran Parish had a Unity Service last Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by a meeting and …
Spirit Lake
Sue Geib delivered the church Christmas sacks to Illdena Poppen and Marion Cramer on Friday. Dianne Larson brought popcorn balls to Illdena Poppen on Saturday to share with residents at The Village. …
Esmond
There have been no church services in Esmond the past two Sundays. It has been cold, and we are getting old. There is some movement in the news area, however. Charemon Dunham attended the Kingsbury …
Iroquois

Fifth graders attend program

From Dec. 9 through Dec. 12, Mrs. Heidi Stroud and her Iroquois fifth-grade students had the privilege of attending the Department of Defense STARBASE program. STARBASE focuses on elementary …

Iroquois FCCLA shines at Region V meeting

Ten members of the Iroquois Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter attended the Region V meeting in Brookings on Thurs., Dec. 5, showcasing their skills and leadership in a …

Ramona
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 …
Bancroft
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16. I have heard people say that God doesn’t answer prayer, so why pray? On the contrary, prayer is very powerful. The …
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