Opening weekend is here! For many, pheasant hunting is a traditional family affair, celebrating time outdoors, sharing good food and harvesting birds. Another event occurring this weekend, the …
A historic chapter of Kingsbury County’s past was brought to life on Tues., Oct. 6, as community members gathered at the Lake Preston Cemetery to honor James K. Perkins, the county’s last …
The Kingsbury County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Tues., Oct. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse. The board dedicated the bulk of the session to addressing regional …
Ramona native Jensine Matson, 23, was crowned Miss Brookings 2027 Sunday afternoon at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the South Dakota State University (SDSU) campus. Matson will advance …
The De Smet FFA Chapter is heading back to the national stage after a powerhouse performance at the Northeast Region Land and Homesite Judging event in Webster on Wed., Sept. 30. The local …
Local tables are about to get a lot more flavorful as Terri Koellner officially opens the doors to The Locker, a brand-new custom processing plant and retail meat shop located right here in De Smet. …
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Rita Anderson of Iroquois was honored as a nominee for the prestigious 2026 Spirit of Dakota Award during the organization’s banquet on Oct. 3 at the Huron Event Center. The event marked the …
Scams and how to identify them were discussed at the Medary Women's Fall Retreat held Sept. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington. This year's theme was "The Heart's True Wealth" based on …
Persistent rain showers could not dampen the community's pride or competitive fire in De Smet this week, as the Bulldogs celebrated their 2026 Homecoming. Capping off a spirit-filled week with the …
For the past 10 summers, student athletes from Iroquois and more recently Lake Preston have been able to be part of the 50-hour or 100-hour club. Athletes in grades second through fifth are eligible …
The Lake Preston School Board met on Wed., Oct. 7, 2026. Board members present were President Brett Anderson, Drew Casper, Megan Eichler, Sterling Eschenbaum, Amber Nelson, Rebecca Lolling and Jason …
Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to dave@kingsburyjournal.com to have their photos published!
Jason Paul and his friend Pat Skipper had a great start to the waterfowl hunting season with a nice haul of honkers. Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to …
Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to dave@kingsburyjournal.com to have their photos published!
De Smet hosted the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Raiders on Thurs., Oct. 8. The Bulldogs also celebrated their seniors and paid tribute to the officials for Officials Appreciation Week. The Bulldogs and …
The De Smet Bulldogs traveled to Freeman on Friday night for a Class 9A football matchup against the top-ranked Flyers. De Smet entered the contest with a 4-2 record, while Freeman came in undefeated …
De Smet was on the road to Willow Lake on Tues., Sept. 29 to play the top-five, Class A-rated Cyclones. The Cyclones started with quick, strong attacks at the net and did not slow down. The Bulldogs …
De Smet celebrated Homecoming with a rainy Friday-night football game, hosting the Scotland-Menno Trappers in a 9A matchup. The Bulldogs held on for a 24-22 victory in a back-and-forth contest. First …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks may have found their stride as after this week, they are riding a four-game winning streak. They began the week facing the De Smet Bulldogs in Iroquois. Before …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks wrapped up the regular season Friday night with plenty of fight, plenty of offense and another big night from senior Lucas Peskey; however, the …
There are few things better than a perfect fall evening, Friday night lights and high school football. For the Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks, last Friday night in Arlington was made even sweeter by a …
After a week off from games, the Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks hosted St. Mary Catholic School in Lake Preston on Thursday for their Dig Pink game. Before the game started, the Iroquois/Lake …
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The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks had what seemed a slow week, playing only two games. They faced two 281 Conference opponents, the Hitchcock-Tulare (HT) Patriots and the Highmore-Harrold (HH) …
On Fri., Oct. 9, Pre-K students celebrated Grandparents Day with their grandparents and special grandparents. The afternoon was filled with smiles, laughter and special memories. Students performed …
Eunice Hesby, age 91, of Lake Preston, S.D., passed away on Sat., Oct. 10, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, S.D. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 13, …
Leland “Lee” Edward Poppen, age 83, of Willow Lake, S.D., passed away on Oct. 2, 2026, with many of his loving family members by his side. Celebration of Life service will be 11 …
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Scott Dexter Hodges was born in Lake Preston, S.D., on Feb. 13, 1954, to Howard Dexter Hodges and Joyce (Barstow) Hodges. He grew up on a farm near Erwin, S.D. Scott graduated from …
Donn Hirrschoff was born on March 4, 1951, and passed away on Sept. 22, 2026, at the age of 75. A Celebration of Life was held at 7 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 29, 2026, at Rude’s Funeral …
Quincy Ray “Qray” Kjerstad was born on Sept. 2, 1988, in Rapid City, S.D., to Kent and Stephanie (Saunders) Kjerstad. He grew up north of Quinn, S.D., on his family’s farm with …
Barbara Wiehr, age 70, of rural Arlington, S.D., passed away Fri., Sept. 18, 2026, at Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be Wed., Sept. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. …
Iroquois Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members traveled to Brookings on Mon., Oct. 5 to participate in the South Dakota FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference. The conference gave …
1966: Dragon Yearbook pickup at the school. The cost is $3.50. Bradley Lingbeck was honored on his fifth birthday at the Keith Lingbeck home, where relatives and neighbors gathered to honor him. …
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 …
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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 …
