The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., Oct. 21 at the Kingsbury County Courthouse to process budget revenues, authorize vehicle maintenance and back structural local grant proposals for …
Kingsbury County Cancer Cares, Inc. continues to make a difference for local residents facing cancer, providing $325,000 in financial assistance to 413 people since its founding in 2009, while …
The ALCW Harvest Festival will be held Sun., Nov. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church, De Smet. The festival includes a meal, bake sale and silent auction. The public is …
The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to finalize dynamic municipal infrastructure plans, to approve critical grant funding for safety and emergency …
The De Smet School Board met on Tues., Oct. 13 to address facility safety concerns, review shifting district enrollment numbers and celebrate earning the highest tier of statewide recognition for …
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. …
The call to be a firefighter definitely is not for everyone. It takes courage, hard work and determination. Firefighters are also some of the most selfless public servants as they sometimes must run …
Marching band has been a long-standing tradition for students in Lake Preston. This year was no different. When the school year began, so did practice for the students, who just wrapped up the season …
Property code enforcement, drainage concerns and ongoing infrastructure projects were among the major topics discussed during the recent Lake Preston City Council meeting on Mon., Oct. 5, 2026, at …
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 …
Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to dave@kingsburyjournal.com to have their photos published!
Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to dave@kingsburyjournal.com to have their photos published!
Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to dave@kingsburyjournal.com to have their photos published!
The De Smet Bulldogs opened the football postseason this week as the No. 11 seed in Class 9A, traveling to Centerville to take on the No. 6-seeded Tornadoes. De Smet entered the matchup with a 4-4 …
The De Smet Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season Fri., Oct. 16 against the No. 2-ranked, undefeated Castlewood Warriors. De Smet received the opening kickoff but was forced to punt after a short …
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 …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks saw their 2026 football season come to an end Thursday night, Oct. 22, as they traveled to Avon to face the Pirates in the opening round of the Class 9B …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks played their last regular-season home game in Lake Preston last week, facing the Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks. Belle Bonomi and Khloe Olson each had kills …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks were on the road last week, playing in Lake Benton, Forestburg and Miller. On Mon., Oct. 12, they began by taking on the Elkton/Lake Benton (ELB) Elks. E/LB …
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 …
Marla J. Bertsch, age 70, of Lake Preston, S.D., passed away on Sunday at the Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Fri., Oct. 23, 2026, at Lake Preston …
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 …
Iroquois students spent a week celebrating the importance of good character. Throughout the week, senior Madi Burma, Teens as Teachers, visited pre-K, kindergarten and first- and second-grade …
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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