The 70th annual Kingsbury County Snow Queen contest will be held on Sun., Nov. 15, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lake Preston gym. The event features the crowning of the Snow Queen and Little Miss …
The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Thurs., Nov. 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse to address critical county infrastructure and emergency management matters. generator …
Over 40 vendors are scheduled to be at the De Smet Community Women's (DCW) annual craft show held at the De Smet Event Center on Nov. 14. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the show runs until 2 p.m. Admission …
Horizon Health welcomes a new face on its executive team. Dr. Lamar Koistinen, DDS, has been promoted to chief dental officer. Dr. Koistinen has practiced at Horizon Health’s De Smet dental clinic …
The Kingsbury County Snow Queen will be held on Sun., Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Clue #3 for the snowman this year: A northern life with a southern twist, A match sealed warm beneath winter’s mist. Cheeks …
De Smet veteran Greg Skyberg recently participated in the Midwest Honor Flight, a deeply moving experience that offered a stark contrast to his initial return from military service decades ago. …
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is time to start planning for our annual meeting. Join us Tues., Dec. 8 at 7 a.m. at The Oxbow, where delicious caramel rolls and coffee will be waiting …
After nearly three decades serving as the familiar face and operational anchor of local healthcare, Nancy Wienk is officially preparing to step away from the front desk. Wienk, who currently serves …
The community is looking to pack the house as Prairie Fire Bar & Grill prepares to kick off its high-stakes Chase the Ace fundraiser on Fri., Nov. 6, located inside the Kingsbury County Country …
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 …
It is not uncommon to see yards decorated with lights and blow-ups for Christmas, but in Lake Preston, there is one house decorated for a different holiday. Since 1992, Rene'e Backman has been …
As students approach graduation, one of the many questions they are asked is what their plans are after school. This is a big decision as many might not know what those plans look like. Juniors at …
First Planning District of Watertown led a training, focusing on Robert’s Rules of Order, meeting procedures, public participation and open government. Keeping public meetings organized, fair and …
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 …
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 Bulldogs hosted Oldham-Ramona-Rutland in the first round of the 2B Region games. De Smet played strong throughout the three-set win over the Raiders. The Bulldogs hit the ball well, all across …
De Smet hosted Arlington for the last regular-season game of the year, also designated as their Dig Pink Out Night. Members of the De Smet volleyball team decorated and displayed volleyballs in the …
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 …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks hosted the first round of region volleyball play in Lake Preston as they took on the #10-seeded James Valley Christan (JVC) Vikings. They were looking for a …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston (I/LP) Sharks played their last regular-season match against the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland (ORR) Raiders. Alise Hope started play off right for the Sharks with a kill. Then, …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks competitive cheer team spent the last half of the summer preparing their routine for 2026 and were ready to go, when the season started. Then, the unforeseen …
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 …
Alberta Gladys Stevens, 83, began her new journey in heaven on Nov. 1, 2026. Memorial Services were at 10 a.m., Mon., Nov. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage. Inurnment followed …
Lorraine Joann (Jo) Albers, age 85, of Oldham, S.D., passed away Sat., Nov. 7, 2026, at her home in Oldham. Jo requested no funeral and a private family burial. Arrangements have be …
Larry Wicks, 87, of Carpenter and Cavour, S.D., died peacefully at home on Thurs., Oct. 29 after a short battle with cancer. Larry Allen Wicks was born on Sept. 30, 1939, to Harvey and …
Kathleen Ann Martin, 83, of Henderson, Ky., passed away on Wed., Oct. 7, 2026, at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson. Kathleen was born in De Smet, S.D., on June 15, 1943, to the late …
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, …
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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