On Tues., Dec. 12, the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland (ORR) School District will host its second election of the year as they attempt to pass a $15.95 million General Obligation (GO) Bond, which will be used …
Santa was in De Smet, Iroquois and Lake Preston this past weekend with all the celebrations.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) convened on Wed., Nov. 29, for their quarterly meeting to discuss emergency road closures and Tango Tango and to plan for tabletop training. EMERGENCY …
James Jesser of Iroquois, S.D., has the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to read. Jesser has written two Christmas stories, “The Inheritance” and “Three Wisemen and a Cranky …
If you’re looking for something to do in Kingsbury County, there are still plenty of activities from which to choose. DEC. 6/DEC. 13 — WARM WEDNESDAY From 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., enjoy a cup of soup …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Everyone imagines what it would be like to live out a dream. However, living out dreams brings a whole lot of emotions, both frightening and exciting. Elena Campagnolo is living out one of her dreams …
The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. This meeting kicked off with a public hearing about the ongoing water/sewer …
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It may be in between fall and winter sports for many high school students, but that does not mean students have been without something to do. Some at Lake Preston have been busy competing in FFA …
Bentlee Holt, Lake Preston, shot her first buck this season. (Submitted photo) Want to become Kingsbury famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to jim@kingsburyjournal.com to have …
Josh Starnes had a successful opening day of East River rifle season. He was able to put a stock on him and make the shot. (Submitted photo) Want to become Kingsbury famous? Have you been out getting …
Matias Efraimson shot this buck near De Smet while archery hunting. (Submitted photo) Want to become Kingsbury famous? Have you been out getting some casts in? If so, please send your fish pictures …
The De Smet Bulldogs boys basketball team returned to the practice court Mon., Nov. 27 in preparation to defend their 2023 State Championship title. The Bulldogs have won the State B title the past …
With the change of the sports seasons upon us, the De Smet girls basketball team began practice Nov. 20, took a couple days off for Thanksgiving break and returned to the gym, ready to work hard. …
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The Bulldogs traveled to Avon on Fri., Nov. 3 for a 9B semifinal football matchup with the winner advancing to the State Championship at the Dakotadome. De Smet entered the game with an 8-2 record …
The Bulldogs ended their volleyball season with a loss in the second round of Region 2B play to Wolsey-Wessington Tues., Oct. 31. The Warbirds came out strong the first two sets, and the Bulldogs …
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The 2023 football playoffs continued in De Smet on Thurs., Oct. 26. The No. 4 seed Bulldogs (7-2) took on the No. 12 seed Gayville-Volin (3-6) Raiders in a 9B quarterfinal matchup. De Smet got the …
Losing nine seniors makes things difficult for any team, but the Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks boys basketball team is looking forward to stepping up to the challenge. Practice is underway, and the …
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Winter sports seasons are just beginning for students across the state. The Iroquois/Lake Preston girls basketball team has just over a week and a half of practice under their belts as they prepare …
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The Sharks opened Region volleyball play as the No. 6 seed, facing the James Valley Christian Vikings in Castlewood. Since the Vikings had beaten the Sharks two different times earlier in the season, …
The Sharks ended regular season play against the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Raiders in Iroquois on Tues., Oct. 24. The team started the evening by celebrating seniors Giulia Bertoldo, Elena Campagnolo, …
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The Sharks started the week playing a Class A team, the Elkton/Lake Benton Elks, in Lake Preston on Native American Day. The Sharks struggled to make any waves against the Elks as they tried to find …
Sandra ‘Sandy’ F. Luke, age 68, of Watertown, S.D., passed away on Sun., Nov. 19, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on …
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Barbara Jeanne Carlson, age 82, of Lake Preston, S.D., went to be with her Lord on Wed., Nov. 22, 2023, at Brookings Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 26, …
Phyllis Hovde, age 80, of Huron, S.D., passed away on Mon., Nov. 27, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Her Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 1, …
Roger Edward Christensen, age 69, of Lake Preston, S.D., passed away Thurs., Nov. 23, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnson-Henry …
Wendell E. Schubloom, age 85, of De Smet, S.D., passed away on Wed., Nov. 15, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Mon., Nov. 20, …
Susan Kay Soma, age 74, of Oldham, S.D., passed away Sat., Nov. 18, 2023, at her home due to heart failure. She was a woman of simple joys and enduring love. Services were at 10:30 …
The weather was beautiful for horse-drawn wagon rides Sunday afternoon. Tim Sullivan, owner of Ingalls Homestead, brought one of his teams of horses to Iroquois to give rides about town. Young and …
The Oldham Potato Festival committee awarded the prizes for the floats entered in the parade on Saturday, based on this year's theme: 'We are family.' Little did they know how fitting the oldest …
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 …
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