Twenty years ago, Tonya Bumann had a dream. She has always had a passion for helping others, especially the elderly, and wanted to still be present for her husband Doug and sons Brock and Byron. That …
Local student musicians heavily represented Kingsbury County on a statewide stage this weekend, showcasing premier vocal talents and student leadership at the 2026 South Dakota All-State Choir and …
Local communities are preparing to honor the service and sacrifice of area military personnel with a series of upcoming Veterans Day programs, community meals and social events, scheduled across the …
The Kingsbury County Snow Queen will be held on Sun., Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Clue #2 for the snowman this year: Fields stretch far where the frost likes to sit, Chores stack high, yet none ever quit. Once …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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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