“I love history. I love Laura. Preserving Laura’s legacy is preserving American history ... our history!” Mary Jo Wertz brings a great deal of joy, enthusiasm and positivity to her new job as …
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By James Jesser, Kingsbury Journal
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9/20/23
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The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Sept. 13, at the Event Center to discuss several subjects including the water tower, Second and Chase Streets, the road levy and rock-throwing. WATER TOWER Shane …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/20/23
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9/20/23
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De Smet’s Homecoming kicked off on Wed., Sept. 6, when the 2023 Homecoming Royalty was announced. Those nominated were George Jensen, Kadyn Fast, Britt Carlson, Tom Aughenbaugh, Heaven Bachelle, …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/14/23
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Almost 30 De Smet residents attended the De Smet City Council’s Special Meeting held on Wed., Sept. 6, at the De Smet Event Center to go over the Second Street and Chase Street water, sewer and …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/14/23
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The school has been busy with dress-up days, cross-country meets, volleyball games and lots of festivities.
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9/14/23
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The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. for a brief meeting. The highlights from the meeting were that a softball coop may be starting, and school enrollment continues to grow. …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/14/23
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De Smet Chamber of Commerce has a goal to update the wooden sign at the intersection of Highway 25 and Highway 14 to a digital sign. According to Chad Kruse, chamber president, the goal is to make …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/6/23
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De Smet School Board President Shane Roth has been elected as the Second Vice President of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Board of Directors. ASBSD’s Second Vice President …
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9/6/23
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The De Smet City Council held a special meeting on Wed., Aug. 30, at City Hall to go over special liquor licenses and the first reading of the 2024 Appropriations Ordinance IV-226. All special liquor …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/6/23
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De Smet students will be celebrating homecoming week, Sept. 10-16, with the following events. Sunday – Coronation will be held at the Dog House at 7 p.m. School Dress-Up Days: Monday - Hawaiian Day …
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9/6/23
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If you need help moving, two new businesses in De Smet may be able to help. If you are struggling with getting around physically, Dr. Rylie Osthus with Dakota Family Chiropractic can help, and if you …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/30/23
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On Fri., Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., the De Smet Bulldogs will be playing football against Oldham-Ramona-Rutland in Rutland. Rutland will be holding their 8th Annual Military/First Responder Appreciation …
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8/30/23
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The De Smet Community Women (DCW) held a New Member Supper on Aug. 16 at the De Smet Event Center. We reached out to the DCW and the Lake Preston Progressive Community Women (PCW) to find out more …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/23/23
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Last Wed., Aug. 16, the Hazel Meyer Memorial Library lawn was filled with vendors from Arlington, De Smet and Hayti, selling their goods at the Farmers Market for the final time of the season. The …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/23/23
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On Mon., Aug. 14, the De Smet School Board met to discuss regular business including the school’s growing enrollment numbers, the new bus and the elementary school project. GROWING ENROLLMENT Both …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/16/23
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The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Aug. 9, at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss several things including plans for parking at the new elementary school, the Event Center and swimming …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/16/23
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Congratulations to Jaycie Forbes, daughter of Troy and Pam Forbes, on being named the 2023 American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Junior Breeder of the Year. Forbes' family owns and operates …
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8/9/23
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The De Smet Bulldog football team has been practicing since last Thursday. The volleyball team starts practice on Thur., Aug. 10. The football team's first game is on Fri., Aug. 18 against Castlewood …
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8/9/23
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