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Calliana Fields, De Smet, competed in the Miss South Dakota Teen Pageant last weekend in Brookings. Here, she participates in the on-stage conversation portion of the pageant. She received the top prize for that part of the competition, which earned her a $150 scholarship.
Fields at State Competition
Jamie Lancaster, Amy Kruse, Billi Aughenbaugh and Rita Anderson represented De Smet at South Dakota State University Extension's fifth annual ENERGIZE conference held in Wessington Springs. This event was packed with break-out sessions sprinkled around town, where attendees heard from local businesses followed by a selected break-out session. Anderson was asked to be a session speaker, where she gave a presentation on the Highway 14 Trail Project, the structure of the Kingsbury Journal and other local happenings in De Smet. Next year, this conference will be held somewhere West River.
Getting ENERGIZED
On the last day of school, Berry Fast Cycles came to the American Lutheran Church parking lot to fix children's bikes and get them ready for summer. AJ Grubb Jr., left, Hunter Grubb and Logan Griffith with the Wellness Coalition, were getting their bikes ready. This is the third year that the Wellness Coalition has hosted this event. They gave away six helmets and four bikes.
Fixin’ bikes for summer
De Smet state golf tournament qualifiers are Cael Schoenfelder, left, Kasen Janssen, Tom Aughenbaugh and Harper Anderson.
Headed to state golf
Six sculptures installed on Main Street’s Sculpture Trail
Community members worked with Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk founder Jim Clark and De Smet native Greg Carmon to set six new statues on Calumet Avenue on Wed., May 24. Four artists were in attendance to … more
At the De Smet High School FFA banquet on May 16, 2023, new FFA officers were installed. Chauncey Driscoll, back left, chaplain; Connor Johnson, president; Trace Van Regenmorter, vice president; Gannon Gilligan, reporter; Breyten Johnson, sentinel; Logan Nielsen, front left, student advisor; Slayten Wilkinson, historian; Tanner Tolzin, treasurer; Macailyn Pillar, secretary, and Hailey Lee, parliamentarian.
FFA officers installed
On Fri., May 19, 2023, the Class of 2027 celebrated their eighth-grade graduation. Jennifer Davis, back left, Domanic Frazier, Cody Zell, Owen Anderson, Gabriel Aughenbaugh, Carter Wilkinson, Coy Van Regenmorter, Trace Rowcliffe, Noah Luethmers, Liam St. Sauver, Donovan Sandven; Oscar Petersen, middle left, Gavin Temme, Jordyn Gilligan, Remi Efraimson, Erica Johnson, Savannah Larson, Sophia Gigov, Charli McCune, Kody Rowcliffe, Eli Hubbard; Jordan Botkin, front left, Jael Koistinen, Adalyn Gross, Charlotte Fields, Ava Poppinga, Cortney Smith, Xander Hendrickson and Ethan Palmlund.
Class of 2027
Miss Dakota Plains’ Outstanding Teen Calli Fields spoke to all of the De Smet Middle and High School students on the last day of the school year about her pageant platform, “Sobriety in the United States.” She will be competing June 1-2, 2023, at the Miss South Dakota Teen pageant, which will be held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at South Dakota State University in Brookings.
Fields speaks as Miss Dakota Plains’ Outstanding Teen
Mallen Kruger spent a beautiful evening using her artistic abilities to freshen up the paint on a statue in the St. Thomas Cemetery.
Freshening up statues
Athletes honored at awards event
De Smet’s Athletic Awards Night was held May 15 in the Event Center. The annual event highlights athletic support and student athlete achievements in each sport, in addition to awarding a variety … more
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Upcoming: Semi-Annual Community Gathering
Spring is well underway, and summer is right around the corner. Sounds like a good time to enjoy some sweet rolls, hear the latest community updates and visit with friends and acquaintances. If you … more
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Cramer brightens days with the blessing of music
If you happen to be walking the halls of the Good Samaritan Society on any given morning after breakfast, you will likely hear the strains of organ music coming from the chapel. If you peek in your … more
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De Smet High School service learning students, Josh Siefert, back left, Willem Lim, Mia Yockey, Sophia Barr; Alyssa Asleson, front left, and Mirra Beck, show off handmade tie blankets made as a class project to donate to the De Smet Food Pantry.
Students learn benefits of giving back
Shannon Palmlund’s service learning class, a semester-long course with no set curriculum, allows students to work on projects that give back to the community. Their first major project for the year … more
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Campground considered for trailer park
During De Smet’s City Council meeting on Wed., May 10, a new council was established, with members sworn in, positions appointed, and city designations determined, along with discussion of how to … more
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Bakery Skills at The Village
On Wed., May 3, Berniece Koester, left, Betty Penner, Ron Hedrick, Esther Weber and Margaret Anderson, residents of The Village Assisted Living, were reminiscing after Tina Schipper, a volunteer (not … more
Augustana University announces graduates
Augustana University is proud to announce the graduating Class of 2023. Of the 391 students who earned baccalaureate degrees, nearly half will graduate with honors. Another 178 students earned a … more
Jordan Rusche, daughter of Warren and April Rusche, Bancroft, receiving a few of her many academic and journalism awards before graduating from South Dakota State University on May 6, 2023.
Rusche takes next step in journalism journey
Jordan Rusche, De Smet High School alumna, South Dakota State University graduate, academic award winner and 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief of the SDSU Collegian, is venturing into the ever-evolving world … more
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The De Smet Land and Homesite judging team in El Reno, Okla., before the awards banquet. Kasen Janssen, left, Tucker Anderson, Connor Johnson, Gannon Gruenhagen and Jada Burke.
FFA judging team competes at Nationals
Five members of the De Smet High School FFA traveled to Oklahoma April 30 – May 5 for the National Land and Homesite competition, having qualified for national by winning the Northeast South Dakota … more
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Enrollment remains strong
The De Smet School Board met on Mon., May 8, for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with President Shane Roth congratulating Abi Van Regenmorter on her new title, Superintendent Doctor … more
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De Smet Outdoor Show draws hundreds of visitors
The second annual De Smet Outdoor Show took place last Sat., May 6, and was once again a big success. The De Smet Event & Wellness Center welcomed roughly 300 visitors who came to see more than … more
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