Kingsbury Journal

1911: Products at low prices — eggs 12 cents a dozen

March 2, 1911The bottom has certainly dropped out of the butter and egg market. Butter is down to 15 cents per pound and eggs to 12 cents per dozen. It has been many years since these products have … more

3/5/21

Iroquois FFA Members hosted a Community Breakfast on Sat., Feb. 20. They served over 75 meals consisting of pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit and beverages. Members serving include (front row left to right) Kali Burma, Natalie Cundy, Becca Bich, Jorja Huls, Satoya Myers, Celeste Borgan, Shelby Pekron, Kera Dubro (back row left to right) Katie Dubro, Kaylee Morehead, Sierra Kogel, Harley Nelson, Logan Pekron, Damon Froke and Lexi Burma.

FFA Week brought pancakes and annual Ag Olympics

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is, and the impact it has on members every day. National FFA Week was February 20-27, 2021, and … more

By Breanna Mueller | 3/5/21

Regular season ends

For the final game of the regular season, the Lady Chiefs travelled to Estelline. The Redhawks’ offense proved tough to defend as they defeated Iroquois/Doland. Katie Dubro had 10 points and 10 … more

By Lindsay Nolte, Kingsbury Journal | 2/28/21

‘Don’t be afraid to try new things or activities’

Justin Bryan Bice will be a 2021 graduate of Iroquois High School in May. Justin is the son of Wesley and Starla Bice of Yale, S.D. Throughout high school, Justin has been involved in the … more

2/28/21

Students raise nearly $500

The Iroquois Elementary Student Council concluded their Veterans' Buddy Basket project this week. Their fundraising efforts raised nearly $500 that was used to buy personal and household items which … more

2/28/21

1931: A drifter turned check artist?

February 16, 1911 A large number of people whose cisterns are dry are hoping for early spring rains. Next Sunday services will be as usual, but at the evening service, it being the World’s … more

2/17/21

Richard Tilton demonstrates one of the machines his company manufactures.

Ironworkers help with metal fabrication

Iroquois Ironworker, Inc., a small manufacturing company in Iroquois, S.D., was established in Iroquois in 2003 by Richard Tilton. Eleven employees build hydraulic machines for metal fabrication. … more

By James Jesser, Kingsbury Journal | 2/10/21

1911: The banana weather was interrupted

February 9, 1911The members and friends of the Cong’l church are earnestly requested to be present at the morning service next Sunday, as a meeting is called to decide whether to celebrate the 25th … more

2/10/21

Huls works hard despite size

IROQUOIS/DOLAND VS OLDHAM-RAMONA/RUTLAND On Mon., Jan. 25, the Lady Chiefs took a loss to the Raiders on the road in Ramona. Katie Dubro had 17 points and seven rebounds. Kaitlyn Maas scored 12 … more

By Lindsay Nolte, Kingsbury Journal | 2/3/21

Back Row (left to right): Logan Pekron, Harley Nelson, Katie Dubro and Sierra Kogel, Front Row (left to right): Kaylee Morehead, Lily Blue and Lexi Burma

State FFA champions named in Leadership Development Events

South Dakota FFAs annual State Leadership Development Events continued this year in a new format, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. South Dakota FFA members from across South Dakota traded their normal … more

2/3/21

1931: Caution: Hot floor registers

February 2, 1911The De Smet News is 31 years old, and the present publisher, C. P. Sherwood, has been connected with the institution for 28 years. That is a long time to be grinding out copy for a … more

2/3/21

1911: Broken furnace caused forced vacations

January 19, 1911: A break in the furnace at the school house last Thursday necessitated the closing of school for a few days until repairs for the furnace could be obtained from the east. The trouble … more

1/27/21

Iroquois students respond to Craig Grossi's questions during a virtual conference with the author. Students learned about his experience in Afghanistan and being befriended by a dog.

Marine author connects with students

“Keep wagging your tail,” was the message shared with Iroquois Middle School students by author Craig Grossi. Craig Grossi, an eight-year U.S. Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan and a … more

By James Jesser, Kingsbury Journal | 1/13/21

1941: That’s some good advice

January 12, 1911: An epidemic of La grippe is again prevalent in these parts, and many are the victims. The disease comes this year in violent form, with a variety of complications and a disposition … more

1/13/21

KSFY Touchstone Energy Scholar awarded to Iroquois student

Iroquois High School Senior, Hayley Geyer, daughter of Rex and Lynette Geyer and top of her class, was selected by her school as KSFY Touchstone Energy Scholar of the week. The school has not … more

By Kingsbury Journal Staff | 1/13/21

1911: Guaranteed satisfactory

De Smet Community Scholarship recipients are reminded to send their fall semester transcripts and spring semester schedules to guidance counselor Kari Fods at kari.fods@k12.sd.us, so the school can … more

1/8/21

1941: Influenza is coming this way! Feel sick? Go to bed.

iroquois newsDecember 29, 1910: At the expiration of his term as county superintendent of schools Jan. 1, A. H. Seymour will become principal and superintendent of the Iroquois Schools. The Iroquois … more

12/31/20

Retired NYFD firefighter, Jules Segot, poses with his Christmas ornament.

Local act of kindness makes 9/11 difference

Small acts of kindness do not go unnoticed. In December 2001, after the World Trade Center disaster, Tricia Holland’s third grade class at Cavour Elementary decided to reach out to the firefighters … more

By James Jesser, Kingsbury Journal | 12/31/20

Iroquois Peer Assistance Team (IPAT) members assembled and delivered fruit bags to forty-one community members. They know how hard this past year has been for everyone, and they completed this community service project hoping to spread some Christmas cheer. There are 21 students on the IPAT team. Pictured, front to back: Harley Nelson, Jorja Huls, Kaitlyn Maas, Heather Geyer, Hayley Geyer, Hannah Hofhenke and Trysten Zavesky.

IPAT spreads Christmas cheer

12/23/20

1910: Young people make the most of moonlight skating

iroquois newsDecember 22, 1910: C. T. Liddle has sold his furniture, undertaking and feed business to Spencer Jordan, who will continue the business at the old stand, the transfer to take place the … more

12/23/20