Kingsbury Journal

Athletic directors from Iroquois and Lake Preston High Schools, along with parents and athletes, got together last week to discuss the co-op, rules and other related topics. The coaches from all the sports broke into groups and had more one-on-one with athletes and their parents. Josh McMasters, left, Logan Peskey, Stella DeKnikker and Ava Malone tried on the football, competitive cheer and volleyball uniforms to show the athletes and community.

The Lake Preston Divers and the Iroquois Chiefs have together formed the Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks, beginning this upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Jordan Solberg, Lake Preston Principal and … more

By Kingsbury Journal Staff | 8/10/22

Tax incentive plan for development approved

Lake Preston’s City Council met Monday night at City Hall at 7 p.m., right after a special zoning meeting at 6 p.m. that covered costs associated with housing developments and lots, and the … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 8/10/22

Members of the Busy Blue Bells 4-H Club played Bingo with residents of the Silver Plains. One of the residents, Peggy Jensen, was a founder of the club. Pictured are Bentlee Holt, back left, Khloe Olson, Hadlee Holt, Mallory Carlson, Maddison Reick; Case Carlson, third row left, Owen Paul, Nolan Eichler, Peggy Jenson, Emma Carlson, Aubrey Von Behren, Carson Eichler; Ryker Eschenbaum, second row left, Cooper McDaniel, Weston Eichler, Landry Eschenbaum, Heidi Carlson; Cambree Holt, front left, Madi Casper and Charli McDaniel.

Over 65 years of Achievement Days

The 4-H fairgrounds are busy as Achievement Days are in full swing. Interestingly, one club, the Busy Blue Bells, has been sending members to the county fair for over 65 years. Peggy Jensen was one … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 8/3/22

Five new staff members at Lake Preston School

Lake Preston School welcomes five new staff members this year, and Journal staff asked them a few questions to get acquainted. ANNA KOISTI • Goals for this year: My goals for this year are to be … more

8/3/22

A museum full of fond memories

A museum is an institution which acquires, conserves, researches and exhibits the heritage of humanity and its environment for the purpose of education, study and enjoyment. The Lake Preston Museum … more

By Mary Rockino And Marlys Vincent, Museum Board Members | 8/3/22

Little Sharks volleyball camp, a fundraiser for the high school volleyball team, was held July 25-27 in Lake Preston. The Little Sharks got to work with coaches Heidi Stroud, Tegan Olson and Madi Nelson, along with Lake Preston High School volleyball players. Left: Grades 4-6 girls include Bentlee Holt, back left, Paisley Olson, Khloe Olson, Allie Curd, Kassidy Hesse; Kiraley Johnson, front left, Mya McCloud and Charlie DeKnikker. Right: Grades 1-3 girls attending the camp were Landry Eschenbaum, back left, Aubrey Von Behren, Cambree Holt, Kinzlee Olson, Madi Casper; Grace Pietig, front left, Brooklyn Anderson, Harper Hill, Everly Paul, McKenzie Wendel and Jailey Tolzin.

Watch out for the Little Sharks

8/3/22

Tanya Flegel stands in her flower garden with some fresh cut flowers and one of the bouquets she made up.

Flowers bring smiles to everyone’s faces

Everyone needs to find a “why” in life; for Tanya Flegel, her “why” is simply to make people smile. “I love to see people smile, and fresh flowers seem to always bring smiles to … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 8/3/22

National Night Out set

National Night Out, held annually on the first Tuesday of August, is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. On Tues., Aug 2 at 8 p.m., … more

8/3/22

Lake Area President’s list

Lake Area Tech College announced their President’s list. Congratulations to Nicole Conrad of Lake Preston, S.D., 4.0 grade point average. more

8/3/22

Coach pitch: Everly Paul, back left, Blaikyn PIllar, Cambree Holt, Avery Hesby, Charlie McDaniel, Emma Carlson, Kassidy Hesse, Madi Casper, Coach Amber Nelson. Hatti Hesby, front row left, Grace Pietig, Jailey Tolzin, Lorayne Nelson, Brooklyn Anderson, Harper Hill, McKenzie Wendel.

Summer recreation ball season comes to a close

You may not have heard the words "get your peanuts and popcorn" chanted this summer on the Lake Preston diamond, but that does not mean the youth didn't have a lot of fun this season. Most Monday … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 7/20/22

GEVO sponsors lunch

It was a beautiful day for lunch in the park on Sunday! Many community members came out to enjoy a meal sponsored by GEVO after church in the park. more

7/20/22

Over 120 cars were on display on Main Street at the Kingsbury Klassic Kruisers annual car show.

Kingsbury Klassic Kruisers hold 31st annual car show

With 120 cars on display, the 31st annual Kingsbury Klassic Kruisers Car Show was held in Lake Preston, S.D., on Sun., July 17, 2022. The group itself has been together for 32 years; the first … more

By Sasha Andrews, Kingsbury Journal | 7/20/22

Roselyn Sjolie's family was honored Sunday for all of her work throughout the years on the Chamber and for the town. Lisa Casper, left, Chamber president, Doug Malone, Jan Lemme, Mark Sjolie and his sons, Granger and Braven.

Sjolie honored

7/20/22

Updates on summer projects discussed

Lake Preston’s Board of Education convened on Monday night in the school library. After holding a short initial budget hearing and closing out business from the 2021-2022 school year, they dove … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 7/13/22

Trees being replaced around town

Lake Preston’s City Council met Monday night at City Hall, covering a long list of agenda items. WATER/SEWER PROJECT The meeting kicked off with an update from Banner Associates on the water/sewer … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 7/13/22

Avenue of Flags

Lake Preston’s Avenue of Flags will be posted on July 17 at 7 a.m. for Town and Country Days. The flags will be retired later the same day at 5:30 p.m. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. more

7/13/22

Andy Wienk, Lake Preston Mayor, back left; Al and Deb Vedvei, Jean’s brother and sister-in-law; Jon Vedvei, Jean’s brother; Hadlee Holt, Jean’s great-niece; Corrie Walter, Jeans niece; Charlie Vedvei, Jean’s brother. Helen Vedvei, Jean's mom, front left; Vernon Vedvei, Jean’s uncle; Alec Vedvei, Jean’s dad.

A tree fit for a First Lady

With the help of Lake Preston City Mayor Andy Wienk, Al Vedvei and Kingsbury Conservation District Manager Tanya Flegel, the perfect location was found to plant a tree in memory of Jean Rounds. The … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 7/6/22

The goings on at old country school house

In the Lake Preston Museum, a special room showcases the early days of a schoolroom similar to one seen in a country school. The school teacher sat at her big desk and watched over her students … more

By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal | 7/6/22

Town and Country Days planned for next weekend

Town and Country Days is July 15-17 and the town has some special events planned throughtout the weekend including a Family Fun Night on Friday night, Craft and Vendor Fair and lots of other … more

7/6/22

Ava Malone, left, Hadlee and Bentlee Holt, Khloe Olson and Kinzlee Olson and Cambree Holt all attended the Charolais Junior National Show and Leadership Conference in Nebraska.

Youth compete in national Charolais event

Just short of 400 youth and approximately 675 cattle from 31 states met in Grand Island, Neb., from June 19 -24 for the Charolais Junior National Show and Leadership Conference. Those in attendance … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 6/29/22