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New houses are being built to the south of where the old manor in Lake Preston was.

Over the past several decades, the southeast part of town has been home to the Lake Preston Hospital, a manor, a clinic and even a daycare. Over time, things have changed; buildings have deteriorated … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 9/30/22

An old bank table at the Lake Preston Museum.

Bank table a part of Lake Preston history

Upon entering the museum, visitors are directed to the upper level, where the guest book sits on an ornate desk with an inlaid granite writing surface. This desk graced the front of one of the five … more

By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal | 9/30/22

The Lake Preston Homecoming Parade was held on Friday with the flags and marching band leading the pack.

Homecoming parade fun!

9/28/22

Water project approaches end of work season

The Lake Preston City Council held their regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Sept. 13, 2022, at 7 p.m. Mayor Andy Wienk called the meeting to order; the agenda was approved.BANNER ASSOCIATES … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 9/28/22

Transportation to and from Iroquois discussed

Lake Preston’s Board of Education convened on Wed., Sept. 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room for their regular monthly meeting. The board then approved Schoenfish to … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 9/28/22

Nothing says fall more than a harvest moon and Friday night football game.

Full moon after the game

9/28/22

Senior parents showing off their dance moves while performing their skit, "Glow Sharks."

Larsen, Malone crowned at coronation

According to Wikipedia, homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former students and members of the high school to celebrate an organization’s existence. What better way to start off … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 9/14/22

Fall clean up around town

Dumpsters will be coming to town for the annual fall cleanup from Sept. 30- Oct. 11. The dumpsters will be located behind City Hall. If elderly or don't have proper equipment, please call the office … more

9/14/22

Royalty candidates are Jake Larson, back left, Jonah Denison and Riley Casper; Ava Malone front left, Stella DeKnikker and Gretta Larson.

Schedule set for homecoming week

Next week is the start of Homecoming Week, a favorite amongst most students. It is a time to show school spirit and a time to highlight student athletes. The school will be buzzing with activities … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 9/9/22

Brityn Davies received Reserve Champion Junior Dairy Goat and 3rd in Showmanship in FFA show.

Lake Preston youth compete at State Fair

9/9/22

Fall clean up around town

Dumpsters will be coming to town for the annual fall cleanup from Sept. 30- Oct. 11. The dumpsters will be located behind City Hall. If elderly or don't have proper equipment, please call the office … more

9/9/22

Museum hours open

The Lake Preston Museum will be open regular hours until Labor Day. After that, staff will be happy to show off the history of Lake Preston for anyone visiting, for family reunions or for any … more

9/9/22

Polar Bear Needs a Home – one of the many projects students worked on last year at Kids First. Here, youth built a home out of toothpicks and marshmallows for the polar bear.

Kids First program a success since 2004

Thanks to a 21st Century Grant applied for by past elementary principal Joan Olson and Shannon Palmlund, the first director, in 2004, youth have been enjoying the Kids First program in Lake Preston … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 9/2/22

Tax levy will not increase in 2023

Lake Preston’s City Council met at City Hall on Aug. 23 at 6:00 p.m., for a special meeting to go over the 2023 budget. Mayor Andy Wienk called the meeting to order, the agenda was approved and no … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 9/2/22

Museum hours open

The Lake Preston Museum will be open regular hours until Labor Day. After that, staff will be happy to show off the history of Lake Preston for anyone visiting, for family reunions or for any … more

9/1/22

Madi Casper received an award for her hard work raising money for the American Heart Association in Sioux Falls this past weekend.

Taking the Kids Heart Challenge to heart

Hearing that someone you know recently had a heart attack is scary news. When Madi Casper learned her grandpa Jay suffered a heart attack and needed open heart surgery last winter, it was scary. It … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 8/24/22

Plans in motion for Harvest Festival

Lake Preston Chamber/4 Lakes Forward has some new members this year. Thanks for coming on board, Brenda Klug/B Cakes, Jeannie Bentley, Jasper Bolin, Moses Bolin, Faye Esser, Ryan Hageman, Kingsbury … more

By Dar Deknikker | 8/24/22

The brothers of the brush

In 1979, many communities in South Dakota celebrated the centennial of statehood. Lake Preston citizens went all out with their planned activities, including a beard-growing contest. According to the … more

By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal | 8/24/22

Museum hours open

The Lake Preston Museum will be open regular hours until Labor Day. After that, staff will be happy to show off the history of Lake Preston for anyone visiting, for family reunions or for any … more

8/24/22

Kessler Anderson and Joey Smith color some pictures.

It’s all fun and games at the park

On one Thursday a month during June, July and August, Lake Preston Chamber of Commerce/4 Lakes Forward has hosted a family fun night at Thorsnes Park in Lake Preston, with this past Thursday being … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 8/18/22