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My last conversation with Grandpa was over the phone. He was sick and dying. I was 1,200 miles away in residency, learning how to be a family physician. I was not going to make it home in time to see …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, Md
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6/2/21
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June 1, 1911Hayden’s Symphony Orchestra, conducted by one of the best violinists in the west, will play for a dance at the Iroquois opera house tonight. Tickets one dollar. Memorial Sunday services …
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6/2/21
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Students at Iroquois participated in a school-wide reading incentive program once again this school year. Each classroom teacher set individual and/or class reading goals. Once goals were met, …
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6/2/21
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Four people are retiring from the Iroquois School District. Their combined years of service in education span 122 years with 88 ½ years being at Iroquois School. Richard Soma May 19, 2021, was …
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By James Jesser, Kingsbury Journal
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6/2/21
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The Cheney Talking Machine Company was founded in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1914 by Forest Cheney, a concert violinist of the early 1900s. He designed the Cheney Talking Machine to suit his ideas for …
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By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal
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6/2/21
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10 YEARS AGO June 1, 2011 The 22nd Annual Lake Thompson Walleye Tournament will be held June 3-5. Despite high waters flooding the north boat ramp, tourney sponsors have decided to launch all boats …
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6/2/21
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The Lake Preston Pool is tentatively opening next week. Watch "The City of Lake Preston, South Dakota" Facebook page for updates.
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Lots of people came to help put up and retire the flags in the City Park and at the Lake Preston Cemetery on Memorial Day. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time.
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A potluck for the Track and Golf teams was held for the athletes and their parents and grandparents last week. Track Awards Boys MVP: Rhett McMasters Girls MVP:Stellla DeKnikker Best in Field: Hadlee …
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By Darlene Deknikker, Kingsbury Journal
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6/2/21
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The Chamber met at the Lake Preston Cafe where many items were discussed.
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Bea Johnson is a best-selling author, environmentalist and motivational speaker who grew up in the South of France before moving to California at age 18. Johnson said Laura Ingalls Wilder has been …
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By Donna Palmlund, Kingsbury Journal
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6/2/21
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10 YEARS AGO June 1, 2011 Nathan Mann, who will be a junior at De Smet High School this fall, is traveling to Europe this summer as part of the People-to-People Student Ambassador Program. Mann will …
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6/2/21
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De Smet School District will be conducting a school board election June 15. A position vacated by Norm Koehlmoos was temporarily filled by Evan Buckmiller, who wishes to remain on the board. April …
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By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal
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6/2/21
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Gathering local leaders and community residents together for an early morning informational meeting has been a popular event for the past few years. The De Smet Development Corporation has announced …
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6/2/21
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The Schlueters returned home from visiting the Jeff DeBenedettis in Tracy, Calif. While there, they celebrated their daughter Geanna’s birthday.Rick and Vicki Aughenbaugh had as guests Friday …
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By Marlin Clendening
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6/2/21
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6/2/21
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Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church Worship Service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Church, 88.1 FM Radio, Live Facebook. Dennis Helder will be the speaker. Spirit Lake Church Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. …
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By Illdena Poppen
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6/2/21
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There is a blood drive on June 9 from 3-6 p.m. at the Oldham Gym. Donors can make an appointment by calling Sandy Smith at (605) 630-0664. Oldham Library is hosting a reading program during the …
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By Darlene Deknikker
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6/2/21
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