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This year, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Soceity is hosting "Badger Clark - The Cowboy Poet" radio play on Sat., Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. The cast and crew have been preparing for this event. It will be livestreamed in cooperation with South Dakota Public Broadcasting, on Facebook and also available to watch in person by calling the Event Center at 605-854-6060. Be sure to tune in to see this year's radio show!

12/6/23

Our mom used the seven elements of design in her decorating scheme - Deloris, Donald, Darlene, Dorothy, Delmer, DeAnn and a mother’s love. In our farm home, special art was positioned with care … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 12/6/23

Regardless of the time of year, our mission continues

Our American Legion State Commander Courtney Steffen shares her inspiring messages with our American Legion Family regularly. She has graciously allowed me to share this with the Kingsbury Journal … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 12/6/23

Go out and enjoy life to the fullest

My friend Jim Whiting sent me this last week, and although it isn't really Christmassy, it's too good to not pass on this season. A simple encouragement. Enjoy Life to the Fullest We grew up in the … more

By Jim Thompson | 12/6/23

Getting old, and cinnamon roll waffles

This weekend was my birthday, and I was able to enjoy it despite turning another year older and being told I’m “at that age” where things start to go downhill. I went to the eye doctor last … more

By Amy Halverson | 12/6/23

Registration opens for popular winter classes

The IMPACT Leadership Team has planned seven speakers, two tours, 16 yoga and exercise activities, Bingo nights, game days, movies and a Valentine dinner party to keep members busy during January and … more

By Leadership Team | 11/29/23

Iroquois Elementary held Digits & Donuts on Wed., Nov. 22 in the school gym. Loved ones were invited to join their students for donuts and math games before school. Eighty students and loved ones attended the event. Kindergartener Ellie Blue, fifth-grader Brianna Blue and second-grader Micah Blue played multiplication squares while eating their donuts with their grandpa Greg Blue during the Donuts & Digits event.

Digits and Donuts

11/29/23

Food, faith and family

There’s a beautiful simplicity that I love about Thanksgiving. It consists of just three basic parts: food, family and faith. Our forebearers saw fit that Americans should have a day dedicated … more

By Sen. John Thune | 11/29/23

God’s simple plan of salvation

HAVE YOU EVER put a piece of furniture together by following plans? A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were attempting to put a vanity together. In the beginning it seemed fairly simple, but the … more

By Deacon Rick Deknikker, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet | 11/29/23

Life lessons from a lunchbox

Golden leaves crunched under the children’s shoes as they trekked the last mile home from country school. At the neighbor’s driveway, the little girl waved as her four companions turned toward … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 11/29/23

Thank you for your continued support

It did the hearts of Kingsbury County veterans good to see the efforts that our students put into the various Veterans Day programs at our local schools. I look forward to these each year. The 2023 … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 11/29/23

Be someone for someone

Here's a great accidental sermon that Terri McPherson sent me some time ago … a great way to get ready for Christmas! Someone ... What if you were a someone who needed a hug today, and what if you … more

By Jim Thompson | 11/29/23

Missing Thanksgiving, and pretzel salad

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was excited to see my family over the long weekend, but unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. I wasn’t feeling well a few days before … more

By Amy Halverson | 11/29/23

Should you take advantage of Medicare Advantage?

Television is flooded these days with commercials encouraging everyone to sign up for Medicare Advantage (MA). What is MA, and why are they doing this? First of all, here is a bit of history. For … more

By Tom Dean, MD | 11/29/23

Iroquois, De Smet and Willow Lake youth attend attend DakYouth conference

Nineteen area youth, grades 6-12 from Iroquois, De Smet and Willow Lake, and four chaperones attended a DakYouth event Nov. 10-12 in Aberdeen, S.D. The Dakotas Conference of United Methodist … more

11/22/23

Reflecting on past holidays

We’re coming onto Thanksgiving. I am not sure who sent this to me. It’s been years, but it’s worth sharing for THIS holiday; At this time of year, as we approach the holiday season, it’s hard … more

By Jim Thompson | 11/22/23

All I really need to know I learned from …

Our mother loved chickens. She kept them safe and healthy. She smiled as she gathered eggs. Yes, she loved her chickens, but I don’t remember that she ever loved A chicken. Likely, Mom had her … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 11/22/23

Remember to be thankful

IN THE DAYS in which we live, it seems difficult to be thankful with war and suffering across the world – difficult for many to get while raising families and meeting needs. As we celebrate … more

By Deacon Wil Ward, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet | 11/22/23

Legion member addresses liquor license questions

I have previously mentioned that all American Legion Posts are similar, yet each Post differs. For instance, the Porter L. Rich American Legion Post 63 has held a Municipal Retail On-Sale Liquor … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 11/22/23

Leftovers and turkey tetrazzini

It’s always hard to make just the right amount of food, especially for a large crowd. If you end up with leftover turkey, there are many great recipes to try, but you will want to make sure you … more

By Amy Halverson | 11/22/23