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Attention mama bears

As we enter the week of Mother's Day, I felt like I should share my heart and my words with the gals. Please know you are loved and cherished, and your kiddos (or any that you love like your own) are … more

By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church | 5/10/23

Healing, with the help of bunny cake

For those who may have noticed my name missing from last week’s paper or a change in my writing, I just wanted to share the reason why. My dad has been struggling with pulmonary fibrosis and heart … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/10/23

Economic development is a team sport, and everyone wins

It is Economic Development Week. Created in 2016 by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), this is a time to highlight the work done in countless towns, cities, counties and states of … more

By Jamie Lancaster | 5/10/23

‘Top Ten’ myths about the American flag

I have had a lot of well-meaning people tell me some of these myths about our U.S. flag, and I am sure that many others have been told some of these same myths, too. I thought with Memorial Day … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 5/10/23

Long-time care workers help make every day the best day

According to the Department of Labor, about 30 percent of the total workforce in the United States will now change jobs every 12 months. In this fluctuating work world stand two employees at the De … more

By Stuart Twite, Good Samaritan Society Coordinator Of Social Services | 5/10/23

The De Smet Event Center was rockin’ and rollin’ on Sun., April 30 as Robby Vee and his Rock ‘n Roll Caravan kicked off the 2023 De Smet Concert Series with a crowd-pleasing performance. Vee performed many famous tunes with special features, such as this one with him shown standing and singing on the bass fiddle, while his band member was playing it. This was an extra special day for Vee and his group as it was the birthdate of his famous father, Bobby Vee, and special tributes were played for him.

Rockin’ and rollin’ away the Sunday

5/3/23

Creating a winning workforce

My first job consisted of a list of farm chores – feed the horses, check the cows, clean the barns. But it was never my intention to keep that job forever. It wasn’t my dad’s wish for me … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/3/23

Countdown to the last day of school

“I am going to miss my friends,” Dorothy lamented to her friend on the phone. Tomorrow was the last day, and she was already counting down until school started in the fall. I had heard Darlene … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/3/23

To our friends and readers

On Sunday afternoon April 23, Jim Thompson suffered a stroke at his home in Sturgis, S.D. He is currently working with doctors to recover the use of his right arm and hand. As a result, The Good … more

By Jim Thompson | 5/3/23

A little reminder that God still loves you

If I am being honest, some days I really don’t like myself. What a way to start out a column! Hear me out. Some days I’m impatient and irritable. Some days my attitude isn't great, and I am not … more

By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church | 5/3/23

County funding, long term care being studied for next year’s session

with the 2023 session behind us, legislators are already hard at work on issues to tackle in the 2024 Legislative session. Earlier in April, legislative leaders selected two interim study topics, … more

By Sen. Casey Crabtree | 5/3/23

Commander encourages working together to preserve benefits

Lake Preston’s Porter L. Rich American Legion Post 63 and Sons of The American Legion Squadron 63 hosted supper with Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola, National Commander of The American Legion on Monday … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 5/3/23

Little known facts about ... paint

As we approach warmer weather, maybe you have an outdoor project you have been eyeing all winter that involves a new coat of paint. Whether you enjoy the process or hate it, paint can give you a new … more

By Mary Lee, Kingsbury Journal | 5/3/23

Capital improvement grant taps into statewide planning

Big news! The City of De Smet has been awarded a grant to create a comprehensive capital improvement plan (CIP.) You may have heard about this and wondered: what is it, and why is it a big deal? In … more

By Jamie Lancaster | 5/3/23

Shrinking goiters, and the case for iodized salt

Imagine, just over 100 years ago, nearly one-third of people in the upper Great Lakes/Midwest regions walked around with a goiter on their neck. A goiter is a lump on the throat, which could be as … more

By Andrew Ellsworth, Md | 5/3/23

This calf born on Casey Gross’ farm in the rural Iroquois/Yale area has a perfect heart shape on its forehead. Its mama thinks it’s adorable too but did not think we needed to get any closer for a photo.

Birth mark beauty

4/26/23

A history worth learning

Our kids and our grandkids will be the next generation of leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs. They will also be the leaders of the future of our great American republic. They deserve an … more

By Kristi Noem | 4/26/23

A cut above — advantages of old time technology

It is called progress. We cannot fight it, and truly, few of us would want to totally revert back to “The Good Old Days.” Throughout history, machines have been invented to save time and make … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/26/23

Here are some one-liners

You say you need some Christian jokes for coffee. I've been collecting some through the years. Christian one liners Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket … more

By Jim Thompson | 4/26/23

All about onions, including old-fashioned rings

Onions are a workhorse in many kitchen pantries, adding flavor to so many dishes. Many struggle with choosing the best onion for a recipe, so I thought I’d share some of my onion tips. Yellow … more

By Amy Halverson | 4/26/23