Twenty-five years ago, each member of the graduating class of 1999 received a $50 book grant from the Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation. The grant was to be used for the graduate’s higher …
On Mon., April 29, 2024, Ty Eschenbaum made a $100,000 donation to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana on behalf of his non-profit, the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF). “I am truly humbled that …
It’s been several years since I have been to the circus. I can’t even remember when it was; probably back with our children when they were little. This week, we are taking grandchildren to the …
I remember in college being struck by a study that showed the incredible increase in the speed that images changed during a typical television show from its early days to the present, and the impact …
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Merle Klinkel of De Smet, a member of American Legion Post 138, was recently honored as a 70-year member of the organization. Klinkel joined the Army National Guard in 1947 and was sent to Camp …
Twenty De Smet FFA members attended the State FFA Convention April 18-20 in Brookings, S.D. Three teams competed in Agribusiness Management, Nursery/Landscape and Milk Quality and Products. Brooklyn …
The De Smet American Legion Post 138 hosted a fun-filled evening of Bingo before a full house Saturday night at the constantly improving American Legion building. The funds raised at this event will …
The Akkermans travel south each winter, but this year was special. They were able to be one of the millions who saw the eclipse firsthand. Gary and Terri Akkerman spend each winter with their …
For the past 50 plus years, the women of the Lake Preston Lutheran Church have been hosting senior night, a night for upcoming graduates and their families to celebrate and share a meal. What started …
What started as a dream in elementary school turned into a reality for Giulia Bertoldo. Bertoldo’s dream came true when she boarded a plane from Italy in August and headed to America through the …
For the past 10 years, the Iroquois School District has had students competing in HOSA - Future Health Professionals. HOSA provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge about health-related …
Horizon Health Care’s Lake Preston Community Health Center has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Program (PCMH) in …
A couple Missouri River walleyes caught by Gene Reiser. (Submitted photo) Send your spring fishing pictures to jim@kingsburyjournal.com to be featured in the newspaper. Want to become Kingsbury …
Ethan Duggan and his son had a great day catching crappies last week. As the weather warms up, the fishing will only get better. (Submitted photo) Please send your photos to jim@kingsburyjournal.com …
Maggie Lindsey caught these two walleyes with a spinning rod that she built. She used an MHX rod kit and did some decorative threadwork and inlayed feathers. (Submitted photo) Please send your photos …
De Smet's golf team competed at Rocky Run Golf Course at the Dell Rapids St. Mary Golf Invitational on Tuesday, April 23.
On Tues., April 23, 2024, the Bulldogs traveled to Estelline to compete against 15 other teams at the Estelline Alumni Meet. Both the boys and girls placed fifth. BOYS 100m Dash 6th: Ganon Henrich …
On Tues., April 9, 2024, the Bulldogs traveled to Volga to compete against nine other teams in the Sioux Valley High School Brace-Hopfinger Relays. The boys placed sixth overall, and the girls placed …
Cory Beck, head golf coach, is in his ninth year of coaching, with Dustin McCune as assistant coach. According to Beck, the Bulldogs have a well-rounded team with senior leadership and young talent …
The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks competed at the Estelline Alumni Track Meet last week. The girls finished 10th as a team, and the boys finished 11th. Girls Shot Put 1st: Hadlee Holt 38’ 5.5” …
The Sharks competed at the De Smet Invitational track meet on Thurs., April 11. The girls finished eighth as a team, and the boys finished 11th. Girls Shot put 1st: Hadlee Holt 37’ 6.5” Discus …
During the nice weather before this recent snow, the Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks track team enjoyed some outdoor practices, getting in shape and working on throwing and handoff techniques. The 31 …
Six members of the Sharks track team participated in the Northern State University indoor track meet in Aberdeen this past week. Josh McMasters, Ryne Green, Nathan Enninga, Hadlee Holt, Faith …
Eugene "Gene" Heitland, age 68, of Bryant, S.D., passed away on Mon., April 22, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., April 28, 2024, at the …
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Mass of Christian Burial for Bernard Edward Duffy was held Saturday at 11 a.m., April 27, 2024, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Brookings, S.D. Visitation was at 9:30 a.m. until …
Frederick “Fred” Johnson, 63, of De Smet, S.D., passed away Mon., April 15, 2024, in Sioux Falls, S.D., surrounded by his family. Fred’s wishes were to be cremated with no formal …
Kenneth Cronkhite, age 93, of Bryant, S.D., passed away on Mon., April 22, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, S.D. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., April 27, …
A private funeral service for Mickie Dean DeKnikker was held on Tues., April 16, 2024, at the Johnson-Henry/Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Arlington, S.D. Interment was at the …
William Joseph “Billy Joe” Eining Jr., age 73, of Huron, S.D., passed away on Tues., April 2, 2024, at Huron Regional Medical Center after his short battle with cancer with family …
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The Iroquois HOSA Chapter competed at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Sioux Falls on April 11-12, where they received recognition for Outstanding HOSA Chapter, for their contribution to the …
In the springtime at Iroquois High School, a brand-new class all about cooking began. Led by teacher candidate Geralyn Wipf from South Dakota State University (SDSU) and watched over by Vicki Dant, …
The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland National Honor Society held their induction ceremony on Mon., April 29. The four current NHS members, Clay Misar, Emily Matson, Julia Trygstad and Caden Hojer, inducted 11 …
Our local newspaper is back and with a new name, a new look, a volunteer staff and a modern web site! Click on this headline to learn more about how it all happened.
The story of the Kingsbury Journal and how it became a reality was featured during the September 7th episode of Dakota Life on the South Dakota Public Broadcasting television channel. Broadcasters …
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We've managed to restart our local paper. But that's just the beginning. We need help keeping our local paper – and our communities – alive, active and connected. Everyone can …
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