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After weeks of collecting clothing donations, the Kingsbury County Food Pantry received a check for $3,089, which exceeded the goal. Pictured is Kenna Hojer, who came up with the idea for the clothing drive, presenting the check to Helen Janish, Lynn Beck, Glenda Haines and Lorinda Anderson. Not pictured is Robyn Flickinger, Food Pantry Coordinator, Carolee Penner and Marlene Somsen.
Food Pantry receives check
A deer was caught crossing Highway 25 during the daytime in De Smet last week.
Slow down, deer
Record number of skaters
A record number were in attendance at the Halloween roller skating party on Fri., Oct. 27, skating the night away at the De Smet Event & Wellness Center. more
2023 De Smet High School Oral Interpretation Team includes Willem Lim, left, Samuel Gigov, Payton Botkin, Sophia Gigov and Neva Clubb.
Oral Interp season under way
The De Smet High School Oral Interpretation team, Willem Lim (senior), Payton Botkin (junior), Samuel Gigov (junior), Neva Clubb (sophomore) and Sophia Gigov (freshman) are led by Lacey Holt. … more
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Three-pound sweet potato
Diane Perry rooted four sweet potatoes' halves in March and in May planted fifteen roots. They harvested 80 pounds of sweet potatoes of various sizes a few weeks ago. Wanna know the trick? Just ask … more
The Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development came to De Smet on Wed., Oct. 18. Pictured are Board Member and business owner Jim Girard, left, District 8 Representative Tim Reisch, De Smet Economic Director Jamie Lancaster, Commissioner Chris Schilken, Finance Officer Tracey Larson and Board Member and business owner Ann Lesch. Not pictured: Board Member and school Superintendent Abi Van Regenmorter.
GOED Commissioner visits De Smet
When the Iroquois drop-off location had 60 bags of clothing to deliver to the De Smet Food Pantry on Thurs., Oct. 19, five De Smet High School juniors including Alyssa Asleson, left, Mirra Beck, Gannon Gilligan, Sam Gigov and Ganon Henrich volunteered to help load the bags of clothing into the trailer for the Kingsbury County Clothing Drive.
650 bags of clothes donated to pantry
The Kingsbury County Food Pantry Clothing Drive lasted for seven weeks with a goal to reach 500 bags of donated clothing. The last day of the drive was Sat., Oct. 21, and they exceeded their goal by … more
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Roller skating at the Event Center
Dates have been released for roller skating at the De Smet Event and Wellness Center. The next roller skating date is Fri., Oct. 27 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to wear their … more
Lancaster finishes first year as Director
De Smet Development Corporation’s Executive Director Jamie Lancaster recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with the De Smet Development Corporation. We asked Lancaster some questions to find … more
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Ball field considered for softball co-op
The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Oct. 11 to discuss several different topics, including water and sewer projects, possible girls softball co-op, county road levy, daycare and a replacement … more
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Brady Anderson (L) and his wife Rachel have purchased Smith’s Lumber from Al Smith (R) and his wife Heidi and will be changing the name to Anderson Lumber.
Lumberyard gets new owners
After 13 years, Smith’s Lumber in De Smet is changing hands. Al Smith and his wife Heidi finalized the sale of the business last week to Brady Anderson and his wife Rachel, who plan to change the … more
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The outside of the newly added elementary school is coming along quite nicely.
New elementary school making progress
Progress on the new De Smet Elementary School can be seen from the outside, but progress is also being made on the inside of the building. We spoke to Superintendent Abi Van Regenmorter to get an … more
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De Smet High School students who competed in land judging in Webster, S.D., were Tanner Tolzin, front left, Gannon Gilligan, Breyten Johnson, Chauncey Driscoll, Chase Temme, Carter Wilkinson, RJ Cleveland; Donovan Sandven, middle left, Kody Rowcliffe, Slayten Wilkinson, Owen Anderson, Brooklyn Coughlin, Hailey Lee, Gavin Temme, Lane Albrecht; Coy Van Regenmorter, back left, Cody Zell, Logan Nielsen, Gabriel Aughenbaugh, Remi Efraimson, Jael Koistinen, Adalyn Gross and Xander Hendrickson.
Land judging team is off to nationals!
The De Smet Land Judging team had another successful year, beginning with land judging school in De Smet on Sept. 7 and land judging in Redfield on Sept. 12. The Northeast Region Land Judging was … more
Young high school journalists from Lake Preston and De Smet are Lucas Unruh, left, Trinity Pirlet, Remi Efraimson, Charli McCune, Jennifer Davis, Savannah Larson, Ava Poppinga, Jael Koistinen and Lydia Carr.
High School publishers take field trip to printers
The Lake Preston Creative Writing class, along with De Smet Journalism students and Kingsbury Journal editor Billi Aughenbaugh, recently traveled to Leader Printing in Madison, S.D. Teachers Krista … more
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The Wound Care at Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital team includes (from left to right): Misty Hanvey, RN; Jennifer Anderson, DNP; and Corbin Surat, RN. The outpatient clinic offers a comprehensive approach for patients with non-healing wounds.
Local wound care team honored
Wound Care at Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction award. Recipients of this prestigious award meet or exceed … more
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Locals hoofin’ for cancer cure
The Kingsbury County Cancer Walk is Sun., Oct. 1, and one new team participating in the walk this year called Hoofin’ for a Cure has been working extra hard to raise donations for Kingsbury County … more
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Mary Jo Wertz
New director at LIW Memorial Society
“I love history. I love Laura. Preserving Laura’s legacy is preserving American history ... our history!” Mary Jo Wertz brings a great deal of joy, enthusiasm and positivity to her new job as … more
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Water tower needs paint, inside and out
The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Sept. 13, at the Event Center to discuss several subjects including the water tower, Second and Chase Streets, the road levy and rock-throwing. WATER TOWER Shane … more
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Tucker Vincent of De Smet competed in the Sioux Valley Cycle Club’s 250 A Class motocross race Sun., Sept. 16 in Renner, S.D. Among local sponsors of Vincent are Castlerock Construction, Hasche Trucking and G&G Seamless. Overall, Vincent placed fifth at Renner in the 250 A race.
Local competes
De Smet’s King George Jensen and Queen Emily Jennings were crowned at De Smet Coronation Sunday night at the Dog House. Britt Carlson, left of King George, Kadyn Fast, Tom Aughenbaugh, Sophia Barr, Heaven Bachelle, Calliana Fields, Embrie Garry and Lane Rigge were all part of the Homecoming Court.
Homecoming week kicks off
De Smet’s Homecoming kicked off on Wed., Sept. 6, when the 2023 Homecoming Royalty was announced. Those nominated were George Jensen, Kadyn Fast, Britt Carlson, Tom Aughenbaugh, Heaven Bachelle, … more
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