Castlewood Historical Society

07/08/2026

Great to see the progress being made at KeVee's on Main Street Castlewood.

🚨Construction is progressing as anticipated. The south entrance will be temporarily unavailable for about an hour. PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE NORTH ENTRANCE and please watch your step!. The majority of the brickwork is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Tomorrow, the south entrance will be temporarily unavailable most of the day as they will be working on the brickwork above the door. We appreciate your patience through the remodel. If you need anything please call the store and we can get it ready for you! 605-793-2544

05/29/2026

The historical society is so happy to be a part of this project. Looking forward to seeing the progress!

It’s really happening, the demo started today! Updates to come throughout the remodel. Thank you for your support!

05/14/2026

Castlewood Historical Society is pleased to announce recipients of scholarships funded through the Ga***rd Hoftiezer Endowment. Congratulations to Yader Munoz recipient of the $1,000 Ga***rd Hoftiezer Memorial Scholarship and Natalie Akin, recipient of the $1,000 Marjorie Hoftizer O'Brien Scholarship. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for these two deserving students.

Pictured below: Yader Munoz, Richard Wiarda representing the Castlewood Historical Society and Natalie Akin.

02/17/2026

The Castlewood Historical Society is working on restoring Castlewood School class composites which were damaged in the 2022 tornado. The composite for the Class of 37 is the only composite which is missing. We are reaching out to see if anyone would have a copy of the composite or a copy of the 1937 school annual. Class members include Thelma Pommer, Stella Greenfield, Raymond Schmit, Orville Kallemeyn, Philip Parliment, Philip Miller, Orville Hoftiezer, Ruth Sikkink, Bessie Vanderbush, Robert Halverson, Paul Williscroft, DeMaris Brummond, Violet Clausen, and Melvin Ching.

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