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A new Holstein junior firefighter

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 8:36pm

The newest junior firefighter with the Holstein Fire & Ambulance Association is a familiar face to Fire Chief Billy Fraser.

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Ida County Fair is July 14-19

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 8:35pm

The 2026 Ida County Fair gets underway next Tuesday, July 14, with the horse show at 4 p.m.

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Galva Farmer’s Market starts July 9

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 8:34pm

The Galva Farmer’s Market is ready for another great summer. It will begin on July 9 and then continue every week on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. until Aug. 20.

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Moratorium approved for data centers

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 8:32pm

Ida County will not be seeing the addition of any new data centers at least for the short term.

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G-H board will need to adopt policy on eighth graders in HS sports

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 8:31pm

Eighth-grade students interested in playing in Raptor athletics at the high school level will need to wait a bit.

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State EMS decision could hammer county hard: Reform bill could end up hurting Ida County with big EMS levy cut

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 8:30pm

Ida County officials are casting a wary eye to the future with the prospect of revenues not being able to keep up with emergency services needs.

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Public Health partnership grows as Ida County joins Siouxland District Health Department

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 8:29pm

Ida County Public Health will become a part of Siouxland District Health Department in providing services to improve the health of Ida County Residents.

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Old Fashioned Wednesday Night

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:55pm

Old Fashioned Wednesday Night: The Cushing community had a beautiful evening on June 24 for their “Cruise into Cushing.” Many people enjoyed admiring the cars, trucks, and tractors.