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Front, queen Clara Todd and king Broc Wilken. Back, from left: Chloe Murphy, Savannah Cudaback, Regan Ruble, Gillian Chance, Jon Friedrichsen, Kyson Turnquist, Luke Whitmer, Kreighton Krager. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 7:35pm

Ridge View homecoming royalty

2025 Holstein vendor fair. File photo

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 7:31pm

Vendor fair at Legion Hall this Sunday

The American Legion Hall on Main Street in Holstein will be busy with a vendor fair this Sunday, Oct. 18. “We have 33 vendors that are coming,” said organizer Lorna Jepsen. “There are quite a few...

2025 pumpkin carving. File photo by Dan Mundt

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 7:29pm

Pumpkin carving, Halloween Hike this weekend

This weekend will be full of Halloween-themed events at Moorehead Park. “We’ll have pumpkin carving at the depot at Moorehead Park from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday (Oct. 16),” said Ida County...

Breaking free: Ridge View running back Derek Heilman gets free down the left side for a big gain, during the Raptors’ 56-0 homecoming win over Alta-Aurelia. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 7:24pm

Ridge View rocks Alta-Aurelia 56-0 on homecoming

The Ridge View football team capped off homecoming week festivities with a 56-0 victory over the Alta-Aurelia Warriors. The Raptors scored early and often, starting with a swing pass from quarterback...

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 7:22pm

Ridge View girls whip Woodbury Central 3-0

The Ridge View volleyball team notched another Western Valley Conference victory last week at Moville, sweeping the Woodbury Central Wildcats three games to zero. The Raptors came out on top in game...

TOP HEADLINES

Front, queen Clara Todd and king Broc Wilken. Back, from left: Chloe Murphy, Savannah Cudaback, Regan Ruble, Gillian Chance, Jon Friedrichsen, Kyson Turnquist, Luke Whitmer, Kreighton Krager. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View homecoming royalty

10/14/2026 - 7:35pm
2025 Holstein vendor fair. File photo

Vendor fair at Legion Hall this Sunday

10/14/2026 - 7:31pm
2025 pumpkin carving. File photo by Dan Mundt

Pumpkin carving, Halloween Hike this weekend

10/14/2026 - 7:29pm
More childcare spots needed in Ida County

10/14/2026 - 7:26pm
Breaking free: Ridge View running back Derek Heilman gets free down the left side for a big gain, during the Raptors’ 56-0 homecoming win over Alta-Aurelia. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View rocks Alta-Aurelia 56-0 on homecoming

10/14/2026 - 7:24pm
Ridge View girls whip Woodbury Central 3-0

10/14/2026 - 7:22pm
Ridge View homecoming court: From left, Savannah Cudaback, Luke Whitmer, Chloe Murphy, Kreighton Krager, Jon Friedrichsen, Gillian Chance, Broc Wilken, Regan Ruble, Kyson Turnquist, Clara Todd. Photo by Brent Harm

Homecoming week at Ridge View

10/07/2026 - 9:21pm
Holstein eyes new city hall

10/07/2026 - 9:20pm
These kids found out how hard it is to put on and move in fire gear. Photo by Dan Mundt

Holstein Fire Department Public Day

10/07/2026 - 9:20pm
Incumbents dominate county races

10/07/2026 - 9:18pm
Kennedy Stevenson, age 7, of Holstein, was careful as she touched Camo, a ball python. Photo by Dan Mundt

Zoo Day at Stubbs Library

10/07/2026 - 9:17pm
And they’re off!: The Ridge View boys cross country team takes off at the start of the Alta-Aurelia Invitational in Alta. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View cross country team runs at Alta

10/07/2026 - 9:14pm
Smashing one: Ridge View’s Hannah Brown smashes the volleyball past a block attempt in the Raptors’ 3-0 sweep of Siouxland Christian. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View sweeps Siouxland Christian 3-0

10/07/2026 - 9:13pm
West Lyon tops Ridge View 48-7

10/07/2026 - 9:11pm
Ridge View to celebrate Homecoming week

09/30/2026 - 8:17pm

News

Front, queen Clara Todd and king Broc Wilken. Back, from left: Chloe Murphy, Savannah Cudaback, Regan Ruble, Gillian Chance, Jon Friedrichsen, Kyson Turnquist, Luke Whitmer, Kreighton Krager. Photo by Brent Harm

10/14/2026 - 7:35pm

Ridge View homecoming royalty

Vendor fair at Legion Hall this Sunday

Pumpkin carving, Halloween Hike this weekend

More childcare spots needed in Ida County

Homecoming week at Ridge View

Holstein eyes new city hall

Sports

Breaking free: Ridge View running back Derek Heilman gets free down the left side for a big gain, during the Raptors’ 56-0 homecoming win over Alta-Aurelia. Photo by Brent Harm

10/14/2026 - 7:24pm

Ridge View rocks Alta-Aurelia 56-0 on homecoming

The Ridge View football team capped off homecoming week festivities with a 56-0 victory over the Alta-Aurelia Warriors. The Raptors scored early and often, starting with a swing pass from quarterback Broc Wilken that running back Derek Heilman took...

Ridge View girls whip Woodbury Central 3-0

Ridge View cross country team runs at Alta

Ridge View sweeps Siouxland Christian 3-0

West Lyon tops Ridge View 48-7

Ridge View rolls past Lawton-Bronson 45-7

Obituaries

10/21/2026 - 12:26pm

Sharon Sue Clausen

Sharon Sue Clausen 1945 – 2026 HOLSTEIN - Sharon Sue Clausen, 81, passed away at home surrounded by the warmth of the family she loved so dearly on Oct. 17, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the United...

Karla Henderson

Harold O. Droegmiller

Dale A. and Eula D. Nook

Rosemary Clausen

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