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He Brews Coffee is located inside Railsback Polishing Bay south of Schaller. Photo submitted

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 7:33pm

A new coffee option on Highway 20

Customers of Railsback Polishing Bay and travelers along Highway 20 have a new spot to stop and get a hot (or cold) cup of coffee. He Brews Coffee is located inside the truck polishing shop, which is...

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 7:32pm

Quad County sheriff’s sale pushed back

A planned sheriff’s sale has been pushed back for an Ida County ethanol plant. Galva-based Quad County Corn Processors was ordered to sale after a bank won a judgment of roughly $19 million. Lincoln...

Tracy Pickhinke. Photo submitted

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 7:30pm

Pickhinke named to 4-H Hall of Fame

Tracy Pickhinke was named the 2026 Sac County inductee to the 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 23. The following information was provided as to why she was Sac County’s choice: When...

Diving save: Ridge View’s Brynlee Grieme makes a diving save on this kill attempt during the Raptors own tournament on Saturday. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 7:26pm

Ridge View nudges past Newell-Fonda 2-0

The Ridge View volleyball squad topped Newell-Fonda in their own volleyball tournament on Saturday, by a score of two games to zero. The Raptors won game one by a tally of 21-18, then sealed the...

Breaking free: Ridge View running back Derek Heilman breaks a tackle or two on this long run against South Central Calhoun. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 7:24pm

South Central Calhoun bests Ridge View 27-15

It started with a bang on Friday night, as Ridge View traveled to Lake City for a non-district matchup against South Central Calhoun. The home team Titans returned the opening kickoff for a...

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He Brews Coffee is located inside Railsback Polishing Bay south of Schaller. Photo submitted

A new coffee option on Highway 20

09/09/2026 - 7:33pm
Quad County sheriff’s sale pushed back

09/09/2026 - 7:32pm
Tracy Pickhinke. Photo submitted

Pickhinke named to 4-H Hall of Fame

09/09/2026 - 7:30pm
4-H Hall of Fame: At center, Chester Lee accepted the certificate stating he and his late wife, Rhonda, had been inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame. Photo submitted

Chester and Rhonda Lee are Ida County 4-H Hall of Fame inductees

09/09/2026 - 7:28pm
Diving save: Ridge View’s Brynlee Grieme makes a diving save on this kill attempt during the Raptors own tournament on Saturday. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View nudges past Newell-Fonda 2-0

09/09/2026 - 7:26pm
Breaking free: Ridge View running back Derek Heilman breaks a tackle or two on this long run against South Central Calhoun. Photo by Brent Harm

South Central Calhoun bests Ridge View 27-15

09/09/2026 - 7:24pm
College football and Ridge View Raptor items are some of the fall inventory at Sunshine & Flora. Photo by Dan Mundt

Sunshine & Flora transitions to fall

09/02/2026 - 8:08pm
Ida County beats state jobs report

09/02/2026 - 8:07pm
Long distance ladies: Ridge View’s Avery Lundt and Taylor Hansen keep pickin’ em up and puttin’ em down at the Deb Hankens Cross Country Meet in Cherokee. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View girls claim second place at Cherokee

09/02/2026 - 8:06pm
Maximum effort: Ridge View’s Max Breyfogle powers his way to a ninth place finish at the Deb Hankens Cross Country Meet in Cherokee. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View boys take third at Cherokee

09/02/2026 - 8:04pm
Ridge View smacks South Central Calhoun 3-1

09/02/2026 - 8:02pm
Gaining ground: Ridge View’s Kreighton Krager is chased by OABCIG defenders on this gallop in the season opener. Photo by Brent Harm

OABCIG tops Ridge View 35-6 in season opener

09/02/2026 - 8:01pm
Ridge View’s 2026-‘27 new teachers: New teachers at Ridge View this year include, front from left: Cadence Stricklett (Galva-Holstein Associate), Abbey Grace Caldwell (Galva-Holstein K-6 Art/TAG), Brady Meyer (Schaller-Crestland Associate), Kamie Crum (Middle School Guidance Counselor), Sandra Lundt (Middle School ELA Teacher), Courtney Pyle (Schaller-Crestland Associate), Anna Godtand (7-12 Band Director). Back row: Jason Blosmo (Galva-Holstein PK-6 Principal), Noah King (Custodian), Megan Blaise (Galva-Holstein Associate), Jared Daniel-Voortman (Galva-Holstein Elementary PE/Health), Kelsi Carlson (High School Ag Teacher), Brett Staab (High School Industrial Tech Teacher), Jen Rau (Galva-Holstein K-6 choir/5-6 Band). Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios

Ridge View students return to classes

08/26/2026 - 9:06pm
The flowers at Kelli’s Greenhouse attract monarch butterflies at this time of year. Photo by Dan Mundt

Shades of autumn at Kelli’s Greenhouse Open House

08/26/2026 - 9:04pm
Galva council hear data center concern

08/26/2026 - 9:02pm

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He Brews Coffee is located inside Railsback Polishing Bay south of Schaller. Photo submitted

09/09/2026 - 7:33pm

A new coffee option on Highway 20

Customers of Railsback Polishing Bay and travelers along Highway 20 have a new spot to stop and get a hot (or cold) cup of coffee. He Brews Coffee is located inside the truck polishing shop, which is located south of Schaller at the intersection of...

Quad County sheriff’s sale pushed back

Pickhinke named to 4-H Hall of Fame

Chester and Rhonda Lee are Ida County 4-H Hall of Fame inductees

Sunshine & Flora transitions to fall

Ida County beats state jobs report

Sports

Diving save: Ridge View’s Brynlee Grieme makes a diving save on this kill attempt during the Raptors own tournament on Saturday. Photo by Brent Harm

09/09/2026 - 7:26pm

Ridge View nudges past Newell-Fonda 2-0

The Ridge View volleyball squad topped Newell-Fonda in their own volleyball tournament on Saturday, by a score of two games to zero. The Raptors won game one by a tally of 21-18, then sealed the victory with a 21-16 win in game two.

South Central Calhoun bests Ridge View 27-15

Ridge View girls claim second place at Cherokee

Ridge View boys take third at Cherokee

Ridge View smacks South Central Calhoun 3-1

OABCIG tops Ridge View 35-6 in season opener

Obituaries

09/04/2026 - 11:10am

Betty L. Otto 1933 – 2026 HOLSTEIN - Betty L. Otto, 93, of Holstein, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. with a visitation held...

Harold O. Droegmiller

Dale A. and Eula D. Nook

Rosemary Clausen

Donald 'Don' M. Belson

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