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Mike Modrell. Photo submitted
02/23/2026 - 1:57pm
Modrell joins Rasmus Realty
Holstein native Mike Modrell has joined the Rasmus Realty team after getting his real estate license. Modrell will be based primarily at the Holstein office but will occasionally work in Cherokee. He is a 2002 graduate of Galva-Holstein High School...
Area fire departments respond to Cushing grass/field fire
Primary election approaching
Free movies in March at Holstein State Theatre
McGowan makes campaign stop in Ida Grove
Trial date set for ex-Holzhauer Motors owner

Sports


Levi gets a takedown!: Ridge View 150-pounder Levi Else takes down this opponent at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. Levi captured fourth place in the Class 1A 150-lb. division. Photo courtesy of Mid-America Publishing
02/23/2026 - 1:58pm
Ridge View wrestlers Else, Myrtue place at State Tournament
A pair of Ridge View wrestlers performed extremely well at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament last week in Des Moines. The Raptors’ Levi Else captured fourth place in the Class 1A 150-lb. division, and Ridge View’s Blake Myrtue brought...
Ridge View rolls past Shenandoah 74-53
Ridge View girls oust Ogden 53-14
Ridge View girls throw scare into Rock Valley: Raptors’ upset bid falls just short, 64-55
Raptor archers battle at Spencer
Myrtue, Else qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

Obituaries

02/18/2026 - 5:24pm
Jon D. Jensen
Jon D. Jensen 1952 – 2026   GALVA - Jon D. Jensen, 73, of Galva, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at the family farm of Galva. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Galva,...
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