TOP HEADLINES


  • Saluting the flag: Burdette Conover (left) and other Legion members paid respect to the United States flag at Memorial Day services in the Holstein North Cemetery. Photo by Brent Harm
    Holstein commemorates Memorial Day
    06/03/2026 - 8:37pm
  • Future of green space discussed at city council meeting
    06/03/2026 - 8:36pm
  • Tryouts are June 8/10 for Holstein Community Theatre comedy
    06/03/2026 - 8:35pm
  • Mike Bieret hired as Sales Manager for Courier, Advance newspapers
    06/03/2026 - 8:33pm

  • Three Gun Volley!: Service members conducted a Three Gun Volley at the Memorial Day program in Galva, in honor of fallen soldiers. Photo by Brent Harm
    Galva hosts Memorial Day program
    06/03/2026 - 8:32pm

  • G-H 5th Graders earn certificates for completing the D.A.R.E. program. Photo courtesy of Ridge View
    5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation
    06/03/2026 - 8:31pm

  • Happy to help: Aubrey and Brendon Wallace are the proud owners of Midwest Auto & Repair in Correctionville and Cherokee.
    Midwest Auto & Repair opens location in Correctionville
    06/03/2026 - 8:30pm

  • Zoey zaps one!: Ridge View’s Zoey Aschinger lashes the ball down the left field line against Cherokee. Zoey smacked two base hits, drove in a run, and handled the pitching duties in the Raptors’ 10-2 win over the Braves. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View girls top Cherokee 10-2
    06/03/2026 - 8:09pm

  • Franken connects!: Ridge View’s Eli Franken puts the ball in play against Cherokee. Franken was the winning pitcher, striking out 11 batters in the Raptors’ 8-1 win over the Braves. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View charges past Cherokee 8-1
    06/03/2026 - 8:07pm

  • State qualifier: Ridge View’s Kellen Clausen competed in the Class 2A State Golf Tournament at South Hills Golf Course in Waterloo. Clausen placed in the top 15 out of 84 competitors. Photo submitted
    Kellen Clausen places 15th at State Golf Tournament
    06/03/2026 - 8:06pm

  • 2026 Ridge View baseball: Front, from left: Finley Ruble, Brayden Barry, Gabe Van Houten, Joe Feilmeier, Evan Kolpin, Landon Kluver, Logan Ellis, Bodie Johnson, and Leo Nedved. Middle row: Coach Evan Grieme, Ryan Barry, Evan Ramirez, Kaleb Kolpin, Pryce Aschinger, Eli Franken, Jasper Willroth, Lane Wandrey, Luke Braunschweig, Ethan Wandrey, and Coach Eric Myrtue. Back row: Coach Jake Myrtue, Brock Bisenius, Broc Wilken, Aiden Myrtue, Kinnick Jensen, Blake Myrtue, Karver Jensen, Graham Boling, Jake Cougill, Owen Worthan, and Coach Ryan Wuebker. Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios
    Ridge View baseball has high hopes this summer
    06/03/2026 - 8:04pm

  • 2026 Ridge View softball: Front, from left: Brynlee Grieme, Haley Wright, Madi Horan, Zoey Aschinger, Leslie Avina, Reese Hawthorne, Savannah Cudaback, Cora Tesch, and Hannah Brown. Middle row: Vada Martin, Genevieve Martin, Lilliana Avina, Sandra De Paz Perez, Harper Cress, Gracelyn Thompson, Avery Lundt, Reese Currie, Ivy Tesch, and Chloe Kinney. Back row: Coach Barry Andersen, Melany Horan, Kenzley Witzke, Evangeline Carlson, Jayne Friedmann, Vivian Friedrichsen, Laura Friedrichsen, Lorelei Keleher, Nora Todd, Coach Kylie Robinson, and Coach Shannon Tesch. Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios
    Ridge View softball shifts into high gear
    06/03/2026 - 8:03pm
  • Avenue of Flags
    05/27/2026 - 8:36pm

  • Pickleball project: Plans are underway to give new life to the courts in Holstein. $75,000 is the estimated cost for a new court surface, nets, dividing fences, wind screen, and pickleball holders. Photo by Brent Harm
    Remembering Mick Hammer ‘It’s Hammer Time’ Fundraiser PICKLEBALL PROJECT COMING IN 2026
    05/27/2026 - 8:34pm

  • Lots of people showed up for the first anniversary party at Lucy & Ethel on Main during the day on Saturday. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Lucy & Ethel on Main celebrates one year
    05/27/2026 - 8:32pm

News


Saluting the flag: Burdette Conover (left) and other Legion members paid respect to the United States flag at Memorial Day services in the Holstein North Cemetery. Photo by Brent Harm
06/03/2026 - 8:37pm
Holstein commemorates Memorial Day
A Memorial Day service was conducted at the north cemetery in Holstein on Monday, May 25.  Commander Keith Olson started the Memorial Day services with a speech about POW and MIA veterans. The United States flag was raised to half staff by the...
Future of green space discussed at city council meeting
Tryouts are June 8/10 for Holstein Community Theatre comedy
Mike Bieret hired as Sales Manager for Courier, Advance newspapers
Galva hosts Memorial Day program
5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation

Sports


Zoey zaps one!: Ridge View’s Zoey Aschinger lashes the ball down the left field line against Cherokee. Zoey smacked two base hits, drove in a run, and handled the pitching duties in the Raptors’ 10-2 win over the Braves. Photo by Brent Harm
06/03/2026 - 8:09pm
Ridge View girls top Cherokee 10-2
The Ridge View softball team got back to their winning ways on Wednesday, May 27.  The Raptors were hosting Cherokee in their home opener at Galva. The visiting Braves got out to a quick 1-0 lead in the first inning. Ridge View responded with three...
Ridge View charges past Cherokee 8-1
Kellen Clausen places 15th at State Golf Tournament
Ridge View baseball has high hopes this summer
Ridge View softball shifts into high gear
Ridge View blasts Sioux Central 15-5

Obituaries

05/15/2026 - 1:45pm
Dan Beebe
Dan Beebe 1950 – 2026 HOLSTEIN - Dan Beebe, 75, of Holstein, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at Cherokee Regional Hospital. Danny Joe Beebe was born in Iowa on Oct. 25, 1950, to Robert and Vella Beebe. On June 7, 1970, Dan married the love...
Frieda A. Vohs
Clara Elizabeth 'Beth' Ortner
Kylee J. Collins
Darlene A. Clausen
Lorraine Kay

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