TOP HEADLINES


  • The plants in Maddy and Jamison Voss’s yard attract Monarch butterflies, which are an important part of the ecosystem. Photo submitted
    Voss yard is certified wildlife habitat
    03/23/2026 - 1:15pm
  • Ida County primary races taking shape
    03/23/2026 - 1:13pm
  • Ridge View Superintendent Bisenius discusses budget process
    03/23/2026 - 1:13pm

  • Patty Beyer, Laura Peuse, Sharon Johnson (standing), Vicki Larsen, Lori Volkert, Kathy Breyfogle on guitar. Photo submitted
    Holstein State Theatre Variety show announced
    03/23/2026 - 1:10pm
  • One more free movie night in March
    03/23/2026 - 1:08pm

  • Ridge View girls track and field: Front, from left: Haley Wright, Alyvia Allerdings (manager), Savannah Lescher (manager), Kallie Pyle. Second row: Hannah Brown, Kimiya Bolden, Destiny Chavez, Clara Todd, Mylee Dvorak, Naunika Crum, Addy Tesch, Reese Hawthorne, Alyssa Biede, Regan Ruble, Tiegan Vohs, Cora Tesch, Shea Rapp. Back row: Coach Tesch, Jayna Aschinger, Liz Martin, Melany Horan, Eve Husted, Olivia Feilmeier, Graceyn Hansen, Taylor Hansen, Janna Friedmann, Anna Jacobson, Coach Kohn. Not pictured: Bryli Blunk. Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios
    Ridge View girls track aiming for another competitive season
    03/23/2026 - 1:07pm

  • Ridge View boys track and field: Front, from left: Tyler Friedrichsen, Zach Kolpin, Cole Jochims, Adam Stephan, Jacob Friedmann, Tristan Werner, Odin Hanson, Jacob Cougill. Second row - Karsen Jensen, Brody Goettsch, Tim Wiskow, Alax Goettsch, Jon Friedrichsen, Kreighton Krager, Landyn Peterson, Broc Wilken. Third row - Lance Wandrey, Derek Heilman, Tyler Dutler, Talan Witzke, Evan Kolpin, Oliver Schweitzberger, Ian Hanson, Jared Friedmann. Fourth row - Kaleb Kolpin, Blake Friedrichsen, Carter Heitmann, Kyler Crum, Brock Johnson, Ryan Barry, Ozzy Crum (manager). Fifth row - Luke Braunschweig, Jaxson Stowater, Levi Bruns, Wyatt Modrell, Brock Bisenius, Kamdyn Lenz, Max Breyfogle, Robert Carlson. Not pictured: Carter Todd, Ayden Heitmann. Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios
    Ridge View boys track and field ready to roll
    03/23/2026 - 1:06pm

  • Concert Choir claps!: The Ridge View Concert Choir claps to the beat as they perform during the Pops Concert last week. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View hosts Pops Concert 2026
    03/16/2026 - 1:51pm
  • Holstein will see increased law enforcement costs
    03/16/2026 - 1:50pm
  • G-H, S-C not pursuing four-day week
    03/16/2026 - 1:49pm
  • Holstein Chamber hosts SBDC’s Demke
    03/16/2026 - 1:48pm

  • Principal Jason Blosmo poses with his family. Pictured (front row, l-r): Angie and Jason; center row: Daughter McKenzie; daughter-in-law Payton and son Conner and top back: son Drew. Photo courtesy of Jason Blosmo
    Blosmo named G-H elementary principal
    03/16/2026 - 1:48pm

  • Holstein Betterment Alliance officers for 2026 pictured (l-r) are: Ron Rice, treasurer; Terri Schimmer, secretary; Brenda Cronin, vice president, and Tom Kofmehl, president. Photo courtesy HBA
    HBA hears Business Grant update
    03/16/2026 - 1:46pm
  • FFA students headed to state
    03/16/2026 - 1:46pm
  • Ridge View students earn high marks at state
    03/16/2026 - 1:45pm

News


The plants in Maddy and Jamison Voss’s yard attract Monarch butterflies, which are an important part of the ecosystem. Photo submitted
03/23/2026 - 1:15pm
Voss yard is certified wildlife habitat
The yard of Maddy and Jamison Voss’s house on Harrison Street doesn’t look quite like all the other yards in Holstein. A result of its appearance was that their yard was the subject of a discussion at the Feb. 24 Holstein City Council meeting. The...
Ida County primary races taking shape
Ridge View Superintendent Bisenius discusses budget process
Holstein State Theatre Variety show announced
One more free movie night in March
Ridge View hosts Pops Concert 2026

Sports


Ridge View girls track and field: Front, from left: Haley Wright, Alyvia Allerdings (manager), Savannah Lescher (manager), Kallie Pyle. Second row: Hannah Brown, Kimiya Bolden, Destiny Chavez, Clara Todd, Mylee Dvorak, Naunika Crum, Addy Tesch, Reese Hawthorne, Alyssa Biede, Regan Ruble, Tiegan Vohs, Cora Tesch, Shea Rapp. Back row: Coach Tesch, Jayna Aschinger, Liz Martin, Melany Horan, Eve Husted, Olivia Feilmeier, Graceyn Hansen, Taylor Hansen, Janna Friedmann, Anna Jacobson, Coach Kohn. Not pictured: Bryli Blunk. Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios
03/23/2026 - 1:07pm
Ridge View girls track aiming for another competitive season
The Ridge View girls track squad is ready for another season of running, jumping, and throwing. The Raptors are led by head coach Angie Kohn, assistant coach Katie Tesch, and throwing coach Matt Voge. “Last season, we placed second in the Western...
Ridge View boys track and field ready to roll
Iowa’s top wrestlers recognized at 16th Annual Dan Gable Awards: Ridge View’s Tegan Robertson among award winners
Raptor archers state bound
Area hoopsters named to all-conference teams
Ridge View’s Brown earns fourth at Spencer

Obituaries

03/05/2026 - 9:53am
Kylee J. Collins
Kylee J. Collins 2007 – 2026   HOLSTEIN - We are so thankful you are here to celebrate the life of our beautiful and amazing daughter, Kylee Jean Collins. She was born on Friday, July 13, 2007 in Sioux Falls, SD. A happy baby from the start, she...
Darlene A. Clausen
Lorraine Kay
Dick D. Juelfs
Jon D. Jensen
Leanne K. Hammer

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