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New 4-H Council: Front row from left to right: Kynleigh Rohlk, Sofia Morales, Zachariah Johnson, Vivian Friedrichsen, and Avery Ernst. Back row from left to right: Carli Friedrichsen, Tyler Dutler, Blake Friedrichsen, Levi Else, Laney Georg, Nina McMillen, and Macy Van Wyhe. Photo by Brent Harm
11/11/2026 - 8:35pm
Local 4-H’ers received recognition on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the annual Ida County 4-H Awards Program at the Methodist Church in Ida Grove.  4-H rookies recognized for completing their first year of membership include: Nora Andresen, Ruger Blackmore,...

Sports

11/11/2026 - 8:27pm
Several local athletes have been named to the Western Valley Conference first and second teams following the volleyball season.  OABCIG seniors Addisyn Prithard, Irelyn Wittrock, and Jenessa Kolar have been named first team all-conference. Ridge...

Obituaries

10/29/2026 - 8:46am
Ronald 'Ron' L. Parker 1950 – 2026 HOLSTEIN - Ronald "Ron" L. Parker, 75, of Holstein, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska, following a 16.5...

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