Holstein American Legion Post 225 will be having Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday May 29. Cemetery services will begin at 10:30 am. Legion Members are asked to be at the Legion at 9:30. In case of inclement weather, services will be held inside.
Avenue of Flags will be going up Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m., taken down Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m.
Cemetery Flags will be going up Saturday, May 27 at 9 a.m.
Seniors Awards Night presents to Class of 2023 on May 16, following a Baccalaureate presented by ministers from local churches. Class of 2023 class colors were Orange, Gold and Black, as how they were dressed in their robes and stoles. Their Class Motto is “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory” - Dr. Suess. The Class Officials are President: Jake Breyfogle, Vice President: Beth Mentzter, Secretary: Grace Naberhaus, and Treasurer: Shania Graybill.
This year's Market on Main will take place each Tuesday during the months of June - September from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will once again be downtown Holstein, just west of the main stoplight intersection. There will be a great group of returning vendors from last year along with quite a few new vendors for this year. Vendors will have a great assortment of products, not only including home grown veggies, but also baked goods, farm fresh eggs, fresh cut flowers, jams, jellies, honey and more!
Ridge View High School had their commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2023 on Sunday, May 21. The Ridge View High School Band ushered them in with their Pomp and Circumstance. Superintendent Adam Bisenius gave his welcome speech. There was the introduction of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Jake Breyfogle was named the valedictorian, and a grand speech he gave complimenting teachers in his journey. The students were asked to stand who received academic medallions and gold chords. A very large concert choir centered the side bleachers singing “The River.” Ms.
Alex Warnke is an Ida Grove native who has found a home in the Ridge View school district. The Augustana University graduate teaches and coaches multiple grades and sports for the Raptors. Warnke discussed his duties as instructor and coach.
“I teach 8th Grade Math at the middle school in Early in the morning,” he explained. “Then, I teach high school Algebra and Calculus in the afternoon in Holstein. I’m also Head Boys Basketball coach and Head Boys Golf coach.”
The Raptor skipper has personal experience in the sports he coaches.
Ida County Republicans had their Legislative Forum and Fireside Chat on Monday, May 15 at the Ida Grove Country Club. GOP Chair Teresa Paulsrud welcomed the attendees and thanked all for coming. There was a prayer and pledge of allegiance, which solidified the tone for the evening.
Holstein Manufacturing, owned by Darrin and Lisa Schmidt (and daughter Jadyn) is located just four miles north of Holstein on Highway 59. Darrin’s father, Bruce Schmidt, started the business in 1977. He also came up with the “Home of the Maxi-Barbeque” logo for which they are known.
Darrin talked about how and when the business began.
Commencement at Ridge View HIgh School is set for Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in the North Gym in Holstein. Class officers for 2023 include President Jake Breyfogle, Vice President Beth Mentzer, Secretary Grace Naberhaus, and Treasurer Shania Graybill.
The Ida County Community Betterment Foundation (ICCBF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, recently awarded grants totaling over $128,000 to nonprofit organizations in support of projects and programs throughout Ida County. This brings the total grants awarded to over $1.6 million since the first grants were made in 2006.
Brian Bode, a teacher and coach in the Ridge View school district, does more than just teach subjects and coach sports. He sets a positive example, and gives students life lessons along the way.
Bode listed his duties as teacher and coach.
“I’m a fifth grade teacher,” he stated, “and we’re self-contained so I teach all subjects: math, reading, science, and social studies. I co-head coach high school football, head girls high school basketball, and head girls’ golf.”
Bode gave a brief history of his teaching experience.
