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Legislative priorities: From left, Iowa’s District 6 State Senator Jason Schultz and Iowa’s District 12 State Representative Steven Holt addressed some Ida County citizens’ concerns. Photo by Lola Lucas
01/13/2025 - 1:37pm
During the Jan. 4 meeting with Iowa State Representative Steven Holt and Iowa State Senator Jason Schultz at the Farmacy, over 20 Ida County citizens had a chance to raise pressing concerns with their legislators. One of the main issues during this...

Opinion

01/13/2025 - 1:26pm
Amanda Rink “A man’s success is measured by what his wife and children say about him. Money and accomplishments mean nothing if you let your home fail.” - Tony Gaskins The other night, my husband Travis and I went out for dinner—just the two of us....

Sports


Brysen blows past the defense: Brysen Kolar of OABCIG leaves a Lawton-Bronson defender flailing, as he drives toward the basket. Kolar scored 24 points to lead the Falcons past the Eagles 80-61. Photo by Brent Harm
01/13/2025 - 1:20pm
A fast start on Friday night propelled the OABCIG boys basketball squad past Lawton-Bronson 80-61.  The Falcons made the trip west to Lawton, to take on the Eagles of L-B on their home floor. OABCIG got out of the gates in a hurry, jumping out to a...

Obituaries

01/16/2025 - 3:42pm
Victor Zobel 1927 – 2025   IDA GROVE - Victor Zobel, 97, of Ida Grove, took his Lord and Savior's hand on Jan. 9, 2025, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the St. Paul...

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