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12/15/2025 - 1:06pm
 Daniel Dotzler, President & CEO of United Bank of Iowa, has announced the presentation of its first Strong Connection Award to Marcia Cates, Vice President Marketing, in recognition of her exceptional commitment to making a lasting difference...

Opinion

12/15/2025 - 12:23pm
 On Wednesday Dec. 10, I voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This annual legislation sets defense policy, authorizes funding for military operations...

Sports


Ridge View girls champs of Riverside Invitational: The Ridge View girls wrestling squad claimed the team championship at the Riverside Wrestling Invitational in Oakland on Friday. The Raptors won first place out of 18 teams and crowned two individual champions. Photo courtesy of Ridge View
12/15/2025 - 12:42pm
 The Ridge View girls wrestling squad headed south to Oakland, Iowa on Friday to compete in the Riverside Wrestling Invitational. The Raptors did more than just compete, as they brought home the team title and crowned two individual champions.  ...

Obituaries

12/18/2025 - 9:50am
Virginia Linman 1920 – 2025   IDA GROVE - Virginia Linman, 105, of Ida Grove (formerly of Odebolt) passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the Golden Horizons Assisted Living of Ida Grove. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,...

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