TOP HEADLINES


  • Best dressed women: Winners in the best dressed women contest at the “American Graffiti” night in Ida Grove were, from left: Bev Yeager of Ida Grove, Denise Holmes of Mr. Carmel, and Susan Spotts of Battle Creek. Photo by Brent Harm
    American Graffiti Car Show: A sentimental success
    08/18/2025 - 1:08pm
  • OABCIG, Ridge View students return to classes next week
    08/18/2025 - 1:06pm

  • Magician Jerry Snyder emptied water from the magically-refilled vessel time and again during his magic show. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Arthur Public Library celebrates 100 years
    08/18/2025 - 1:02pm

  • New Gazebo at library: The Ida Grove Public Library in Ida Grove has a new look, thanks to a Gazebo constructed at the south side of the building. The work was done by Doug Hopkins, with help from Troy Kruse and the boys at GOMACO Trolley, city employees Kris Taylor and Gerrod Sholty, and Arlyn Stewart. Photo by Brent Harm
    Library gazebo project nears completion
    08/18/2025 - 1:00pm

  • The petting zoo set up on the lawn of the KidZone Child Care Center was popular with kids and adults through the evening. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Fun and food at KidZone Open House
    08/18/2025 - 12:58pm
  • City hears bracing need critical
    08/18/2025 - 12:56pm
  • Supervisors hear rural road concerns
    08/18/2025 - 12:54pm

  • New bus barn at Odebolt: OABCIG Middle School in Odebolt has a new bus barn, located south of the school building. Construction at the new bus barn is on pace to be ready for the new school year. Photo by Brent Harm
    OABCIG hears construction update
    08/18/2025 - 12:52pm

  • Grassley visits HMH: Senator Chuck Grassley made a stop at Horn Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, answering questions on a variety of healthcare-related issues and laws. Photo by Brent Harm
    Senator Grassley visits Horn Memorial Hospital
    08/18/2025 - 12:49pm

  • Jan Grell, of Holstein, watches while Darin Dausel serves her ice cream. To Darin’s right is his dad, Douglas Dausel. Darin and Douglas make up the two Ds of DDM Vending. They donated their services to the event. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Stubbs Memorial Library celebrates 75 years
    08/18/2025 - 12:47pm

  • The whole family was dressed in company shirts for the celebration. First row, from left: Evie Friedrichsen, Charlie Hopley, Pam Hansen, Mark Hansen, William Hopley, Sawyer Friedrichsen. Second row: Paige Hansen, Lia Hansen, Jonah Hansen, Heather Hopley, Pippa Hopley. Third row: Bodie Hansen, Chris Hansen, Casey Friedrichsen, Rachel Friedrichsen, Marcus Hansen, Audrey Hansen, Eloise Hansen, Kelsey Hansen, Elliott Parker, Ali Parker. Photo submitted
    Mark Hansen’s Rex Chevrolet-GMC celebrates 100 years
    08/18/2025 - 12:45pm

  • The crowd stuck around for the fundraiser auction at the end of the event. Scott Krosch, who is a contract auctioneer with McGuire Auction Company, Inc., ran the show. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Farm-to-Table dinner celebrates community
    08/11/2025 - 12:25pm

  • Map of the speed study area. Image from Ida Grove City Council packet
    Ida Grove approves speed study
    08/11/2025 - 12:23pm

  • A series of storms passed through the county overnight on Friday night and Saturday morning, Aug. 8/9. A final storm came together just after daybreak on Saturday. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Storm blows through on Saturday morning
    08/11/2025 - 12:22pm

  • Ida County Freedom Rock. File photo
    Zoning Board approves Freedom Rock proposal
    08/11/2025 - 12:21pm

News


Best dressed women: Winners in the best dressed women contest at the “American Graffiti” night in Ida Grove were, from left: Bev Yeager of Ida Grove, Denise Holmes of Mr. Carmel, and Susan Spotts of Battle Creek. Photo by Brent Harm
08/18/2025 - 1:08pm
American Graffiti Car Show: A sentimental success
  The King Theatre in Ida Grove was packed to the brim on Wednesday night for a showing of the classic 1973 film “American Graffiti.” Outside,  the street was lined with muscle cars, antiques, and a few flashy new sports cars, as the American...
OABCIG, Ridge View students return to classes next week
Arthur Public Library celebrates 100 years
Library gazebo project nears completion
Fun and food at KidZone Open House
City hears bracing need critical

Opinion

08/18/2025 - 12:36pm
‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ is jet fuel for our economy
  Among several issues that Americans report as their highest priorities, a strong economy usually tops the list. That makes complete sense. After all, a strong economy means bigger paychecks, more jobs, and greater opportunities for families,...
Nausea Hint: Mint!
‘Timeo donaos et dona fermentes’
Down on the Farm
The ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ restores America’s manufacturing dominance
Summer nearing final days

Sports


3rd place JV Team: From left, Bretton Fraser, Watson Susie, Kenda Smith, Caleb Schimmer and Tate Sandhoff. Photo submitted
08/11/2025 - 12:04pm
Ida County Trap Team - 2025 State Trap Shoot Results
There were 2,958 athletes competing at the state trap event this year in 4,890 individual events. Singles Intermediate Entry Team – 29th out of 99 teams Total was 730 out of 1000 ∙Lorelei Keleher 162 ∙Henry Friedrichsen 152 ∙Remington Blackmore 143...
Local student-athletes playing in college (including HS Graduation Year)
Byron wins Iowa Corn 350 on fuel mileage: Mayer grabs victory in Hy-Vee Perks 250
Local student-athletes named to All-District baseball teams
DeJean voted top five cornerback by Associated Press
Unity Christian tops OABCIG 2-0

Obituaries

08/21/2025 - 11:29am
Alvin A. Hammer
Alvin A. Hammer 1930 – 2025   HOLSTEIN - Alvin A. Hammer, 94, of Holstein, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 at the Cherokee Specialty Care of Cherokee. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran...
Jaye Lynn Claussen
Terry D. Gebers
Joel Fitzpatrick Barry
Michael Williams
Dennis R. Grothaus

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