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Remembering “Doc” Samson: Several friends and relatives gathered at the new Memorial for Leo V. “Doc” Samson at the Ida Grove Golf Course & Country Club. Pictured, from left, are Kirk “Bones” Barrett (family friend); Erin Dausel (granddaughter), Pat and Paul Samson (son and daughter-in-law); Pat Junod (daughter); and Jack Holmes (family friend). Photo by Brent Harm
09/29/2025 - 2:53pm
One of Ida Grove’s greatest golfers, Leo V. “Doc” Samson, now has a memorial placed at the Ida Grove Golf & Country Club, in honor of his achievements on the golf course and in the community. Doc’s son, Paul Samson, shared some comments about...
Opinion
09/29/2025 - 1:59pm
Born and raised in rural Iowa, expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare in our rural communities is personal for me. Regardless of zip code, our families, seniors, and veterans should not have to travel long distances or jump through...
Sports
Lucas Lunges forward: Ridge View’s Lucas Heilman stretches out for an extra yard or two at the end of a tough run. Lucas led the Raptor rushing attack against Lawton-Bronson with 142 yards and a touchdown. Photo by Brent Harm
09/29/2025 - 2:13pm
Homecoming week at Ridge View High School was punctuated with a fine performance on the football field, as the Raptors rolled past Lawton-Bronson 42-0 on Friday night at Russ Kraai Field.
Ridge View scored early and often, beginning with a 24-yard...
Obituaries
09/15/2025 - 2:31pm
Larry Lee Markert
1954 – 2025
BATTLE CREEK - Larry Markert, 70, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at his home in Battle Creek.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., with a visitation held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a....
