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Gracelyn Miesner, a fifth grade student at OABCIG, read her essay about the Flag of the United States. Photo by Dan Mundt
06/02/2025 - 12:11pm
McNamara-Moore American Legion Post 61 of Ida Grove conducted a Memorial Day service at the Ida Grove Skate Palace during last week’s holiday. Gracelyn Miesner, a fifth grade student at OABCIG, was asked to read her essay about the Flag of the...

Opinion

06/02/2025 - 11:42am
The Iowa General Assembly completed its work on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30am, after a marathon day lasting almost 24 hours. In this edition of Freedom Watch I will highlight what happened with important pieces of legislation that passed through the...

Sports


Zach smacks one!: Zach Balder of OABCIG puts the ball in play, during the Falcons’ 13-0 win over East Sac County. Balder belted two hits including a double, drove in a run, and scored a run in the home opener at Ida Grove. Photo by Brent Harm
06/02/2025 - 11:48am
The Falcon baseball team started its season in fine fashion, shutting out East Sac County 13-0 in Ida Grove. The outcome was decided early, as OABCIG jumped out to a 10-0 lead after one inning, then tacked on a couple more runs in the third, and one...

Obituaries

06/05/2025 - 10:12am
Patsye Muree Olson 1928 – 2025   PLANO, TEXAS - Patsye Muree Olson, known as “Pat” to her friends and family, passed away in peace on June 1, 2025 at the age of 97 in Plano, Texas. She lived a full, eventful, and meaningful life, bringing joy,...

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