News
07/08/2026 - 8:20pm
The 2026 Ida County Fair gets underway next Tuesday, July 14, with the horse show at 4 p.m.
The beef weigh-in will start at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, with the other animal weigh-ins, including beef, taking place on the morning of Wednesday, July 15.
The...
Opinion
05/27/2026 - 7:23pm
Memorial Day is one of the most solemn days on our calendar. Across Iowa, families travel to cemeteries and veterans’ memorials to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In towns across America, flags are...
Sports
Kolar cracks a hit: OABCIG’s Jenessa Kolar belts one of her four hits against Cherokee, helping the Falcons to an 8-1 victory over the Braves. Photo by Brent Harm
07/08/2026 - 7:50pm
The OABCIG softball team chalked up a non-conference win last week in Battle Creek, defeating Cherokee by a score of 8-1.
The Falcons jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, then extended their advantage to 3-0 in the third inning. The...
Obituaries
07/01/2026 - 2:48pm
Richard L. 'Rick' Swanger
1948 – 2026
BATTLE CREEK - Richard L. “Rick” Swanger, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...
