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OABCIG School Board: Pictured (front row, l-r) are: Superintendent Matt Alexander, Board President Stephanie Konradi, Board Vice President Jeff Rasmussen and Board Secretary/Business Manager Kathy Leonard and back row: Ryan Goodman, Saffire Petersen, Dathan Loger, Lex Jacobson and Brad Lundell. Photo courtesy Julie Weeda/OABCIG

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 3:20pm

OABCIG superintendent wants legislative action

A difficult time for Iowa schools has one area superintendent hoping people reach out to their legislators. Requirements left and right, COVID emergency protocols and a tight hiring situation for...

Special recognition: Brett Friedrichsen awarded the Special Recognition Award to Jim McGuire. Jim’s son and daughter, Tim McGuire and Martha Boyle accepted the award on his behalf. Photo submitted

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 3:18pm

Ida County Cattlemen and Pork Producers Banquet held on January 8

The Ida County Cattlemen and Ida County Pork Producers held their joint banquet on January 8 at Veterans Memorial Hall in Holstein. Backdraft Bar and Grill of Holstein catered the meal and...

Eleven vs Eleven: Cade Harriman (11) of Ridge View attempts to lay a shot off the glass as Easton Harms (11) of OABCIG rises up to challenge the shot. Photo by Brent Harm

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 3:15pm

OABCIG boys defeat Ridge View 59-26

In a key Western Valley Conference basketball matchup, the OABCIG boys came out on top of Ridge View 59-26. Both teams entered the contest with 5-1 conference records. The Falcons built a 10-4 lead...

Beck wins conference wrestling tournament: Myles Beck of OABCIG stands atop the podium after winning the 106-pound division of the Western Valley Conference tournament in Mapleton on Saturday. Beck pinned all three of his opponents on his way to the title. Photo submitted

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 3:13pm

OABCIG wrestlers compete in conference tournament

The OABCIG wrestling squad took part in the Western Valley Conference tournament in Mapleton on Saturday. Myles Beck highlighted the day with a first place finish for the Falcons in the 106-pound...

Schroeder drives to the basket: OABCIG’s Olivia Schroeder dribbles towards the hoop against Ridge View’s Katie Pickhine in Thursday’s clash of the Ida County teams. Photo by Brent Harm

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 3:10pm

Ridge View girls defeat OABCIG 58-32

In a battle of Ida County teams, the Ridge View girls basketball squad jumped out to a 9-0 lead against OABCIG, and led 11-2 after one quarter. A competitive second quarter saw the Raptors take a 26-...

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OABCIG School Board: Pictured (front row, l-r) are: Superintendent Matt Alexander, Board President Stephanie Konradi, Board Vice President Jeff Rasmussen and Board Secretary/Business Manager Kathy Leonard and back row: Ryan Goodman, Saffire Petersen, Dathan Loger, Lex Jacobson and Brad Lundell. Photo courtesy Julie Weeda/OABCIG

OABCIG superintendent wants legislative action

01/18/2022 - 3:20pm
Special recognition: Brett Friedrichsen awarded the Special Recognition Award to Jim McGuire. Jim’s son and daughter, Tim McGuire and Martha Boyle accepted the award on his behalf. Photo submitted

Ida County Cattlemen and Pork Producers Banquet held on January 8

01/18/2022 - 3:18pm
Eleven vs Eleven: Cade Harriman (11) of Ridge View attempts to lay a shot off the glass as Easton Harms (11) of OABCIG rises up to challenge the shot. Photo by Brent Harm

OABCIG boys defeat Ridge View 59-26

01/18/2022 - 3:15pm
Beck wins conference wrestling tournament: Myles Beck of OABCIG stands atop the podium after winning the 106-pound division of the Western Valley Conference tournament in Mapleton on Saturday. Beck pinned all three of his opponents on his way to the title. Photo submitted

OABCIG wrestlers compete in conference tournament

01/18/2022 - 3:13pm
Schroeder drives to the basket: OABCIG’s Olivia Schroeder dribbles towards the hoop against Ridge View’s Katie Pickhine in Thursday’s clash of the Ida County teams. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View girls defeat OABCIG 58-32

01/18/2022 - 3:10pm
OABCIG boys bowlers defeat Pocahontas

01/18/2022 - 3:08pm
Schiernbeck eyes the basket: Riley Schiernbeck of OABCIG goes up for two points against Storm Lake on Saturday. Photo by Brent Harm

Storm Lake girls pull away from OABCIG 35-26

01/18/2022 - 3:06pm
DeJean soars to the basket: Beckett DeJean of OABCIG glides through the air on his way to two of his 17 points against Woodbury Central. Photo by Brent Harm

OABCIG boys get past Woodbury Central 69-58

01/18/2022 - 3:04pm
Ridge View archery team competes at Lawton

01/18/2022 - 2:56pm
Ridge View girls dismantle Storm Lake 55-22

01/18/2022 - 2:55pm
Ridge View boys blast MVAO-COU 61-29

01/18/2022 - 2:54pm
Deeds controls her opponent: Ridge View wrestler Izzy Deeds is in control of her wrestling match at the Ogden tournament. Deeds won three matches to take first place at the competition. Photo submitted

Ridge View wrestlers participate in several competitions

01/18/2022 - 2:49pm
Tess Good (l) and Kevin Litterer (r) are gathered around Donald Huisenga as he received his Quilt of Valor. Photo by Beth Litterer

Schaller Quilter Helps Honor WWII Veteran

01/11/2022 - 2:26pm
City Council discusses train blockage of intersections

01/11/2022 - 2:23pm
Cause of death determined, questions remain

01/11/2022 - 2:20pm

News

OABCIG School Board: Pictured (front row, l-r) are: Superintendent Matt Alexander, Board President Stephanie Konradi, Board Vice President Jeff Rasmussen and Board Secretary/Business Manager Kathy Leonard and back row: Ryan Goodman, Saffire Petersen, Dathan Loger, Lex Jacobson and Brad Lundell. Photo courtesy Julie Weeda/OABCIG

01/18/2022 - 3:20pm

OABCIG superintendent wants legislative action

A difficult time for Iowa schools has one area superintendent hoping people reach out to their legislators. Requirements left and right, COVID emergency protocols and a tight hiring situation for staff and substitutes is not making this an easy time...

Ida County Cattlemen and Pork Producers Banquet held on January 8

Schaller Quilter Helps Honor WWII Veteran

City Council discusses train blockage of intersections

Cause of death determined, questions remain

2021 Year in Review

Sports

Eleven vs Eleven: Cade Harriman (11) of Ridge View attempts to lay a shot off the glass as Easton Harms (11) of OABCIG rises up to challenge the shot. Photo by Brent Harm

01/18/2022 - 3:15pm

OABCIG boys defeat Ridge View 59-26

In a key Western Valley Conference basketball matchup, the OABCIG boys came out on top of Ridge View 59-26. Both teams entered the contest with 5-1 conference records. The Falcons built a 10-4 lead in the first quarter, but the Raptors rallied to...

OABCIG wrestlers compete in conference tournament

Ridge View girls defeat OABCIG 58-32

OABCIG boys bowlers defeat Pocahontas

Storm Lake girls pull away from OABCIG 35-26

OABCIG boys get past Woodbury Central 69-58

Obituaries

01/21/2022 - 10:30am

Betty Petersen Obit

Betty Petersen 1931 – 2022 BATTLE CREEK - Betty J. Petersen, age 90, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa. A Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25...

LeAnne Lewiston Obit

Deb Markert Obit

Wayne Dankert Obit

Sheryl Drury Obit

Violet Rohlk Obit

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