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Feenstra stops in Ida Grove: U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra made a stop at the Ida County Courier and other Ida Grove businesses, as part of his campaign for Governor of Iowa. Photo by Brent Harm
02/09/2026 - 1:01pm
Randy Feenstra, U.S. Congressman for western Iowa’s Fourth District, stopped in Ida County on Friday. Feenstra, a Republican, is running for Governor of Iowa, looking to replace incumbent Kim Reynolds who is not seeking re-election on the November...

Opinion

02/09/2026 - 12:28pm
Iowa House Republicans believe in the rule of law. As blue state Democrats move to soften consequences for serious crimes, such as in Virginia, where Democrats who recently took control of state government are moving to reduce prison sentences for...

Sports


Conference champs: The OABCIG boys basketball squad won the Western Valley Conference tournament Saturday night. Photo by Brent Harm
02/09/2026 - 12:41pm
The Western Valley Conference tournament title was on the line Saturday night in Sioux City, as the OABCIG and Ridge View boys basketball squads met up for the third time this season. The two teams split their regular season matchups, and Saturday...

Obituaries

02/03/2026 - 10:45am
Estrella Kropf Estrella Kropf, 71, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Estrella’s wishes were for cremation, and committal services will take place at a later date in the Philippines...

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