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Avery Bresnahan, 9, of Ida Grove, tried her hand at the ring toss game. Photo by Dan Mundt
03/16/2026 - 1:33pm
The OABCIG Las Vegas Night fundraiser was a big success on Thursday, March 12. The event at the high school was a production of the OABCIG Music Boosters. The evening included a meal, lots of games of chance in the gymnasium, a raffle table, beef...

Opinion

03/16/2026 - 12:52pm
As Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, our focus this year has been on stopping the revolving door that allows career criminals to serve very little of their prescribed prison time and continually victimize their fellow citizens. The problem is...

Sports


Robertson named finalist for Ms. Wrestler of the Year: Ridge View’s Tegan Robertson (far right) was one of six finalists for the 2026 Dan Gable Ms. Wrestler of the Year award. Tegan completed an undefeated season with a Class 2A state championship. Robertson is pictured with the other finalists, from left, Bella Miller of Dubuque Hempstead; Abigail Peterson of Denver; Calista Rodish of Raccoon River-Northwest; Chloe Sanders of Vinton-Shellsburg; and Greta Brus of Assumption. Photo submitted
03/16/2026 - 12:57pm
  Fareway Stores, Inc., in partnership with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWOCA), IA Wrestle and Iowa Corn is proud to announce the finalists and winners of the 2026 Dan Gable Mr. & Ms. Wrestler of the Year Awards. Now in...

Obituaries

03/16/2026 - 5:04pm
Bonnie Lu Linman 1931 – 2026   ODEBOLT - Bonnie L. Linman, 94, of Odebolt, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the Odebolt Specialty Care of Odebolt. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the United Methodist Church...

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