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  • The Ida Grove Ambulance service, which has a home at Horn Memorial Hospital, celebrated its 50th anniversary this winter. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Ida Grove Ambulance marks 50 years of change
    04/14/2025 - 12:12pm

  • Hailey Ackerman was Mary Poppins and Jacob Dannull was Bert in a performance of "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from “Mary Poppins.” Photo by Dan Mundt
    OABCIG 4th and 5th Grade Spring Concert
    04/14/2025 - 12:10pm

  • The 2025 Ridge View High School prom royalty, from left, are Mya Henningsen, Lauren Schmitt, Addi Voge, Lilly Whitmer, Carson Harriman, Clayton Jacobson, Noah Struck, and Conner Jacobson. Seated are Queen Gabi Mason and King Jack Todd. Photo by Dan Mundt
    2025 Ridge View Prom
    04/14/2025 - 12:09pm

  • Ida Grove City Council: From left, Gregor Ernst (Councilman Ward I), Jeff Miesner (Councilman Ward II), Jason Schable (Councilman Ward III), Reynold McLead (Councilman at Large), Heather Sweeden (City Clerk), Nathan Weitl (Mayor) and Jared Bogue (Councilman at Large). Photo by Brent Harm
    City of Ida Grove sets wages
    04/14/2025 - 12:07pm

  • From left, Ida County Supervisors Kyle Rohlk and Devlun Whiteing, Ida County Auditor Kristy Gilbert and Ida County Assessor Claudia Comstock talked about taxes and other issues at the Lohff Schumann Community Center in Holstein on April 3. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Ida County officials talk bonds and taxes in Holstein meeting
    04/14/2025 - 12:06pm

  • Jane and Jack Hogue have turned an interest in gardening into a popular attraction for garden enthusiasts and couples looking for a unique setting for a wedding. Photo by Dan Mundt
    40 years of The Prairie Pedlar
    04/14/2025 - 12:04pm

  • Odebolt Rural School Museum committee members: From left: Barb Bloom (Secretary and “school marm” in representative school days at the museum), Jim Mickelson (committee member and helped plant the foundation plantings originally), Sandy Host (attended kindergarten through second grade in that building, now is the Curator and writer of the books sold for some of the funding), Carol Raasch (Chair of the museum committee). Photo by Brent Harm
    The Iowa Rural Schools Museum in Odebolt is worth checking out
    04/14/2025 - 12:02pm

  • Anna glides over a hurdle: Anna Hoffman of OABCIG flashes down the track during the shuttle hurdle relay. Hoffman teamed up with Jenessa Kolar, Bailey Barber and Breanne Wilcox to capture second place in the event, at the Cherokee track meet on Thursday. Photo by Brent Harm
    OABCIG girls race at Cherokee
    04/14/2025 - 11:58am

  • A clean exchange: The Raptors’ Jazmine Orduna passes the baton to Destiny Chavez, during the sprint medley at the Ridge View Relays in Holstein. Photo by Brent Harm
    Raptor girls champions of Ridge View Relays
    04/14/2025 - 11:57am

  • Raif appears to float: Raif Jensen of OABCIG flies through the air during the long jump competition, at the Cherokee track meet on Thursday. Jensen captured second place in the event with a leap of 19 feet 10 inches. Photo by Brent Harm
    OABCIG boys track team competes at Cherokee
    04/14/2025 - 11:55am

  • Keepin’ it moving: Talan Witzke (right) of Ridge View passes the baton to Cole Jochims, during the 4x800 meter relay. The pair teamed up with Kellen Jensen and Carter Todd for a second place finish in the event, at the Cherokee track meet on Thursday. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View boys run at Lynn Jolly Relays in Cherokee
    04/14/2025 - 11:53am

  • Crossing the finish line first: The Raptors’ Jack Todd completes the final leg of Ridge View’s first place 4x800 meter relay. Jack teamed up with Cole Jochims, Talan Witzke and Landyn Peterson to win the event at the Ridge View Relays in Holstein. Photo by Brent Harm
    Raptor boys capture third place at Ridge View Relays
    04/14/2025 - 11:51am

  • Ridge View golf medalists: The Ridge View boys golf team won the first Western Valley Conference meet of the year in Onawa. The Raptor boys golf team took first place with a team score of 158. Gavin Vohs was first place individual medalist with a 38, and Kellen Clausen was 2nd place individual medalist with a 39. Photo courtesy of Ridge View
    Ridge View boys win first place at WVC golf meet in Onawa: Gavin Vohs earns medalist honors, Kellen Clausen runner-up
    04/14/2025 - 11:49am
  • Falcon boys golfers top West Monona, MVAO: Jack Gilbert medalist, Jack Schroeder runner-up
    04/14/2025 - 11:47am
  • OABCIG, Ridge View boys golfers compete at Cherokee triangular: Raptors’ Kellen Clausen medalist, Falcons’ Jack Gilbert runner-up
    04/14/2025 - 11:46am

News


The Ida Grove Ambulance service, which has a home at Horn Memorial Hospital, celebrated its 50th anniversary this winter. Photo by Dan Mundt
04/14/2025 - 12:12pm
Ida Grove Ambulance marks 50 years of change
The Ida Grove Ambulance service officially opened its doors on Feb. 28, 1970. The ambulance took its first call for transport on March 1. “The service that was started was through the community,” said Joyce Schnabel, who is the current Ida Grove...
OABCIG 4th and 5th Grade Spring Concert
2025 Ridge View Prom
City of Ida Grove sets wages
Ida County officials talk bonds and taxes in Holstein meeting
40 years of The Prairie Pedlar

Opinion

04/14/2025 - 11:37am
There’s good news, and then there’s Good News!
I went to Audubon the other day to cover a track meet. I didn’t really want to drive that far, but it was my only chance to get OABCIG photos that week. And it was nice to see Albert the Bull again, for those of you familiar with that landmark. ...
The Schultz Perspective
CO2 Eminent Domain & the Senate Response
Elections, Property Rights & Access to Healthcare
Opening new export markets for Iowa farmers and producers
Out of Many, One

Sports


Anna glides over a hurdle: Anna Hoffman of OABCIG flashes down the track during the shuttle hurdle relay. Hoffman teamed up with Jenessa Kolar, Bailey Barber and Breanne Wilcox to capture second place in the event, at the Cherokee track meet on Thursday. Photo by Brent Harm
04/14/2025 - 11:58am
OABCIG girls race at Cherokee
The OABCIG girls track and field squad took part in the Lynn Jolly Relays at Cherokee last Tuesday. The Falcons took eighth place out of 12 schools in the team standings with 59 points. West Lyon won the meet with 96 team points. In field events,...
Raptor girls champions of Ridge View Relays
OABCIG boys track team competes at Cherokee
Ridge View boys run at Lynn Jolly Relays in Cherokee
Raptor boys capture third place at Ridge View Relays
Ridge View boys win first place at WVC golf meet in Onawa: Gavin Vohs earns medalist honors, Kellen Clausen runner-up

Obituaries

04/10/2025 - 3:50pm
Marcie Schuldt
Marcie Schuldt  1947 – 2025   IDA GROVE - Marzella “Marcie” L. Schuldt, 77, of Ida Grove, (formerly of Holstein and Odebolt) took her Lord and Savior’s hand on April 8, 2025, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove. A Memorial Mass will be held...
Lanny Hustedt
Kurt J. Leonard
Dudley Donald Ullrich
Vincent ‘Vince’ Boyle
George Weir

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