Bonnie Van Houten, long-time resident of Battle Creek, sits in her chair in her home crafting beautiful art with a beautiful heart as her pal, her kitty Daisy watches on. Van Houten has given some of her craft to the Battle Creek Chance table at the library.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Galva Fire Station, there was much for all in the community including the big guy. The Galva Firefighters were serving pancakes for all who ventured in. There was cookie decorating for the kids, compliments of the Galva Library. Then, who was to show, but Santa Claus himself. First, Santa greeted all the kids in the room by walking from table to table.
Kevin Campbell, president and CEO of Shelby County State Bank (SCSB), was in Ida Grove recently and shared some insight into the bank’s success. Campbell gave a brief description of what SCSB has to offer.
Christmas in the town of Odebolt was held at the Community Center on Dec. 2. People were to bring a sizable non-perishable donation for the Sac County Food Pantry to be entered into the huge amount of drawings to win.
The EMS essential service was passed with 78 percent of the community’s vote. Only 60 percent was needed for the project to move forward. Corey Trucke was pleasantly surprised and shocked with the support from the community’s support.
Julie Cameron who works at the food pantry says that they serve seven different communities. Those are Battle Creek, Arthur, Galva, Holstein, Ida Grove, Kiron and Odebolt. These are where they have the mobile site pantries. Cameron says,
From Saturday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Dec. 2, you can shop in Holstein for specials, deals, and discounts. You may enter the drawing by making a purchase at a local business.
Jeff Lipinski, owner of Buffalo Creek Jewelry in Holstein, opened his store for business on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The store is located on 716 South Main Street, Suite E, in the Suite Emporium.
