The Holstein Farmers’ Market is underway as it opened for business and fun June 6. There were several vendors to choose from and some guitar music and song playing to make it relaxing and fun.
Holstein Kinderfest has space-jammed activities going on for 4 days starting on June 15. Activities for Thursday, June 15 begins with Thirsty Thursday at CornerHaus 101 from 5-9 p.m. At 6 p.m. is a free meal at the State Theatre. Then at the NWI Premier Sand Courts is Adult Sand Volleyball at 6:30 p.m. If you go to the free meal at the State Theatre, you can stay and watch the Free Movie- ‘Space Jam.’
The 2023 Odebolt Creek Days was so much fun for all ages. Starting the day you could see fine tractors dressed in their best paint on Main street in front of the SCSB Bank. The Odebolt Betterment Committee Pancake Breakfast served up the best pancakes. We were greeted at the door by Ellen Beuhler and Zena Olerich. You could greet Darrin White making over 30 pancakes at once on a tremendous grill. The vendor show was fully underway by 9 a.m. and quitting in time for the parade.
Lil’ Wranglers Daycare celebrates their opening with a ribbon cutting. Community members and business members came to support them as well as Danna Larson from the Odebolt Betterment Committee. Some of those present were Danna Larson, Evan Thelan, Rob Litzenberger, Vance Lundell, Christy Hoefling, Mayor Bengford, Ruth Neville, Elaine Harden and Mary Schroeder.
Based just west of Ida Grove on Highway 59, Hewitt Trucking is a family-owned business with strong ties to the community. The company is owned by Justin Hewitt and his four siblings, James, Joe, Jeff, and Holly Lansink. Justin is also the general manager, president, and treasurer of the corporation. Hewitt Trucking features a fleet of 24 trucks and drivers, and approximately 30 total employees.
Mayor Kathy Breyfogle welcomed all to Holstein Aquatic Center’s grand opening for the summer. A red ribbon cutting presented the event with clarity as well as the first swimmer Max Breyfogle diving off the board with a big splash! A crowd of people entered the pool for their first swim of the year. The new lifeguards are as follows: Emily Fulton, Sydney Blackmore, Lillian Whitmer, Molly Reiss, Ryan Peterson, Natalie Madsen, Sophia Keleher, Drew Burk, Carson Harriman, Ethan Mason, Kellen Jensen, Ben Schmunck and Shane Reiss.
McNamara-Moore Post 61 American Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders and the Sons of the American Legion conducted their Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 29. The speaker for the event was Larry Hultgren who gave us the tale of his life of service. The OABCIG High School Band played, conducted by Jacob Welper. They did honor the different branches of service. There was also a quartet, four boys from the High School who sang a melody honoring our servicemen conducted by Jacob Pederson. Those four boys were Marshall Mogensen, Jacob Clausen, Caden Spetman and Isaac Neubauer.
Stained glass windows were placed in churches to tell the Christian story to worshippers who could not read, which would have been most all of them in medieval times, when stained glass art really hit its peak.
They were also placed in churches so that worshipers who couldn't afford or were not able to go on pilgrimages to the Holy Land or other sites, could see the beauty of the story of Jesus right before them, without leaving their own parish church.
Odebolt Creek Days starts out with a bang with fireworks at dark on Friday, June 9. A slew of events are scattered on Saturday, June 10. All Day Activities include: Water Tables, Bubble Machine, Inflatables ($10 wristband), Sidewalk Chalk, and a Souvenir Stand. Events will begin at 7 a.m. with a 5K Run/Walk and 1K for Kids. This event is at its start at the Odebolt School Bus Barn. People then can enjoy the Odebolt Betterment Committee Pancake Breakfast at the Odebolt Community Center from 7-10 a.m. At 8 a.m.
The Odebolt Museum presents a most splendid tea party for the younger and older community members of Odebolt ranging from age two to 90..There were 36 guests on the morning of June 3. Tables were placed throughout the museum and decorated with such care. Fine china and delicate napkins were a fine touch of class added to the presentation. The most tasty tea and treats were served at each table as well. The Tea Party menu begins with Savories: A Ribbon sandwich-Ham salad and Egg salad; Cool Cucumber on Rye slice; Cranberry Cheese bites.
