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Suspect in fatal shooting remains behind bars

Published by admin on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 7:00pm

The man accused in a fatal shooting in Lake View will likely remain behind bars for a while as he is being kept without bond.

King Theatre’s 2nd Annual Car Show, Movie coming up

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:47pm

The 2nd Annual Car Show & Movie at the Ida Grove King Theatre is coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Supervisors meet with attorney in closed session

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:45pm

The Ida County Board of Supervisors entered a rare closed session during its most recent meeting as county officials take to the courts of a conflict regarding the county EMS levy.

Holstein Summer Theatre Camp to present: ‘Welcome to Candy Kingdom’

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:44pm

The Holstein Community Theatre Summer Theatre Camp started on Monday, Aug. 3, and will conclude this Friday, Aug.

Galva-Holstein teacher helps kids learn useful skills at camps

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:41pm

Nekooshia Plueger, a 5th grade ELA and 6th grade science teacher at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary School, joins 95 teachers for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, which places educators inside

Holstein council hears tree concern

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:39pm

Holstein City Council has heard from a resident about her concern regarding trees in a parking area.

Iowa Governor candidate Rob Sand visits Ida Grove

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:38pm

 

Bigfoot spotted in Odebolt

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:25pm

Bigfoot, the elusive, hairy humanoid with unusually large feet, has been spotted around Odebolt during the last few weeks.

OABCIG adds boys, girls soccer

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 7:57pm

It’s official! The OABCIG School Board voted unanimously at their July 13 meeting to add soccer as a high school sport for the 2026-27 school year.

Ida County challenges Iowa Department of Management EMS levy decision

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 7:56pm

Ida County has filed a legal challenge to a decision by the Iowa Department of Management to reduce the county’s voter-approved Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy.

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