The Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts was host to a Veterans Day program last Tuesday.
The Holstein American Legion Honor Guard advanced the colors, presenting the United States flag and American Legion flag. The Ridge View High School Select Choir, under the direction of Kris Kistenmacher, sang the National Anthem.
OABCIG students took the stage at the high school auditorium last Friday and Saturday nights to perform “Footloose: The Stage Musical.”
The musical, adapted by Dean Pitchford and Walter Robbie, is based on the 1984 film of the same name.
The story follows Ren McCormack (Justice Wells), a big-city kid who is transplanted to the small town of Bomont, where dancing is forbidden.
The Ida County Board of Supervisors discussed courthouse landscaping work as renovation work nears completion.
“We do have a couple of bids for landscaping,” said Auditor Kristy Gilbert.
Nelson Landscaping and Bengford Landscaping have submitted bids for the work with Nelson bidding $60,030 and Bengford bidding $60,808 with another bid for back hill work for $13,000 as a separate bid from Bengford.
Public Works Director Scott Neimeier is departing.
Holstein City Council met Nov. 10 with consideration of Neimeier’s resignation.
Also up for consideration were farmland leases.
Drawing particular interest was land in the East Ridge Second Addition, planned for where the soccer field will go and the unsold lots located on Benning Drive.
“Going to the soccer field, how will they get to it?” asked Mayor Kathy Breyfogle.
A packed house was in store as the OABCIG school board heard from the community about the prospect of a soccer program.
The Nov. 10 meeting drew public interest with over 20 parents and students speaking during Public Comments.
Gregor Ernst said he was thankful about the soccer program survey being undertaken.
Roughly 30 boys and 16 girls have expressed interest.
“We’re optimistic about the results,” said Ernst.
A joint session of Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland school boards has seen bond issuance approval.
During the Nov. 10 meeting, approval was given for a resolution in favor of proposed issuing for roughly $6.25 million in school infrastructure sales, services and use bonds.
Superintendent Adam Bisenius briefed the board about the PPEL notes as well as SAVE bond notes.
The students at OABCIG Middle School in Odebolt put on their fall band and choir concert on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Seats on the gymnasium floor and in the risers were packed with family members and friends.
The concert was directed by Neil Anders, middle and elementary school band teacher, and Natalie Bradburn, elementary and middle school music teacher.
Accompanists were Kay Bloyer and Mindy Miller.
The Galva elementary school hosted a Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 10. The Kindergarten Class of 2038 kicked things off with a “March of the Wee Americans.” The Galva American Legion then presented the Advancement of the Colors. The kindergarten then invited everyone to join them in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ida Grove residents overwhelmingly picked Nathan Weitl as mayor.
Unofficial results show Weitl with 226 votes to Paul Nepper’s 93 votes.
An at-large seat on council went to Jason Behrendsen with 210 votes to Shannon Hopkins’ 93 votes.
Jeff Miesner, running unopposed for Ward 2, had 119 votes.
