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Mon, 01/19/2026 - 1:11pm

Wastewater project will see savings

Holstein City Council has heard about savings with the total cost of the wastewater system improvements. A report from ISG to re-route power to a shorter path will see the city save $10,000 roughly....

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 1:09pm

G-H hears four-day proposal

The spread of the four-day week for Iowa school districts has some area interest. During its Jan. 12 meeting, the Galva-Holstein Board of Education heard interest in bringing the idea to the district...

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 1:08pm

Caucus time approaches

Ida County will see the return of Caucus evening. This year, the Republican Caucus is set for Monday, Feb. 2 at a the Ida Grove Rec Center, 311 Barnes, according to Ida County Republicans. Doors will...

Blake takes control: Ridge View 190-pounder Blake Myrtue gets a takedown at the Western Valley Conference tournament. Blake won first place in his weight class at Saturday’s competition in Sloan. Photo by Brent Harm

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 1:00pm

Ridge View wrestlers compete at WVC Tournament: Blake Myrtue wins individual championship at 190 lbs

The Ridge View wrestling team had multiple place-winners at the Western Valley Conference Tournament, hosted by Westwood High School in Sloan on Saturday. The Raptors had one individual champion in...

Tegan with a takedown!: Ridge View 120-pounder Tegan Robertson gets a takedown against a South Central Calhoun wrestler. The Raptors hosted SCC, East Sac County, Spencer, and Akron-Westfield last week in Holstein. Photo by Brent Harm

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:59pm

Ridge View girls wrestling squad goes 2–1 at home dual meet: Powered by undefeated Robertson and breakout performances

The Ridge View girls wrestling squad delivered another gritty night of competition last week in Holstein, earning two dominant dual wins and showing continued growth across the lineup. The Raptors...

TOP HEADLINES

Wastewater project will see savings

01/19/2026 - 1:11pm
G-H hears four-day proposal

01/19/2026 - 1:09pm
Caucus time approaches

01/19/2026 - 1:08pm
Galva Council looking for city hall project to start soon

01/19/2026 - 1:07pm
Denison Livestock and MACI conducted the auction during the banquet. Photo by Dan Mundt

Ida County Cattlemen/Ida County Pork Producers Banquet

01/19/2026 - 1:05pm
Ida County beats state jobs report

01/19/2026 - 1:00pm
Blake takes control: Ridge View 190-pounder Blake Myrtue gets a takedown at the Western Valley Conference tournament. Blake won first place in his weight class at Saturday’s competition in Sloan. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View wrestlers compete at WVC Tournament: Blake Myrtue wins individual championship at 190 lbs

01/19/2026 - 1:00pm
Tegan with a takedown!: Ridge View 120-pounder Tegan Robertson gets a takedown against a South Central Calhoun wrestler. The Raptors hosted SCC, East Sac County, Spencer, and Akron-Westfield last week in Holstein. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View girls wrestling squad goes 2–1 at home dual meet: Powered by undefeated Robertson and breakout performances

01/19/2026 - 12:59pm
Carter draws a crowd: Ridge View’s Carter Todd is surrounded by a trio of OABCIG defenders. Carter scored nine points in the Raptors’ contest with the Falcons on Friday in Holstein. Photo by Brent Harm

OABCIG rallies past Ridge View 49-42

01/19/2026 - 12:57pm
Reese looks to score: Ridge View’s Reese Hawthorne eyes the basket and she goes in for a layup. Reese led the Raptors with 13 points against OABCIG on Friday night. Photo by Brent Harm

OABCIG girls top Ridge View 49-41

01/19/2026 - 12:55pm
Havin’ fun!: The Ridge View Hip Hop dancers entertained the audience with their award-winning routine at Saturday night’s performance. Photo by Brent Harm

Night at the Disney Ball! Ridge View hosts annual Dance Night

01/12/2026 - 1:01pm
This freezer at The Suite Emporium is the point of sale for Prep & Plate – Holstein. Submitted photo

Prep & Plate arrives in Holstein

01/12/2026 - 12:59pm
Darrin and Lisa Schmidt were given the Ida County Cattlemen’s Association 2026 Beef Promotion Award. The metal award was cut by their company, Holstein Manufacturing. Photo by Dan Mundt

Ida County Cattlemen/Ida County Pork Producers Banquet

01/12/2026 - 12:58pm
Holstein Chamber discusses presenters, garage sales

01/12/2026 - 12:56pm
Legislature heading back to session

01/12/2026 - 12:54pm

News

01/19/2026 - 1:11pm

Wastewater project will see savings

Holstein City Council has heard about savings with the total cost of the wastewater system improvements. A report from ISG to re-route power to a shorter path will see the city save $10,000 roughly. The lift station’s existing power supply source is...

G-H hears four-day proposal

Caucus time approaches

Galva Council looking for city hall project to start soon

Ida County Cattlemen/Ida County Pork Producers Banquet

Ida County beats state jobs report

Sports

Blake takes control: Ridge View 190-pounder Blake Myrtue gets a takedown at the Western Valley Conference tournament. Blake won first place in his weight class at Saturday’s competition in Sloan. Photo by Brent Harm

01/19/2026 - 1:00pm

Ridge View wrestlers compete at WVC Tournament: Blake Myrtue wins individual championship at 190 lbs

The Ridge View wrestling team had multiple place-winners at the Western Valley Conference Tournament, hosted by Westwood High School in Sloan on Saturday. The Raptors had one individual champion in Blake Myrtue at 190 lbs. The complete list of place...

Ridge View girls wrestling squad goes 2–1 at home dual meet: Powered by undefeated Robertson and breakout performances

OABCIG rallies past Ridge View 49-42

OABCIG girls top Ridge View 49-41

Ridge View girls wrestle at Kuemper

Ridge View hosts dual wrestling action

Obituaries

01/14/2026 - 8:28pm

Leanne K. Hammer

Leanne K. Hammer 1956 – 2026 HOLSTEIN - Leanne K. Hammer, 69, of Holstein passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at the Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD after sustaining a fall in her home. A funeral service will be held...

Betty Rozella Meyer

Norman Roy Buenger

Henry Glen Brueck

Heidi L. Howard

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