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Proud moment: Robertson celebrated the moment by pointing to the audience where her family was cheering her on. Photo courtesy of Ridge View girls wrestling

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 1:24pm

Tegan Robertson wins state wrestling championship! Robertson wins 120-lb. Iowa state title Friday night

Tegan Robertson, a junior on the Ridge View girls wrestling squad, capped off an undefeated season Friday night by winning a state championship, at the Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament in...

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 1:23pm

Holstein Advance wins state recognition

The 2026 Iowa Newspaper Association Convention and Awards Ceremony had recognition for the Holstein Advance and Sports Editor Brent Harm. Harm took runner up in the category of Best Sports Photo....

From left, Simon Fuller and Teresa Hunt work on the “dues” part of the gathering with Joyce Rasmus in the foreground while the “schmooze” part takes place in the background. Photo by Dan Mundt

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 1:21pm

Holstein Chamber Dues & Schmooze

The 2026 Holstein Chamber of Commerce Member Dues & Schmooze took place last Friday, Feb. 6, at Second Wind: Work + Gather at 111 E 2nd St. The dual goals of the meeting were to give members an...

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 1:17pm

Raptor students compete at State Large Group Speech

The 2026 State Large Group Speech Competition saw good results for Ridge View. Ridge View had seven events earn a Division I rating, the highest score. Earning a Division I rating were: Reader’s...

Raif inbounds the ball: OABCIG's Raif Jensen looks to inbound the ball, as Ridge View's Zach Kolpin provides the defense. The two Ida County rivals met up in Saturday night's conference championship game. Photo by Brent Harm

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 1:10pm

OABCIG edges Ridge View for conference tourney title, 68-63

The Western Valley Conference tournament title was on the line Saturday night in Sioux City, as the OABCIG and Ridge View boys basketball squads met up for the third time this season. The two teams...

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Proud moment: Robertson celebrated the moment by pointing to the audience where her family was cheering her on. Photo courtesy of Ridge View girls wrestling

Tegan Robertson wins state wrestling championship! Robertson wins 120-lb. Iowa state title Friday night

02/09/2026 - 1:24pm
Holstein Advance wins state recognition

02/09/2026 - 1:23pm
From left, Simon Fuller and Teresa Hunt work on the “dues” part of the gathering with Joyce Rasmus in the foreground while the “schmooze” part takes place in the background. Photo by Dan Mundt

Holstein Chamber Dues & Schmooze

02/09/2026 - 1:21pm
Raptor students compete at State Large Group Speech

02/09/2026 - 1:17pm
Participants in the Ida County Caucus take part in the Pledge of Allegiance. Photo submitted

Caucus Night sees good turnout

02/09/2026 - 1:16pm
Feenstra stops in Ida Grove: U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra made a stop at the Ida County Courier and other Ida Grove businesses, as part of his campaign for Governor of Iowa. Photo by Brent Harm

Feenstra visits Ida Grove on campaign for Governor of Iowa

02/09/2026 - 1:15pm
Congressmen visit Ida Grove: Jason Schultz, the Iowa State Senator for Iowa’s 6th District, and Steven Holt, a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, stopped at The Farmacy in Ida Grove on Saturday. Schultz is a Republican from Schleswig, and Holt is a Republican from Denison. Photo by Brent Harm

Congressmen Schultz, Holt stop at The Farmacy

02/09/2026 - 1:13pm
Raif inbounds the ball: OABCIG's Raif Jensen looks to inbound the ball, as Ridge View's Zach Kolpin provides the defense. The two Ida County rivals met up in Saturday night's conference championship game. Photo by Brent Harm

OABCIG edges Ridge View for conference tourney title, 68-63

02/09/2026 - 1:10pm
I’ll take that!: Ridge View’s Kinnick Jensen snatches a rebound from a Kingsley-Pierson player, during the Raptors’ 62-56 conference tournament win over the Panthers. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View conquers Kingsley-Pierson 62-56

02/09/2026 - 1:07pm
Cora turns the corner: Ridge View’s Cora Tesch looks to drive the baseline against Woodbury Central, during the Raptors’ 59-24 win over the Wildcats. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View girls wallop Woodbury Central 59-24

02/09/2026 - 1:06pm
Ridge View individual archers make their mark Saturday

02/09/2026 - 1:05pm
Ridge View wrestlers take down Denison-Schleswig, Storm Lake

02/09/2026 - 1:04pm
State qualifiers!: Ridge View wrestlers Addisyn Pritchard (left) and Tegan Robertson are pictured with coach Troy Greder after qualifying for the Girls State Wrestling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Ridge View

Pritchard, Robertson qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

02/02/2026 - 2:01pm
Holstein hears finance update, considers Pickleball proposal

02/02/2026 - 2:00pm
Fifty-Nine Grind Coffeehouse will be located in the former Buck’s Garage building on First St. Photo by Dan Mundt

Fifty-Nine Grind coming to Holstein

02/02/2026 - 1:59pm

News

02/09/2026 - 1:23pm

Holstein Advance wins state recognition

The 2026 Iowa Newspaper Association Convention and Awards Ceremony had recognition for the Holstein Advance and Sports Editor Brent Harm. Harm took runner up in the category of Best Sports Photo. Results were announced Thursday following judging by...

Holstein Chamber Dues & Schmooze

Raptor students compete at State Large Group Speech

Caucus Night sees good turnout

Feenstra visits Ida Grove on campaign for Governor of Iowa

Congressmen Schultz, Holt stop at The Farmacy

Sports

Proud moment: Robertson celebrated the moment by pointing to the audience where her family was cheering her on. Photo courtesy of Ridge View girls wrestling

02/09/2026 - 1:24pm

Tegan Robertson wins state wrestling championship! Robertson wins 120-lb. Iowa state title Friday night

Tegan Robertson, a junior on the Ridge View girls wrestling squad, capped off an undefeated season Friday night by winning a state championship, at the Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament in Coralville. Robertson wrestles in the 120-lb. division,...

OABCIG edges Ridge View for conference tourney title, 68-63

Ridge View conquers Kingsley-Pierson 62-56

Ridge View girls wallop Woodbury Central 59-24

Ridge View individual archers make their mark Saturday

Ridge View wrestlers take down Denison-Schleswig, Storm Lake

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...

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