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  • The grass on the west side of the Good Samaritan Society-Holstein nursing home was covered with hundreds of plastic eggs prior to the Easter egg hunt. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Hundreds of eggs seized at Good Samaritan Easter hunt
    04/21/2025 - 2:57pm

  • Prior to the arrival of the LifeFlight helicopter, class instructor Rachel Burns gave directions to the students and volunteers for setting up the landing zone. Photo by Dan Mundt
    EMS levy dollars at work
    04/21/2025 - 2:54pm

  • The kindergarten students sang “Shakey, Shakey Egg,” and “Ten Little Bunnies.” Photo by Dan Mundt
    Galva-Holstein Elementary Spring Concert
    04/21/2025 - 2:52pm
  • Supervisors weigh letting Conservation keep camping revenue
    04/21/2025 - 2:47pm

  • Tours: On their way back from the FFA Convention, Ridge View students toured the Iowa State Dairy Farm. They walked around the entire farm and got to learn more about how it was run. They were shown where they store the milk and the cattle barns. For their second tour, they went to the CUP (Centralized Ultrasound Processing) Lab and learned how they use technology to measure the ribeye area, fat thickness, and percent IMF (marbling). Photo courtesy of Ridge View FFA
    Ridge View FFA Tours Iowa State Dairy Farm
    04/21/2025 - 2:43pm

  • Ridge View FFA Chapter President, Nora Pickhinke, was chosen as the new North West District Vice President for the State Officer Team at State FFA Convention. Photo courtesy of Ridge View FFA
    Ridge View at State FFA Convention
    04/21/2025 - 2:38pm

  • Derek goes airborne!: Derek Heilman of Ridge View soars through the air, during the long jump competition at the Russ Kraai Relays. Heilman won fifth place in the event, with a leap of 19 feet 1 inch. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View boys champions of Russ Kraai Relays
    04/21/2025 - 2:34pm

  • Shot put champ!: Sydney Blackmore of Ridge View is ready to send the shot on its way, during the Russ Kraai Relays. Sydney captured first place with a throw of 33 feet 8 inches, while teammate Liz Schimmer won the discus throw competition with a toss of 103 feet 11 inches. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View girls capture first place at Russ Kraai Relays
    04/21/2025 - 2:31pm
  • Falcon, Raptor football schedules released
    04/21/2025 - 2:28pm

  • The 2025 Ridge View High School prom royalty, from left, are Mya Henningsen, Lauren Schmitt, Addi Voge, Lilly Whitmer, Carson Harriman, Clayton Jacobson, Noah Struck, and Conner Jacobson. Seated are Queen Gabi Mason and King Jack Todd. Photo by Dan Mundt
    2025 Ridge View Prom
    04/14/2025 - 12:36pm

  • Lea races down the track: Lea Johnson of Ridge View flies down the track during the 100 meter dash, at the Raider Relays in Sac City earlier this month. Photo by Brent Harm
    Senior Lea Johnson goes all out as student and athlete
    04/14/2025 - 12:34pm
  • G-H board approves hiring, resignations
    04/14/2025 - 12:33pm

  • From left, Ida County Supervisors Kyle Rohlk and Devlun Whiteing, Ida County Auditor Kristy Gilbert and Ida County Assessor Claudia Comstock talked about taxes and other issues at the Lohff Schumann Community Center in Holstein on April 3. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Ida County officials talk bonds and taxes in Holstein
    04/14/2025 - 12:32pm

  • Brynlee makes it look easy: The Raptors’ Brynlee Grieme makes quick work of this hurdle, during the Ridge View Relays at Holstein. Photo by Brent Harm
    Raptor girls champions of Ridge View Relays
    04/14/2025 - 12:29pm

  • Dutler hops a hurdle: The Raptors’ Tyler Dutler jumps a hurdle during the shuttle hurdle relay. Dutler teamed up with Kinnick Jensen, Evan Kolpin and Broc Wilken in the event at the Ridge View Relays. Photo by Brent Harm
    Raptor boys capture third place at Ridge View Relays
    04/14/2025 - 12:28pm

News


The grass on the west side of the Good Samaritan Society-Holstein nursing home was covered with hundreds of plastic eggs prior to the Easter egg hunt. Photo by Dan Mundt
04/21/2025 - 2:57pm
Hundreds of eggs seized at Good Samaritan Easter hunt
The Good Samaritan Society-Holstein Easter egg hunt took place on Saturday, April 19, in the grass by the nursing home. Dozens of kids and family members attended the event, which began with a hotdog lunch. Hundreds of plastic eggs were strewn about...
EMS levy dollars at work
Galva-Holstein Elementary Spring Concert
Supervisors weigh letting Conservation keep camping revenue
Ridge View FFA Tours Iowa State Dairy Farm
Ridge View at State FFA Convention

Sports


Derek goes airborne!: Derek Heilman of Ridge View soars through the air, during the long jump competition at the Russ Kraai Relays. Heilman won fifth place in the event, with a leap of 19 feet 1 inch. Photo by Brent Harm
04/21/2025 - 2:34pm
Ridge View boys champions of Russ Kraai Relays
The Ridge View boys track and field squad captured first place at the annual Russ Kraai Relays in Holstein. The Raptors scored 141 team points, compared to second place MMC-RU with 118 points.  Other teams and scores at the meet included third place...
Ridge View girls capture first place at Russ Kraai Relays
Falcon, Raptor football schedules released
Raptor girls champions of Ridge View Relays
Raptor boys capture third place at Ridge View Relays
Ridge View boys run at Lynn Jolly Relays in Cherokee

Obituaries

04/17/2025 - 9:38am
Vicki D. Godfrey
Vicki D. Godfrey 1951 – 2025   HOLSTEIN - Vicki D. Godfrey, 73, of Holstein, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein with the...
Lanny Hustedt
Kurt J. Leonard
Dennis Sorensen
Dorothy Bauer
Mick Hammer

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