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  • The shop has a light and welcoming bar area. Photo by Dan Mundt
    The Tea House is open for business
    06/09/2025 - 4:25pm

  • Photo file illustration by Dan Mundt.
    Oklahoma! to take the stage in two weeks
    06/09/2025 - 4:24pm

  • Dixie Brueck is pictured with some of her former students. Photo submitted
    Brueck’s passion has been an inspiration
    06/09/2025 - 4:23pm

  • 2025 Ridge View baseball: Front, from left: Evan Ramirez, Lane Wandrey, Evan Kolpin, Eli Franken, Jasper Willroth, Leo Nedved, Brock Bisenius, Kaleb Kolpin, Jack Braunschweig, Ryan Barry, Luke Braunschweig, Max Breyfogle, Landen Kluver. Back row: Coach Jake Myrtue, Coach Eric Myrtue, Broc Wilken, Karsen Jensen, Aiden Myrtue, Kinnick Jensen, Owen Worthan, Blake Myrtue, Kyle Burk, Noah Struck, Jake Cougill, Ethan Wandrey, Coach Ryan Wuebker, Coach Evan Grieme. Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios
    Ridge View looks to have victorious baseball season
    06/09/2025 - 4:22pm

  • Addy wallops one!: Addy Tesch of Ridge View gets ahold of this pitch, during the Raptors’ 10-2 win over Westwood, on Wednesday night in Galva. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View girls whip Westwood 10-2
    06/09/2025 - 4:21pm

  • Ridge View almost turns two!: First baseman Jack Braunschweig awaits the throw, as Ridge View gets the force out at second base, and tries for a double-play against Westwood. The runner was safe at first, but the Raptors went on to defeat the Rebels 9-0. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View routs Westwood 9-0
    06/09/2025 - 4:19pm

  • An array of flags: The Memorial Day program at Holstein’s north cemetery featured a variety of flags, including the United States flag, the American Legion flag, the State of Iowa flag, and flags for various branches of the United States military. Photo by Brent Harm
    Holstein presents Memorial Day program
    06/02/2025 - 12:29pm

  • 2024 Kinderfest. File photo
    Kinderfest is a week away
    06/02/2025 - 12:28pm

  • Market on Main will have a new location this year. This spot is on the east side of Highway 59/Main Street. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Market on Main returns
    06/02/2025 - 12:27pm

  • Site work is visible for a wind turbine between Ida Grove and Holstein on Highway 59. Photo by Brent Harm
    Turbine project moving ahead
    06/02/2025 - 12:25pm

  • Lucy & Ethel on Main has something for anyone of any size. Photo by Dan Mundt
    Lucy & Ethel on Main is open for business
    06/02/2025 - 12:25pm

  • Dedicating a flag: American Legion members Les Haake and Mike Galvin dedicated United States flags in honor of departed veterans Vernon Johnson and Dale Doescher. Lois Voge stands with her hand on her heart, representing the family of Dale Doescher. Photo by Brent Harm
    Memorial Day program conducted in Galva
    06/02/2025 - 12:23pm
  • Local 4-H members rewarded for project work
    06/02/2025 - 12:22pm

  • Out at first!: Ridge View first baseman Owen Worthan awaits the throw, as a Kingsley-Pierson batter races toward the bag, during the Raptors’ 10-9 win over the Panthers. Worthan later blasted a home run in the victory. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View clips Kingsley-Pierson 10-9: Raptors build 10-1 lead, withstand late rally
    06/02/2025 - 12:20pm
  • Ridge View trounces Cherokee 12-1: Raptors lead 10-1 after three innings
    06/02/2025 - 12:18pm

News


The shop has a light and welcoming bar area. Photo by Dan Mundt
06/09/2025 - 4:25pm
The Tea House is open for business
The Tea House Shake & Energy Bar, located at 212 East Second St. in Holstein, opened for business on May 23. The locally-owned business is an Herbalife Nutrition Club. “We are your go-to place for energy, hydration, and protein-packed shakes,”...
Oklahoma! to take the stage in two weeks
Brueck’s passion has been an inspiration
Holstein presents Memorial Day program
Kinderfest is a week away
Market on Main returns

Sports


2025 Ridge View baseball: Front, from left: Evan Ramirez, Lane Wandrey, Evan Kolpin, Eli Franken, Jasper Willroth, Leo Nedved, Brock Bisenius, Kaleb Kolpin, Jack Braunschweig, Ryan Barry, Luke Braunschweig, Max Breyfogle, Landen Kluver. Back row: Coach Jake Myrtue, Coach Eric Myrtue, Broc Wilken, Karsen Jensen, Aiden Myrtue, Kinnick Jensen, Owen Worthan, Blake Myrtue, Kyle Burk, Noah Struck, Jake Cougill, Ethan Wandrey, Coach Ryan Wuebker, Coach Evan Grieme. Photo courtesy of Stevenson Studios
06/09/2025 - 4:22pm
Ridge View looks to have victorious baseball season
Coach Eric Myrtue and the Ridge View baseball team are excited for another season of smacking hits and striking out opposing players. The Raptors will be without the services of a few athletes from last year’s team, but return a strong core group of...
Ridge View girls whip Westwood 10-2
Ridge View routs Westwood 9-0
Ridge View clips Kingsley-Pierson 10-9: Raptors build 10-1 lead, withstand late rally
Ridge View trounces Cherokee 12-1: Raptors lead 10-1 after three innings
Ridge View’s State Track Meet qualifiers impressive in Des Moines

Obituaries

06/06/2025 - 11:15am
Vicki J. Zahner
Vicki J. Zahner 1951 – 2025   HOLSTEIN - Vicki J. Zahner, 73, of Holstein, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center of Sioux Falls, SD after an aggressive battle with cancer. A funeral...
Patsye Muree Olson
Arlo Radke
Cynthia Hansen Lutz
Florence ‘Pat’ Carnes
June Bremer

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