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Ridge View homecoming court: From left, Savannah Cudaback, Luke Whitmer, Chloe Murphy, Kreighton Krager, Jon Friedrichsen, Gillian Chance, Broc Wilken, Regan Ruble, Kyson Turnquist, Clara Todd. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:21pm

Homecoming week at Ridge View

The Ridge View homecoming game will be Friday, Oct. 9 as the Raptors host Alta-Aurelia. The theme for this year’s homecoming week activities is “Ridge View Rewind: Blast from the Past.” The Raptors...

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:20pm

Holstein eyes new city hall

Council is looking at a new city hall for Holstein. During a special meeting Sept. 24, council discussed some city projects with a key one moving forward. Council agreed to move ahead with planning...

These kids found out how hard it is to put on and move in fire gear. Photo by Dan Mundt

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:20pm

Holstein Fire Department Public Day

Thursday, Oct. 1, was Public Day at the Holstein Fire Department. Kids and adults got to take tours of firetrucks, an ambulance and the firehouse with firefighters and ambulance personnel. Kids got...

And they’re off!: The Ridge View boys cross country team takes off at the start of the Alta-Aurelia Invitational in Alta. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:14pm

Ridge View cross country team runs at Alta

The Ridge View cross country squad participated in the Alta-Aurelia Invitational last week, at the Alta Golf & Country Club. In girls results, the Raptors won fourth place out of 14 teams...

Smashing one: Ridge View’s Hannah Brown smashes the volleyball past a block attempt in the Raptors’ 3-0 sweep of Siouxland Christian. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:13pm

Ridge View sweeps Siouxland Christian 3-0

A clean sweep was the name of the game for the Ridge View volleyball team last week in Holstein. The Raptors hosted Siouxland Christian in a Western Valley Conference showdown, defeating the visiting...

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Ridge View homecoming court: From left, Savannah Cudaback, Luke Whitmer, Chloe Murphy, Kreighton Krager, Jon Friedrichsen, Gillian Chance, Broc Wilken, Regan Ruble, Kyson Turnquist, Clara Todd. Photo by Brent Harm

Homecoming week at Ridge View

10/07/2026 - 9:21pm
Holstein eyes new city hall

10/07/2026 - 9:20pm
These kids found out how hard it is to put on and move in fire gear. Photo by Dan Mundt

Holstein Fire Department Public Day

10/07/2026 - 9:20pm
Incumbents dominate county races

10/07/2026 - 9:18pm
Kennedy Stevenson, age 7, of Holstein, was careful as she touched Camo, a ball python. Photo by Dan Mundt

Zoo Day at Stubbs Library

10/07/2026 - 9:17pm
And they’re off!: The Ridge View boys cross country team takes off at the start of the Alta-Aurelia Invitational in Alta. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View cross country team runs at Alta

10/07/2026 - 9:14pm
Smashing one: Ridge View’s Hannah Brown smashes the volleyball past a block attempt in the Raptors’ 3-0 sweep of Siouxland Christian. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View sweeps Siouxland Christian 3-0

10/07/2026 - 9:13pm
West Lyon tops Ridge View 48-7

10/07/2026 - 9:11pm
Ridge View to celebrate Homecoming week

09/30/2026 - 8:17pm
The Dreamboats will perform music from the ‘50s and ‘60s at the Rosemary Clausen Center on Saturday. Photo submitted

The Dreamboats on stage this weekend

09/30/2026 - 8:16pm
Block Party: Front-Lois Kistenmacher, Donna Mason, Bob Lister, Lorraine Vohs, Maxine Johnson; Second row: Dixie Brueck, Debbie Ritsch, Kathy Miller, Sue Fitch, Kathy Kraatz, Martha Boyle, Shirley Friedrichsen, Amanda Luscombe, Bev Lorenzen; Third row: Laurence Clausen, Andy Lundy, Sarah Lundy, Glen Johnson, Rob Kraegler, Ken Miller, Daniel Kraegler, Teresa Kraegler, Allen Fitch, Bruce Warren, Marty Boyle, Diane Droegmiller and Becky Warren. Photo submitted

Kastner Drive Block Party

09/30/2026 - 8:15pm
Data Centers ordinance could head to P&Z soon

09/30/2026 - 7:56pm
Supervisors hear jail incident update

09/30/2026 - 7:55pm
Running hard: Ridge View receiver Talan Witzke fights for more yards after this catch against Lawton-Bronson, during the Raptors 45-7 win over the Eagles. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View rolls past Lawton-Bronson 45-7

09/30/2026 - 7:31pm
Ridge View girls topple Lawton-Bronson 3-0

09/30/2026 - 7:27pm

News

Ridge View homecoming court: From left, Savannah Cudaback, Luke Whitmer, Chloe Murphy, Kreighton Krager, Jon Friedrichsen, Gillian Chance, Broc Wilken, Regan Ruble, Kyson Turnquist, Clara Todd. Photo by Brent Harm

10/07/2026 - 9:21pm

Homecoming week at Ridge View

The Ridge View homecoming game will be Friday, Oct. 9 as the Raptors host Alta-Aurelia. The theme for this year’s homecoming week activities is “Ridge View Rewind: Blast from the Past.” The Raptors are celebrating homecoming this week, Oct. 5-9,...

Holstein eyes new city hall

Holstein Fire Department Public Day

Incumbents dominate county races

Zoo Day at Stubbs Library

Ridge View to celebrate Homecoming week

Sports

And they’re off!: The Ridge View boys cross country team takes off at the start of the Alta-Aurelia Invitational in Alta. Photo by Brent Harm

10/07/2026 - 9:14pm

Ridge View cross country team runs at Alta

The Ridge View cross country squad participated in the Alta-Aurelia Invitational last week, at the Alta Golf & Country Club. In girls results, the Raptors won fourth place out of 14 teams competing at the meet. Eve Hustedt won 15th place out of...

Ridge View sweeps Siouxland Christian 3-0

West Lyon tops Ridge View 48-7

Ridge View rolls past Lawton-Bronson 45-7

Ridge View girls topple Lawton-Bronson 3-0

Ridge View shuts out Hinton 20-0

Obituaries

09/28/2026 - 10:46pm

Karla Henderson

Karla Henderson 1952 – 2026 HOLSTEIN - Karla Johnson Henderson, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Holstein on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 surrounded by loved ones from complications due to dementia. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of...

Harold O. Droegmiller

Dale A. and Eula D. Nook

Rosemary Clausen

Donald 'Don' M. Belson

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