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The kids were overjoyed when Sara Kreutz sent gobs of bubbles into the crowd at the 2025 Kinderfest. File photo by Dan Mundt

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 8:33pm

Kinderfest is a week away

The 2026 Holstein Kinderfest will hit the street next Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20. “Hometown Traditions Rooted in Holstein” is the theme of this year’s event. Kinderfest will take place in...

Davidson honored: Mr. Doug Davidson (right), instructor and coach at Ridge View schools, was recently presented with the Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA) Service Award for his 35 years as a football coach. Presenting the award to Mr. Davidson is Ridge View Superintendent Adam Bisenius. Photo courtesy of Ridge View

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 8:32pm

Davidson presented with IFCA service award

Ridge View Middle School instructor Doug Davidson was recently presented with the Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA) Service Award, for his over 30 years of dedicated time to coaching football...

Galva City Hall looks like a brand-new building following an exterior remodeling project. Photo submitted

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 8:31pm

A makeover for Galva City Hall

A project to refresh the exterior of Galva City Hall is now complete. The project had been in the works for about two years, according to Galva City Clerk/Treasurer Vanessa Harder. “The mayor and I...

Blake blasts one!: Ridge View’s Blake Myrtue puts the ball in play against OABCIG. Blake belted a pair of hits, including a double, during the Raptors’ 8-6 win over the Falcons. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 8:28pm

Raptors fend off the Falcons 8-6

The Ridge View and OABCIG baseball teams got together for a Western Valley Conference clash in Holstein on Tuesday, June 2. Following a pair of scoreless innings to start the contest, the visiting...

Zoey zips one in!: Ridge View’s Zoey Aschinger fires a pitch in for a strike during the Raptors’ 5-4 win over the Falcons. Photo by Brent Harm

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 8:26pm

Ridge View rallies past OABCIG 5-4

The Ridge View softball team pulled a rabbit out of its hat against OABCIG last week. After trailing the entire contest, the Raptors scored a pair of seventh inning runs to stun the Falcons by a...

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The kids were overjoyed when Sara Kreutz sent gobs of bubbles into the crowd at the 2025 Kinderfest. File photo by Dan Mundt

Kinderfest is a week away

06/10/2026 - 8:33pm
Davidson honored: Mr. Doug Davidson (right), instructor and coach at Ridge View schools, was recently presented with the Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA) Service Award for his 35 years as a football coach. Presenting the award to Mr. Davidson is Ridge View Superintendent Adam Bisenius. Photo courtesy of Ridge View

Davidson presented with IFCA service award

06/10/2026 - 8:32pm
Galva City Hall looks like a brand-new building following an exterior remodeling project. Photo submitted

A makeover for Galva City Hall

06/10/2026 - 8:31pm
Summer Reading Program begins at Holstein Library

06/10/2026 - 8:30pm
Blake blasts one!: Ridge View’s Blake Myrtue puts the ball in play against OABCIG. Blake belted a pair of hits, including a double, during the Raptors’ 8-6 win over the Falcons. Photo by Brent Harm

Raptors fend off the Falcons 8-6

06/10/2026 - 8:28pm
Zoey zips one in!: Ridge View’s Zoey Aschinger fires a pitch in for a strike during the Raptors’ 5-4 win over the Falcons. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View rallies past OABCIG 5-4

06/10/2026 - 8:26pm
Saluting the flag: Burdette Conover (left) and other Legion members paid respect to the United States flag at Memorial Day services in the Holstein North Cemetery. Photo by Brent Harm

Holstein commemorates Memorial Day

06/03/2026 - 8:37pm
Future of green space discussed at city council meeting

06/03/2026 - 8:36pm
Tryouts are June 8/10 for Holstein Community Theatre comedy

06/03/2026 - 8:35pm
Mike Bieret hired as Sales Manager for Courier, Advance newspapers

06/03/2026 - 8:33pm
Three Gun Volley!: Service members conducted a Three Gun Volley at the Memorial Day program in Galva, in honor of fallen soldiers. Photo by Brent Harm

Galva hosts Memorial Day program

06/03/2026 - 8:32pm
G-H 5th Graders earn certificates for completing the D.A.R.E. program. Photo courtesy of Ridge View

5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation

06/03/2026 - 8:31pm
Happy to help: Aubrey and Brendon Wallace are the proud owners of Midwest Auto & Repair in Correctionville and Cherokee.

Midwest Auto & Repair opens location in Correctionville

06/03/2026 - 8:30pm
Zoey zaps one!: Ridge View’s Zoey Aschinger lashes the ball down the left field line against Cherokee. Zoey smacked two base hits, drove in a run, and handled the pitching duties in the Raptors’ 10-2 win over the Braves. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View girls top Cherokee 10-2

06/03/2026 - 8:09pm
Franken connects!: Ridge View’s Eli Franken puts the ball in play against Cherokee. Franken was the winning pitcher, striking out 11 batters in the Raptors’ 8-1 win over the Braves. Photo by Brent Harm

Ridge View charges past Cherokee 8-1

06/03/2026 - 8:07pm

News

The kids were overjoyed when Sara Kreutz sent gobs of bubbles into the crowd at the 2025 Kinderfest. File photo by Dan Mundt

06/10/2026 - 8:33pm

Kinderfest is a week away

The 2026 Holstein Kinderfest will hit the street next Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20. “Hometown Traditions Rooted in Holstein” is the theme of this year’s event. Kinderfest will take place in the business district on East 2nd Street and at a...

Davidson presented with IFCA service award

A makeover for Galva City Hall

Summer Reading Program begins at Holstein Library

Holstein commemorates Memorial Day

Future of green space discussed at city council meeting

Sports

Blake blasts one!: Ridge View’s Blake Myrtue puts the ball in play against OABCIG. Blake belted a pair of hits, including a double, during the Raptors’ 8-6 win over the Falcons. Photo by Brent Harm

06/10/2026 - 8:28pm

Raptors fend off the Falcons 8-6

The Ridge View and OABCIG baseball teams got together for a Western Valley Conference clash in Holstein on Tuesday, June 2. Following a pair of scoreless innings to start the contest, the visiting Falcons got on the scoreboard first, taking a 1-0...

Ridge View rallies past OABCIG 5-4

Ridge View girls top Cherokee 10-2

Ridge View charges past Cherokee 8-1

Kellen Clausen places 15th at State Golf Tournament

Ridge View baseball has high hopes this summer

Obituaries

06/08/2026 - 8:50am

Dolores Jean 'Lori' Grothaus

Dolores Jean 'Lori' Grothaus 1930 – 2026 Dolores Jean “Lori” Grothaus lived a life defined by faith, resilience, and deep love for her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and...

Dan Beebe

Clara Elizabeth 'Beth' Ortner

Kylee J. Collins

Darlene A. Clausen

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