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Holstein Summer Theatre Camp to present: ‘Welcome to Candy Kingdom’

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 9:01pm

The Holstein Community Theatre Summer Theatre Camp started on Monday, Aug. 3, and will conclude this Friday, Aug.

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Holstein council hears tree concern

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:59pm

Holstein City Council has heard from a resident about her concern regarding trees in a parking area.

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Supervisors meet with attorney in closed session

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:59pm

The Ida County Board of Supervisors entered a rare closed session during its most recent meeting as county officials take to the courts of a conflict regarding the county EMS levy.

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Galva-Holstein teacher helps kids learn useful skills at camps

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:58pm

Nekooshia Plueger, a 5th grade ELA and 6th grade science teacher at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary School, joins 95 teachers for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, which places educators inside

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Iowa Governor candidate Rob Sand visits Ida Grove

Published by admin on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:52pm

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Remembering Rosemary Clausen

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 8:08pm

Longtime Holstein resident Rosemary Clausen, namesake of the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts, passed away on July 19 in Naples, Florida.

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Ida County Fair livestock sale receipts up from last year

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 8:06pm

Sales receipts from the Ida County Fair livestock auction on July 21 totaled $661,003.51. That figure was up from last year’s total of $607,611.76.

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Ida County challenges Iowa Department of Management EMS levy decision

Published by admin on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 8:05pm

Ida County has filed a legal challenge to a decision by the Iowa Department of Management to reduce the county’s voter-approved Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy.