Ridge View High School had their commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2023 on Sunday, May 21. The Ridge View High School Band ushered them in with their Pomp and Circumstance. Superintendent Adam Bisenius gave his welcome speech. There was the introduction of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Jake Breyfogle was named the valedictorian, and a grand speech he gave complimenting teachers in his journey. The students were asked to stand who received academic medallions and gold chords. A very large concert choir centered the side bleachers singing “The River.” Ms.
Alex Warnke is an Ida Grove native who has found a home in the Ridge View school district. The Augustana University graduate teaches and coaches multiple grades and sports for the Raptors. Warnke discussed his duties as instructor and coach.
“I teach 8th Grade Math at the middle school in Early in the morning,” he explained. “Then, I teach high school Algebra and Calculus in the afternoon in Holstein. I’m also Head Boys Basketball coach and Head Boys Golf coach.”
The Raptor skipper has personal experience in the sports he coaches.
Ida County Republicans had their Legislative Forum and Fireside Chat on Monday, May 15 at the Ida Grove Country Club. GOP Chair Teresa Paulsrud welcomed the attendees and thanked all for coming. There was a prayer and pledge of allegiance, which solidified the tone for the evening.
Holstein Manufacturing, owned by Darrin and Lisa Schmidt (and daughter Jadyn) is located just four miles north of Holstein on Highway 59. Darrin’s father, Bruce Schmidt, started the business in 1977. He also came up with the “Home of the Maxi-Barbeque” logo for which they are known.
Darrin talked about how and when the business began.
Commencement at Ridge View HIgh School is set for Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in the North Gym in Holstein. Class officers for 2023 include President Jake Breyfogle, Vice President Beth Mentzer, Secretary Grace Naberhaus, and Treasurer Shania Graybill.
The Ida County Community Betterment Foundation (ICCBF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, recently awarded grants totaling over $128,000 to nonprofit organizations in support of projects and programs throughout Ida County. This brings the total grants awarded to over $1.6 million since the first grants were made in 2006.
Brian Bode, a teacher and coach in the Ridge View school district, does more than just teach subjects and coach sports. He sets a positive example, and gives students life lessons along the way.
Bode listed his duties as teacher and coach.
“I’m a fifth grade teacher,” he stated, “and we’re self-contained so I teach all subjects: math, reading, science, and social studies. I co-head coach high school football, head girls high school basketball, and head girls’ golf.”
Bode gave a brief history of his teaching experience.
The Holstein City Council conducted its regular meeting on Monday, May 1. Council members Regennitter, Schimmer, Stevenson, Wiese, and Voss were in attendance, as well as Mayor Breyfogle. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman gave his quarterly report to the council. Director Niemeier updated the Council on public works. They have been busy doing spring work on city-owned property, mowing and fertilizing.
The Ridge View Spring Band and Vocal Concert and Art Show was a wonderful display of the arts throughout the night on May 2. In the High School Gym, art displays were set up for viewing - remarkable works. The Art Instructor is Mrs. Angie Kohn.
Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Emergency Room and Lab Expansion and Renovation Project. The southeast corner of the hospital is where the expansion and renovation will take place. Glen Winekauf, CEO of Horn Memorial, explained what the project entails.
