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Smolder’s Brew Primghar New Business

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 13, 2025 by John IhleDecember 13, 2025

by Mari RadtkeSierra (DeBoer) Smolders opened for business in mid-October. Sierra married in August 2024. Smolders is an uncommon surname from the Netherlands, and fits the business theme perfectly.Sierra worked for O’Brien County Ag Supply for three years. During her … Continue reading →

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Smile and Get in Line

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 10, 2025 by John IhleNovember 10, 2025

My husband and I refuse to go to weddings if there’s not going to be a wedding dance afterwards. I’m joking. But the couple does get a better gift if they’re hosting a dance.That’s just how much we love to … Continue reading →

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War Eagle Conference Cross-Country Meet

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 24, 2025 by John IhleOctober 24, 2025
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Wolverines Host Blackhawks

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 2, 2025 by John IhleOctober 2, 2025

Set scoresSO’ – 14, 14, 11Hinton – 25, 25, 25Head Coach Amy Schmidt shared her perspective of the volleyball match against an always tough Hinton Blackhawks volleyball team. She said, “Overall I was pleased with our efforts. We had some … Continue reading →

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Video of 2025 O’Brien County Community Foundation Grants held June 12th, 2025.

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

News

  • Paullina’s Foolish Ventures Showing Up
    by Mari RadtkeJustin Jacobsma of Williams and Company has been ...
  • Main Market Pending Ownership Change
    by Mari RadtkeSharon Litka purchased Main Market in 1997 from ...
  • Freesoil Foundation Hosted Conference
    Iowa Senators Evans, Taylor and Alons Steve King, Chair, Freesoil Foundation by ...

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Recent Posts

  • Paullina’s Foolish Ventures Showing Up January 16, 2026
  • Main Market Pending Ownership Change January 16, 2026
  • South O’Brien Sports January 16, 2026
  • O’Brien County Pub Opens After Remsen Sale January 1, 2026
  • Primghar Christmas and Red-Ribbon Cuttings January 1, 2026
  • Freesoil Foundation Hosted Conference January 1, 2026
  • Death Notice – Wesley Wayne Yates January 1, 2026
  • Primghar City Council Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes January 1, 2026
  • Four Old Generators • Now There are None December 13, 2025

Zion St. John School board members break ground for new addition.

https://youtu.be/ekSzyvamYHo

Paullina City Council Meeting – May 5, 2025

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