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Labor Day Tradition

belltimescourier.com Posted on August 21, 2025 by John IhleAugust 21, 2025

By Mari RadtkeThe Sutherland Labor Day celebration in Sutherland is a generations long tradition. The event annual features one of northwest Iowa’s biggest parades, feasts provided by the local churches and not for profits organizations throughout the weekend, the burnout … Continue reading →

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Primghar Council Meeting

belltimescourier.com Posted on July 17, 2025 by John IhleJuly 17, 2025

The Primghar City Council met in a regular session on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers with Mayor Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present Kevin Smith, Ryan Jenness, Steve Wittrock, Ken Miller and Tim Honkomp. Staff present … Continue reading →

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Sutherland, Iowa City Council Meeting – July 1, 2024

belltimescourier.com Posted on July 17, 2025 by John IhleJuly 17, 2025

Sutherland, Iowa City Council Meeting – July 1, 2024 – 7:00 PM – 110 Ash Street – Meeting RoomMayor Kay Gifford called the Council Meeting to order. Roll call showed Councilmembers present were: Patrick Nelson, Nancy Kuehl, and Bruce Engelke. … Continue reading →

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Wolverines get a split in doubleheader with HMS

belltimescourier.com Posted on July 9, 2025 by John IhleJuly 9, 2025

South O’Brien played a doubleheader last week with Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. The first game was suspended at Hartley due to the weather and resumed when the teams were scheduled to meet at Paullina. HMS won that War Eagle Conference game 14-7 but … Continue reading →

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

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

News

  • Easter-Egg Hunt in Paullina – Cool Fun
    The hunt was on in Paullina Saturday April 4 at ...
  • Sutherland’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
    Every year Easter brings the Easter Bunny to Sutherland. Every ...
  • National Honor Society Induction
    Congratulations to the newest members of the South O’Brien Chapter ...

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Recent Posts

  • Easter-Egg Hunt in Paullina – Cool Fun April 14, 2026
  • Sutherland’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 14, 2026
  • National Honor Society Induction April 2, 2026
  • South O’Brien School District Special Meetings April 2, 2026
  • Tis the Season — For Pancakes! March 27, 2026
  • Andrew Clemons Art at the Sutherland Library March 27, 2026
  • Sutherland Experiences Empty Water Tower March 27, 2026
  • Primghar Community Playhouse Presents • “Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo” Dinner and Live Theater March 20, 2026
  • South O’Brien School District Meeting March 27, 2026

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

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Paullina City Council Meeting – May 5, 2025

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  • Trinity Tigers Overcome by Visitors

Obituaries

  • Obituary – Jerry Cullison
    Jerry E. CullisonPaullina, Iowa Jerry E. Cullison, 90, of Paullina passed ...
  • Death Notice – Wesley Wayne Yates
    Wesley Wayne Yates was born October 14, 1933. He passed ...
  • Obituary – Nadine Ruth Faust
    Nadine R. Faust March 20, 1936-November 21, 2025, 89 Yr. – ...

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