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South O’Brien Parliamentary Procedure Team Advances to Districts.

belltimescourier.com Posted on April 10, 2025 by John IhleApril 10, 2025

The South O’Brien FFA Parliamentary Procedure team competed at Sub-Districts, earning a first-place silver rating. Team members Gabe Moermond, Noah Wittrock, Austin Negus, Alex Griebel, and BreeLee Rasmussen advanced to Districts, where they received a bronze rating. In this event, … Continue reading →

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Quick Archer Council Meeting

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 27, 2025 by John IhleMarch 27, 2025

by Mari RadtkeCity Clerk Sandy Fritz announced receipt of a $500 donation from MidAmerican Energy to the City of Archer for a Christmas Lighting project. She also outlined all of the necessary public meetings coming up to finally get to … Continue reading →

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Leane Bodle, An Enigma

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 19, 2025 by John IhleMarch 19, 2025

by Mari RadtkeThroughout the days of donations a single story was told, the story of Leane Bodle. Who was she? Leane Bodle was born Christmas Eve, 1946. She grew up in Sheldon where her parents were Roy and Minerva. Both … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Lynette Wilson

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 19, 2025 by John IhleMarch 19, 2025

Lynette Wilson passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, Iowa.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Pastor Matt Martin officiating. Burial will … 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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  • 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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