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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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FFA Chapter Welcomes Iowa FFA State Officer

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 6, 2025 by John IhleMarch 6, 2025

The South O’Brien FFA Chapter welcomed Iowa FFA State Officer Kadence Boender and District Officer Haley Copenhaver to a chapter visit on January 27th, 2025. While at the high school, the officers discussed opportunities in FFA and the students participated … Continue reading →

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We’re Perfect

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 6, 2025 by John IhleMarch 6, 2025

By Mari RadtkeOn Friday during the blackout in Sutherland, I received a text from O’Brien County Economic Development Director Kiana Johnson. O’Brien County, Iowa now can officially boast being a Jeopardy! statement. She sent a photo of the image on … Continue reading →

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That’s the Way the Internet Cookie Crumbles

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 6, 2025 by John IhleMarch 6, 2025

I recently saw an online article with the intriguing headline, “Is it Normal to Talk to Yourself?” I’ve wondered about that. I don’t do it myself, of course. But I know people who do, so I clicked on the link. … Continue reading →

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

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  • 2026 South O’Brien Graduation Tab
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  • ONEOK Pipline Hit
    At approximately 5:17 pm on Wednesday, April 8 , 2026, ...
  • Presentation of Little League Changes Presented to Paullina Council
    Josh Rausch and Ben Eldridge attended the Paullina City Council ...

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Recent Posts

  • 2026 South O’Brien Graduation Tab May 16, 2026
  • ONEOK Pipline Hit April 20, 2026
  • Presentation of Little League Changes Presented to Paullina Council April 20, 2026
  • Obituary and Celebration of Life – Patricia “Patty” Jean Ahlman April 20, 2026
  • 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

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 and Celebration of Life – Patricia “Patty” Jean Ahlman
    Patricia “Patty” Jean AhlmanMay 15, 1963 – March 6, 2026 Patricia ...
  • 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 ...

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