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Kicking the Bucket List

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 18, 2023 by mnwvdOctober 18, 2023

Dorothy RosbyI’ve been feeling a little inadequate ever since I overheard a conversation between two dreamers in a restaurant recently. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. It’s not my fault people talk so loudly—and about such interesting things. Anyway they were … Continue reading →

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Calumet, Primghar and Sutherland Candidates For Office Introduce Themselves

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 18, 2023 by mnwvdOctober 18, 2023

Calumet1) Tell us about yourself: Name, occupation, family, hobbies.I am Josie Greathouse, Cargin, NE. Born in Spencer, IA, raised in Waterloo, IA, moved to Kingman, AZ, lived a brief year in Cedar Rapids, IA, graduated high school in Kingman, AZ, … Continue reading →

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South OBrien ends gridiron season with loss to Akron-Westfield

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 18, 2023 by mnwvdOctober 18, 2023

A 19-point second half for Akron-Westfield sewed up a 26-0 win by the Westerners over South O’Brien October 13 at Paullina. The Wolverines completed their football season with a 1-6 record, including 1-4 in Class A District 1.Akron-Westfield finishes atop … Continue reading →

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Patricia Kilts

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 18, 2023 by mnwvdOctober 18, 2023

Patricia Kilts • Sheldon, IowaServices for Patricia Kilts, age 77, of Sheldon, formerly of Primghar who passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest in Sheldon. A private family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October … Continue reading →

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

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

News

  • 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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Sports

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Obituaries

  • 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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