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Past News From The Files Of The O’Brien County Bell

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 29, 2023 by richard radtkeMarch 28, 2023

1993 – 30 years agoBoard approves resignation of basketball coach – The South O’Brien School Board accepted the resignation of Head Boys Basketball Coach Dave Schroeder (contingent upon its acceptance by the Paullina School Board which holds his contract) at … Continue reading →

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Cherokee County Public Health Receives Grant Funding to Lead Area Child and Adolescent Health Efforts

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 29, 2023 by richard radtkeMarch 28, 2023

Late last year, Cherokee County Public Health was notified that they would be awarded funding in the amount of $279,273 from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to take on the lead role of providing Child and Adolescent … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Put on a Feast

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 29, 2023 by richard radtkeMarch 28, 2023

Members of the Primghar Community Board gathered volunteers, experienced and newcomers to put on an omelet feast on Sunday March 26. The small group served 241 omelets in just 3 hours, thanks to the returning cast of supporters.The annual event … Continue reading →

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Patricia J. Jeffers – Primghar, Iowa

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 28, 2023 by richard radtkeMarch 28, 2023

Patricia “Pat” J. Jeffers, age 91, of Primghar, Iowa who passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Prairie View Home in Sanborn, Iowa.  Her funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the United Church … Continue reading →

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

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

News

  • 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 ...
  • Easter-Egg Hunt in Paullina – Cool Fun
    The hunt was on in Paullina Saturday April 4 at ...

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Recent Posts

  • 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
  • Andrew Clemons Art at the Sutherland Library 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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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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