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Sheldon/South O’Brien wrestles at Joe Fitch Invitational

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 6, 2023 by richard radtkeDecember 6, 2023

Sheldon/South O’Brien traveled to Humboldt December 1 to take part in the annual Joe Fitch Invitational. The Orabs placed eighth with 84 points. Winning the Invite were the host Wildcats with a 247.5 total. Emmetsburg took second with 204 points.The … Continue reading →

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Paullina Council Gets a Second Round of Open Meetings/Open Records Training

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 30, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 30, 2023

By Mari RadtkeFor the second time of this council, IPIB put the Paullina City Council through training on “the public’s right to know.” Iowa code chapters 21 and 22 dictate to all public bodies what information, documents and meetings must … Continue reading →

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A Time of Gratitude and Giving

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 30, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 30, 2023

By Mari RadtkeThe holidays are here. This time of year it is traditional to show gratitude for the good things throughout the year. It is also a giving time of year. Gifts for family and friends are commonplace. Let’s remember … Continue reading →

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Dead Tree Removal a Costly Ordeal

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 30, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 30, 2023

By Mari RadtkePaullina is on a mission to remove all the dead trees from public areas. Schwebach Tree Service offered a daily rate and estimated to final cost to be $30,000. An additional investment of $35,800, from the sale of … 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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  • 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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