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Following an Expert of a Bygone Era

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 16, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 16, 2023

By Jacob Olson, Special Guest AuthorIt was a sunny afternoon when I met Polly Roll in the administration office of the Marshalltown Veterans Home. Roll, the executive secretary of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, greeted me warmly and walked … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Collection for Veterans and Families

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 16, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 16, 2023

The Paullina American Legion Auxiliary placed donation boxes in businesses throughout Paullina. The volunteer support organization this year is making its efforts very public.The Auxiliary is collecting gifts for youth ages 1 to 15 years of age, as well as … Continue reading →

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Information, Misinformation and Disinformation

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 16, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 16, 2023

By Mari RadtkeIn*for*ma*tion – Facts provided or learned about something or someone. Mis*in*for*ma*tion – false or inaccurate information getting the facts wrong. Dis*in*for*ma*tion – false information which is deliberately intended to mislead, intentionally misstating the facts.It is information to tell … Continue reading →

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Children, the Holiday Season, and Temperament

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 16, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 16, 2023

by Mackenzie DeJong, Human Sciences Specialist, Family WellbeingThe holiday season brings plenty of changes, festivities, and time at home for children. How they handle it all is affected by their temperament.Temperament, originally studied by psychologists Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess, … Continue reading →

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

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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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  • 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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    Jerry E. CullisonPaullina, Iowa Jerry E. Cullison, 90, of Paullina passed ...
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    Wesley Wayne Yates was born October 14, 1933. He passed ...

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