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SOS School Board Considers How to Beat Change

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 11, 2025 by StaffSeptember 11, 2025

by Mari RadtkeThe South O’Brien School Board met at their regular meeting on Monday August 18. Among the items discussed was the addition of a “Victory Bell” at the football field. The addition is a collaboration with the Carter Halverson … Continue reading →

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A Good RecoveryDespite Loss at Sloan

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 11, 2025 by StaffSeptember 11, 2025

by Mari Radtke“Coming off of a good outing at the Spencer tournament, we were not ready to play when we arrived,” said South O’Brien head volleyball coach Amy Schmidt. “We were tight, behind on defense and unfocused to play up to … Continue reading →

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South O’Brien vs. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 11, 2025 by StaffSeptember 11, 2025

by Mari RadtkeA scoreless opening quarter made a slow start to the game in Paullina against friendly rival teams, South O’Brien Wolverines vs. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks. The second quarter put both teams on the board with the Wolverines going to the … Continue reading →

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1st Five Initiative Anchors Early Childhood Success

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 11, 2025 by StaffSeptember 11, 2025

By Teresa Ball, Site Coordinator, 1st Five, UDMO, Inc.In O’Brien County, a growing network of care is transforming how families access support for their youngest children and at the heart of this movement is the 1st Five initiative of Upper … Continue reading →

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

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

News

  • Paullina’s Foolish Ventures Showing Up
    by Mari RadtkeJustin Jacobsma of Williams and Company has been ...
  • Main Market Pending Ownership Change
    by Mari RadtkeSharon Litka purchased Main Market in 1997 from ...
  • Freesoil Foundation Hosted Conference
    Iowa Senators Evans, Taylor and Alons Steve King, Chair, Freesoil Foundation by ...

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Recent Posts

  • Paullina’s Foolish Ventures Showing Up January 16, 2026
  • Main Market Pending Ownership Change January 16, 2026
  • South O’Brien Sports January 16, 2026
  • O’Brien County Pub Opens After Remsen Sale January 1, 2026
  • Primghar Christmas and Red-Ribbon Cuttings January 1, 2026
  • Freesoil Foundation Hosted Conference January 1, 2026
  • Death Notice – Wesley Wayne Yates January 1, 2026
  • Primghar City Council Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes January 1, 2026
  • Four Old Generators • Now There are None December 13, 2025

Zion St. John School board members break ground for new addition.

https://youtu.be/ekSzyvamYHo

Paullina City Council Meeting – May 5, 2025

https://youtu.be/yNSBmlhzAe4

Change in Office Hours

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Thursday – 9 to Noon
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Sports

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  • Trinity Tigers Overcome by Visitors
  • Non Conference Win for South O’Brien

Obituaries

  • Death Notice – Wesley Wayne Yates
    Wesley Wayne Yates was born October 14, 1933. He passed ...
  • Obituary – Nadine Ruth Faust
    Nadine R. Faust March 20, 1936-November 21, 2025, 89 Yr. – ...
  • Obituary – Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Ginger
    Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Ginger Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Ginger, the daughter of ...

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