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A Criminal Trial Against Not the Perp

belltimescourier.com Posted on February 14, 2026 by StaffFebruary 14, 2026

By Mari RadtkeThe testimonial part of a criminal trial held last week in O’Brien County is moving to its final stages beginning Tuesday February 10. Atypically, I sat through as much of that trial as I could. It is the … Continue reading →

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O’Brien County Democrats Host Opportunity to Connect

belltimescourier.com Posted on January 27, 2026 by StaffJanuary 27, 2026

All O’Brien County Democrats are warmly invited to a community event on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 PM at the Primghar Courthouse, 155 S. Hayes Ave. Primghar, Iowa 51245 Come connect with fellow O’Brien County Democrats, learn about current … Continue reading →

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Paullina’s Foolish Ventures Showing Up

belltimescourier.com Posted on January 16, 2026 by StaffJanuary 16, 2026

by Mari RadtkeJustin Jacobsma of Williams and Company has been conducting the annual examination of the Paullina, Iowa books for many years. He estimated 15-20 years. He is very familiar with the financial condition of the community. Before he gave … Continue reading →

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Main Market Pending Ownership Change

belltimescourier.com Posted on January 16, 2026 by StaffJanuary 16, 2026

by Mari RadtkeSharon Litka purchased Main Market in 1997 from Larry and Vivian Hersom. The long-time downtown grocery store, under the Hersoms, also housed a laundromat. Once Sharon had possession she repurposed the former laundromat space. Coolers were installed and … 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.

https://youtu.be/ekSzyvamYHo

Paullina City Council Meeting – May 5, 2025

https://youtu.be/yNSBmlhzAe4

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Thursday – 9 to Noon
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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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