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Kicking the Bucket List

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 18, 2023 by mnwvdOctober 18, 2023

Dorothy RosbyI’ve been feeling a little inadequate ever since I overheard a conversation between two dreamers in a restaurant recently. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. It’s not my fault people talk so loudly—and about such interesting things. Anyway they were … Continue reading →

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Type Fast and Leap Tall Buildings in a Single Bound

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 8, 2023 by Dorothy RosbySeptember 8, 2023

I recently saw a thought-provoking question on a sign outside a hair salon. “We make people beautiful. What’s your superpower?” Several days later, I saw a survey that said the number one most desired superpower is invisibility. If you can’t … Continue reading →

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Help! I’ve Lost My Tour Group

belltimescourier.com Posted on August 23, 2023 by Dorothy RosbyAugust 23, 2023

Many years ago, I had the good fortune to travel to Japan. There weren’t any of those language apps you see advertised now but I and the other members of the group I accompanied did manage to learn a few … Continue reading →

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This Column Written by an Actual Human

belltimescourier.com Posted on August 9, 2023 by Dorothy RosbyAugust 9, 2023

I got my feelings hurt…by an internet robot. It’s my own fault. I’ve heard so much about ChatGPT, the language processing bot, and I had a deadline coming up. So I decided to let artificial intelligence write my column for … Continue reading →

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

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

News

  • O’Brien County Democrats Host Opportunity to Connect
    All O’Brien County Democrats are warmly invited to a community ...
  • 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 ...

Local Community Websites

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Paullina, Iowa Community website

City of Primghar, Iowa website

 

Recent Posts

  • O’Brien County Democrats Host Opportunity to Connect January 27, 2026
  • 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

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

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 9 – Noon
Wednesday – 9 – 4:30
Thursday – 9 to Noon
Friday- Closed
Sat – Sun – Closed

Area Weather

Sports

  • South O’Brien Sports
  • 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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