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Bright Ideas in the Dark

belltimescourier.com Posted on January 25, 2023 by Dorothy RosbyJanuary 25, 2023

I’m awakened at 4 a.m. by the guest in the hotel room next to mine. I’m not sure what he’s doing, but if I had to guess, I’d say he’s practicing for a clogging competition. Or hosting one.There’s no way … Continue reading →

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The Evans Edition

belltimescourier.com Posted on January 18, 2023 by Senator Lynn EvansJanuary 18, 2023

Monday, January 9th, the first session of the 90th General Assembly convened, and my journey began. First and foremost, I want to thank my wife for standing beside me conducting work behind the scenes during my campaign. I recognize and … Continue reading →

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Letter to an Online Troll

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dorothy RosbyOctober 5, 2022

Dear Mr. Troll,We haven’t met but I’m familiar with your work. In fact, today I saw the comment you made to the young woman who’d tweeted a photo of herself smiling as she carried a plate of donuts. I won’t … Continue reading →

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How to Get a New Email Address in Five Not-So-Easy Steps

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 21, 2022 by Dorothy RosbySeptember 21, 2022

I opened my email one day and there among the messages with the “bye-bye fat” and “straight talk about hair transplants” subject lines was one claiming to be from my internet provider. I figured it was spam but I called … 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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