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A Few Steps Short of a Full Walk

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 7, 2022 by Dorothy RosbySeptember 7, 2022

If you were to see someone—I’m not saying who—jump up from her breakfast and start marching in place in her bathrobe, you might think she’s a few steps short of a full walk. At least you might think that if … Continue reading →

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In Your Dreams

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 1, 2022 by mnwvdSeptember 1, 2022

I dreamt there was an actual three-ring circus going on in my home. At the same time, I had two visitors planning to stay the night and as I led them past the circus and down the hall to our … Continue reading →

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The Collected Works of the Ice Cream Kid

belltimescourier.com Posted on August 12, 2022 by mnwvdAugust 12, 2022

Ever since I read that the documents and other memorabilia of my hero Erma Bombeck will soon be displayed at her alma mater, the University of Dayton, I’ve been wondering what will become of my papers when I’m gone. Will … Continue reading →

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I Would be Addicted to My Cellphone if I Could Find It

belltimescourier.com Posted on July 27, 2022 by Dorothy RosbyJuly 26, 2022

I read that average Americans check their phones 344 times a day. That’s once every four minutes. If you’re checking your phone every four minutes, all I can say is good for you. At least you can find it.When I … 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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  • Trinity Tigers Overcome by Visitors

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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