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How to Simplify Morning Routines and Make Sure Families Eat Breakfast

belltimescourier.com Posted on January 2, 2025 by mnwvdJanuary 2, 2025

(StatePoint) With school-year routines in full gear, one element of the morning rush remains crucial: ensuring children (and their parents!) are fueled for the day ahead.Numerous studies have shown the benefits of a balanced breakfast, from improved academic performance and … Continue reading →

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Children’s Letters To Santa

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 18, 2024 by mnwvdDecember 18, 2024

2024 Christmas Supplement to O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier

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End of Life and Financial Records Discussion at the Holidays

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 4, 2024 by mnwvdDecember 4, 2024

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance DivisionThis holiday season Iowans will gather with loved ones and it is a great time for an open discussion about the location of important documents which detail end-of-life plans.An end-of-life … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season for Money Smart Holiday Spending

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 4, 2024 by mnwvdDecember 4, 2024

By Carol EhlersAMES, Iowa – Despite the financial challenges facing consumers — lingering inflation, growing unemployment and higher interest rates for federal student loans — holiday shoppers appear to be in fairly high spirits leading up to the 2024 holidays. … 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

City of Sutherland, Iowa website

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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