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Support O’Brien County Veterans

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 18, 2023 by richard radtkeOctober 18, 2023

While you are out doing your Christmas shopping, consider picking up a few extra gifts. Our Veterans have done so much for us, let’s show our support for them by making their Christmas a little merrier. Presents for adults and … Continue reading →

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Fall Into The Habit Of Donating Blood

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 22, 2023 by mnwvdSeptember 22, 2023

Paullina Community Blood Drive, 10/11/2023 from 12:30 pm – 04:45 pm at 5624 460th. DES MOINES, IOWA (September 18, 2023) – Friday night football, colorful leaves, giving blood? Make giving a lifesaving gift part of your autumn traditions!Blood cannot be … Continue reading →

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55th O’Brien County 6th Grade Outdoor Classroom

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 22, 2023 by mnwvdSeptember 28, 2023

On Thursday, September 7th, 2023, the O’Brien County Soil & Water Conservation District hosted the 55th O’Brien County 6th Grade Outdoor Classroom.  The 6th grade students from Hartley Melvin Sanborn, Sheldon Community, South O’Brien, Sanborn Christian, and their teachers along … Continue reading →

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Chapter FX, P.E.O. Meeting

belltimescourier.com Posted on August 23, 2023 by richard radtkeAugust 23, 2023

Eleven members of Chapter FX gathered at Broadway market Place on Tuesday evening August 15th. With the help and guidance of KT and her crew each member designed a wreath or centerpiece for the upcoming autumn season. When our creations … 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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