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To Shred or Not to Shred

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 21, 2024 by mnwvdMarch 21, 2024

I’m pretty sure anyone who tries to snoop through my old diaries will be put off by my penmanship. It takes effort to read my handwriting—even for me.And if that doesn’t stop them, I figure boredom will. I’ve been journaling … Continue reading →

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The Evens Edition

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 14, 2024 by mnwvdMarch 14, 2024

Last week, I lost a friend. Jon Kruse is well-known to many in my district. He served his community of Storm Lake for many years in various leadership roles, on city council, and serving as mayor. He had a passion … Continue reading →

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Law and Order

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 7, 2024 by richard radtkeMarch 7, 2024

TrafficDrew Tanner Klatt, Sanborn, Minor in Possession, Tobacco; Driving While SuspendedBenito Vasquez Ramirez, Sheldon, Failure to Use Child Restraint; No Proof of InsuranceMiguel Alfonso Solano Cordova, Oyens, SpeedingJorge Alberto Gonzalez Diaz, South Sioux City, NE, No Valid Drivers LicenseMatthew McLaughlin … Continue reading →

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Finally a Barbie that Looks like Me 

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 7, 2024 by mnwvdMarch 7, 2024

I blame my lack of success in adulthood on the mediocre dolls of my youth. I have to blame it on something and that beats blaming me. Barbie dolls have been inspiring young girls for generations but I never had … 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

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Sports

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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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