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Paullina Candidate Forum Takeaway • An Editorial

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 1, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 1, 2023

By Richard and Mari RadtkeThursday October 19 at the Paullina Legion all nine candidates three for mayor and six for city council participated in a forum. Each had an opportunity to introduce themselves and give their thoughts on managing the … Continue reading →

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Law and Order

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 24, 2023 by richard radtkeOctober 24, 2023

TrafficElliot Lawrence Scheaffer, Sheldon, Seatbelt ViolationHeidi Marie Sargeant, Edina, MN, SpeedingHarbi Noor Hajisufi, Mankato, MN, Speeding; Failure to Use Child Restraint DeviceAbby Prins, Sheldon, Minor in Possession, TobaccoCody Wayne Hanson, Elkader, No Valid Drivers LicenseFatima Del Rosario Rosales Jarquin, Sanborn, … Continue reading →

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Primghar Chamber Requests Street Closure

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

By Mari RadtkeLindsi Fulk attended the regular council meeting of the Primghar Council on Wednesday October 11 to discuss plans for the Primghar Chamber “Scare Around the Square.” The event is planned for Friday October 27 from 5:00 to 6:30pm. … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Short Course Slated for Sept. 13 at Reiman Gardens

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 5, 2023 by richard radtkeSeptember 5, 2023

AMES, Iowa – The eighth annual Greenhouse Short Course will be held Sept. 13 in the Garden Room at Reiman Gardens in Ames. The one-day course will offer greenhouse growers cutting-edge information on greenhouse crop production as well as the … 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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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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