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Law and Order

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 13, 2024 by mnwvdDecember 13, 2024

TrafficHaley Jo Wagenaar, Archer, Seatbelt ViolationTeodoro Aponte Palma, Fort Worth, No Proof of Insurance; No Valid Drivers LicenseJamie L Ingersoll, Lincoln, SpeedingGustavo Israel De La Rosa Hernandez, Shakopee, Speeding; No Valid Drivers License; No Proof of InsuranceThomas Albert Eilghuk Aghusalik … Continue reading →

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Children, the Holiday Season, and Temperament

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

The holiday season brings plenty of changes, festivities and time at home for children. “How they handle it all is affected by their temperament,” says Jamie Neff, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.Temperament, originally studied … Continue reading →

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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

  • 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.

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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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