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Life is a Musical

belltimescourier.com Posted on March 19, 2025 by mnwvdMarch 19, 2025

I woke up this morning with that old Four Seasons’ song, “Walk Like a Man,” stuck in my head. I don’t know why. I don’t particularly like it. I haven’t heard it lately. And yet there it was banging around … Continue reading →

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For the Person on Your Gift List Who Has Everything

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 17, 2024 by mnwvdDecember 17, 2024

by Dorothy RosbyWondering what to get that hard-to-buy-for person on your gift list? How about a Gulfstream jet? Tom Cruise once gave his now ex-wife Katie Holmes one of those and it only set him back $20 million. I’m not … Continue reading →

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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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Chatting with Digital Dora

belltimescourier.com Posted on November 1, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 2, 2023

I wasn’t expecting trouble when I called a certain national company. I was sure the friendly, helpful folks at the branch nearest me could handle my issue—until one of them put me on hold. Two hours later—or maybe it was … Continue reading →

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Paullina City Council Meeting – May 5, 2025

https://youtu.be/yNSBmlhzAe4

News

  • Graduates of the South O’Brien Class of 2025
    The graduating class of 2025 at the graduation ceremony held ...
  • Schedule of Local Memorial Day Services
    Primghar Memorial Day ServicesMonday May 26, 2025Primghar Cemetery The Primghar Memorial ...
  • Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference
    The Farm Business Management team of Kate Dau, Noah Wittrock, ...

Local Community Websites

City of Sutherland, Iowa website

Paullina, Iowa Community website

City of Primghar, Iowa website

 

Recent Posts

  • Graduates of the South O’Brien Class of 2025 May 21, 2025
  • Schedule of Local Memorial Day Services May 21, 2025
  • Downtown Sutherland Business Betterment May 21, 2025
  • ACEP and NAEMT Announce EMS Week 2025, Honoring Emergency Medical Services Professionals and Volunteers May 18 – 24 May 21, 2025
  • Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference May 21, 2025
  • In memory of many, In honor of all, Thank you May 21, 2025
  • South O’Brien Summer Sports Teams May 21, 2025
  • South O’Brien is fourth at Boys Golf Sectional as two Wolverines advance May 21, 2025
  • Wolverine girls finish on top at Regional Golf Tourney May 21, 2025

Paullina City Council Meeting – April 23, 2025

https://youtu.be/bPO0OjYgAP0

Paullina City Council – April 7, 2025

https://youtu.be/6VCbj3lOB_Y

Change in Office Hours

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Tuesday – 9 – Noon
Wednesday – 9 – 4:30
Thursday – 9 to Noon
Friday- Closed
Sat – Sun – Closed

Area Weather

Sports

  • South O’Brien is fourth at Boys Golf Sectional as two Wolverines advance
  • Wolverine girls finish on top at Regional Golf Tourney
  • Wolverine boys use Qualifying Meet to send six events to State

Obituaries

  • Obituary – Alice Lanham
    Alice Lanham Alice was born April 15, 1936 in Cherokee Iowa ...
  • Obituary – Bernard “Bernie” M. Schnoes
    Bernard “Bernie” M. Schnoes Paullina, Iowa Bernard “Bernie” M. Schnoes – Paullina, ...
  • Obituary – Harley McDowell
    Harley McDowell Harley McDowell, 79, of Webster City, died on Friday, ...

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