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South O’Brien FFA Members Finish Out Season

belltimescourier.com Posted on October 4, 2023 by submittedOctober 4, 2023

South O’Brien FFA members finished out the livestock judging season with a challenging contest at the Clay County Fair.The contest committee decided to change things up a little for this year’s contest. Besides judging classes of cattle, sheep, swine, and … Continue reading →

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Take Time To Vote On November 7, 2023

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 29, 2023 by richard radtkeSeptember 29, 2023

It is officially election season. Cities, school districts and Northwest Iowa Community College have elected officials whose terms are expiring. Voters are asked to take time on November 7, 2023, the first Tuesday in November to vote for the appropriate … Continue reading →

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“School-Choice” Law Topic of Oct. 10 Forum

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 29, 2023 by richard radtkeSeptember 29, 2023

Iowa’s new “school choice” law is the topic of the next Plain Conversation, an educational forum sponsored by the Sioux County Democrats that will stream live Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. on the Sioux County Democrats Facebook page (facebook.com/siouxcountydemocrats).Despite … Continue reading →

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National 4-H Week to be celebrated October 1-7

belltimescourier.com Posted on September 29, 2023 by richard radtkeNovember 1, 2023

PRIMGHAR, Iowa – The anticipation is building for this year’s National 4-H Week, Oct. 1-7, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate everything 4-H.Local 4-H programs will observe National 4-H Week this year … Continue reading →

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Video of 2025 O’Brien County Community Foundation Grants held June 12th, 2025.

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

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  • 2026 South O’Brien Graduation Tab
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  • 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 ...

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Recent Posts

  • 2026 South O’Brien Graduation Tab May 16, 2026
  • 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

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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  • Trinity Tigers Overcome by Visitors

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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