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Smolder’s Brew Primghar New Business

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 13, 2025 by John IhleDecember 13, 2025

by Mari RadtkeSierra (DeBoer) Smolders opened for business in mid-October. Sierra married in August 2024. Smolders is an uncommon surname from the Netherlands, and fits the business theme perfectly.Sierra worked for O’Brien County Ag Supply for three years. During her … Continue reading →

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Paullina Police Chief Updates Council

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 13, 2025 by StaffDecember 13, 2025

by Mari RadtkeLuke Hughes spoke briefly at the Monday December 1 Paullina Council meeting. He explained that he has hired Tim Rohrbaugh, an O’Brien County Deputy as a part time officer. It is unknown if Rohrbaugh will patrol in a … Continue reading →

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Paullina’s Newest Council Member

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 5, 2025 by StaffDecember 5, 2025

by Mari RadtkeRoxy Pottebaum ran for Paullina City Council in a field of four vying for two seats. Other candidates were incumbent John Funkhouser, former Councilmember and Mayor John Ihle and Mark Wilson. Funkhouse, who was appointed to a vacated … Continue reading →

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Cherokee Regional Medical Center to Acquire MercyOne Primghar Family Medicine Clinic

belltimescourier.com Posted on December 5, 2025 by StaffDecember 5, 2025

Cherokee Regional Medical Center is excited to announce that effective Saturday, December 27, 2025, they will acquire MercyOne Primghar Family Medicine located at 240 N. Rerick Ave. in Primghar, Iowa.Officials from Cherokee Regional plan to meet with the current MercyOne … Continue reading →

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

https://youtu.be/OhH3dBbCTHQ

News

  • O’Brien County Democrats Host Opportunity to Connect
    All O’Brien County Democrats are warmly invited to a community ...
  • Paullina’s Foolish Ventures Showing Up
    by Mari RadtkeJustin Jacobsma of Williams and Company has been ...
  • Main Market Pending Ownership Change
    by Mari RadtkeSharon Litka purchased Main Market in 1997 from ...

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City of Primghar, Iowa website

 

Recent Posts

  • O’Brien County Democrats Host Opportunity to Connect January 27, 2026
  • Paullina’s Foolish Ventures Showing Up January 16, 2026
  • Main Market Pending Ownership Change January 16, 2026
  • South O’Brien Sports January 16, 2026
  • O’Brien County Pub Opens After Remsen Sale January 1, 2026
  • Primghar Christmas and Red-Ribbon Cuttings January 1, 2026
  • Freesoil Foundation Hosted Conference January 1, 2026
  • Death Notice – Wesley Wayne Yates January 1, 2026
  • Primghar City Council Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes January 1, 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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Thursday – 9 to Noon
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Sports

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  • Trinity Tigers Overcome by Visitors
  • Non Conference Win for South O’Brien

Obituaries

  • Death Notice – Wesley Wayne Yates
    Wesley Wayne Yates was born October 14, 1933. He passed ...
  • Obituary – Nadine Ruth Faust
    Nadine R. Faust March 20, 1936-November 21, 2025, 89 Yr. – ...
  • Obituary – Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Ginger
    Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Ginger Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Ginger, the daughter of ...

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