Chess Kings
By Mari RadtkeAndrew Thomas is new to Sutherland. He has an interesting hobby. He taught his 5-year-old son Jack to play chess, starting at age 3. Andrew says that by the time Jack was 4 he could finish a game. … Continue reading →
Obituary – Linda Louise Brinkert
Linda Louise Brinkert was born at home on the family farm near Primghar, Iowa, the youngest of five children of Irvin F. and Norma H. (Steuck) Brinkert. She attended country school for her first year of education where her mom … Continue reading →
O’Brien County Fair Sets the Stage for the 2025 Value Added Ag Hall of Fame Awards
Sanborn, Iowa, July 24, 2025 – The O’Brien County Value Added Ag (VAA) Steering Committee has recognized an outstanding citizen annually with their Value Added Ag Hall of Fame Award since 2001. In 2016, a business category was added, making … Continue reading →
Extraordinary Book Donation
By Mari RadtkeWe all face difficult times. Some difficulties are more tragic than others. Coping strategies vary from person to person. Jackie and Jordan Bird personify the best of coping with tragedy.On August 5, 2017 Jackie gave birth to Psalm … Continue reading →