News
Byron Godbersen and Ally Lundell. Photo by Brent Harm
04/28/2025 - 1:45pm
“Mystery Masquerade” was the theme of the 2025 OABCIG Prom, which took place Saturday, April 26, at the Skate Palace in Ida Grove. The grand march began at 4:30 p.m. in the OABCIG High School Auditorium. OABCIG staff members Rylee Gehlsen,...
Opinion
04/28/2025 - 1:23pm
The issue of property rights as it relates to the use of eminent domain for the CO2 pipeline project has become front and center in Iowa politics, because the implications are profound for our citizens. George Washington said it best: “Freedom and...
Sports
A clean exchange: Chace Schiernbeck (right) of OABCIG passes the baton to Dalton Mefferd, without missing a beat, during the sprint medley relay at the OABCIG Boys Invite. Photo by Brent Harm
04/28/2025 - 1:06pm
The Falcon boys track and field squad played host to the OABCIG Invite on Tuesday. Teams from Ridge View, Alta-Aurelia, East Sac County, Newell-Fonda and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn gathered in Ida Grove, on a beautiful evening for a track meet.
OABCIG...
Obituaries
04/28/2025 - 11:29am
Larry Watson
1947-2025
BATTLE CREEK - Larry W. Watson, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by his children.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Christensen-Van Houten...
