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The Bliss Bar studio: Main Street in downtown Ida Grove is the site for the “The Bliss Bar,” a skincare and beauty studio owned by Allison Christiansen. Photo by Brent Harm

11/03/2025 - 1:32pm

The Bliss Bar in Ida Grove is the place to be for skin and beauty care

Allison Christiansen, owner of The Bliss Bar spa in downtown Ida Grove, is ready to help people with their skincare needs. Allison opened the business in July, and explained some of the services and products she offers. “I do facials, chemical...

9-Hole Superintendent: Mike Ray, Ida Grove Golf & Country Club

OABCIG presents Fall Vocal Concert

Supervisors hear building update

Programs in honor of Veterans Day

Battle Creek Post Office solution sought

Opinion

11/03/2025 - 12:55pm

Delivering death tax relief for Iowa farmers and small businesses

Family farms, small businesses, and local manufacturers are the backbone of Iowa’s economy. Agriculture, business, and manufacturing create good jobs in our communities, keep our main streets strong, and help young families plant their roots in Iowa...

Let’s have another cup of coffee, let’s have another piece of pie

In the Sky during November

Summarizing my latest telephone town hall with more than 7,500 Iowans

Halloween Pranks

Preventing the largest tax increase in U.S. history

Sports

Kade finds running room: OABCIG running back Kade Spotts (6) uses some blocks from teammates, including Zach Balder (62), to gain ground yards against Kuemper on Friday. Spotts scored on a six-yard touchdown run against the Knights in the Class 2A playoff game at Carroll. Photo by Brent Harm

11/03/2025 - 1:02pm

OABCIG topped by Carroll Kuemper 26-15

The OABCIG football team saw its season come to a close on Friday, with a 26-15 loss at #1-ranked Carroll Kuemper in the Class 2A playoffs. The contest was a rematch from earlier in the season, in which the Falcons led Kuemper 16-14 at halftime...

Ridge View bested by South Hardin 20-0

Area volleyball players named All-Conference

OABCIG long-distance trio competes at State Championship

Ridge View’s Tesch, Hanson race at State Cross Country Championship

OABCIG’s Maier, Bergman, Lomholt qualify for State Cross Country Meet

Obituaries

11/07/2025 - 12:27pm

Lois E. Jensen

Lois E. Jensen 1935 – 2025 BATTLE CREEK - Lois E. Jensen, 90, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2025...

Keith Lowell Chapman

Trisha Lynn McCormick

Henry Glen Brueck

Carla K. Eidenshink

Elizabeth 'Betty' Davison