News
Sand running for Governor of Iowa: State Auditor Rob Sand, a Decorah native, has thrown his hat in the ring as a candidate for Governor of Iowa, with the primaries in June of 2026 and the gubernatorial election in November. Photo by Brent Harm
09/15/2025 - 12:48pm
State Auditor Rob Sand, who announced in May he was running for Governor of Iowa in the 2026 election, made a stop in Ida Grove on Wednesday, as part of his “100 Town Hall” tour of the state. Sand discussed what prompted him to run for Governor.
“I...
Opinion
09/15/2025 - 12:25pm
In 1961, the United States Congress passed the first National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Then, and in every conflict since, our brave men and women at home and overseas relied on Congress to authorize new programs, procure advanced weapons,...
Sports
A “Stellar” performance: OABCIG’s Stella Remer hits the ball over a block attempt by Storm Lake. Stella led the Falcons to a 3-0 sweep of the Tornadoes with 11 kills and two blocks. Photo by Brent Harm
09/15/2025 - 12:34pm
The OABCIG volleyball team traveled to Storm Lake on Thursday, to take on the home team Tornadoes.
Game one was a real humdinger, with the Falcons outlasting Storm Lake for a 26-24 victory. The two squads battled it out again in game two, with...
Obituaries
09/15/2025 - 2:31pm
Larry Lee Markert
1954 – 2025
BATTLE CREEK - Larry Markert, 70, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at his home in Battle Creek.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., with a visitation held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a....
