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  • IGHD Grand Marshal: Doug Schmidt has been named the 2026 Ida Grove Heritage Days Grand Marshal. Doug is retiring and celebrating 40 years of providing financial services in Ida Grove this year. The first 13 were with First State Bank and the last 27 were with Edward Jones. Doug has been on Ida Grove Kiwanis for 27 years and has served on the following committees: Ida County 4-H Committee, Masonic Lodge for 40 years, Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce President and Board Member, Ida Grove Community Housing Board Member and President for 20+ years, Ida Grove Kiwanis Foundation Board Member, Plains Area Mental Health Board Member, Maple River Ducks Unlimited Board Member for 20+ years, Heritage Days Castle Run Chairman, and Ida Grove Ragbrai Committee. Photo courtesy of Ida Grove Heritage Days
    It’s time to make an entry for Heritage Days parade
    06/10/2026 - 8:02pm

  • Hurd recognized for contributions: Morris Hurd, a resident of Ida Grove, will be honored as a founding member of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition with the Friend of the Family Award. Photo by Brent Harm
    Morris Hurd to be recognized by Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition
    06/10/2026 - 7:59pm

  • Tabitha Schmidt has returned to the manager position at Brownie’s Drive-In in Ida Grove. Photo submitted
    Schmidt is new manager of Brownie’s
    06/10/2026 - 7:57pm

  • Vehicles took up both sides of West Second St. for the car show at the 2025 Kinderfest. File photo by Dan Mundt
    Kinderfest is a week away
    06/10/2026 - 7:56pm

  • Galva City Hall looks like a brand-new building following an exterior remodeling project. Photo submitted
    A makeover for Galva City Hall
    06/10/2026 - 7:49pm
  • Heritage Days details discussed by IG Council
    06/10/2026 - 7:37pm

  • Davidson honored: Mr. Doug Davidson (right), instructor and coach at Ridge View schools, was recently presented with the Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA) Service Award for his 35 years as a football coach. Presenting the award to Mr. Davidson is Ridge View Superintendent Adam Bisenius. Photo courtesy of Ridge View
    Davidson presented with IFCA service award
    06/10/2026 - 7:35pm

  • Ehrig family: From left, Nathan and Krizelle, Kandi and Butch, Dylan (front), Zach and Britney with Brooklyn. Kandi Ehrig recently retired after 34 years of teaching with the OABCIG-Ida Grove Elementary School. Photo submitted
    Ehrig dedicates 34-year career to helping students
    06/10/2026 - 7:33pm

  • We will miss you: Rita Freese has retired from teaching at the OABCIG-Ida Grove elementary, following a 35-year teaching career. Photo submitted
    Freese recalls 35-year career in helping students as an educator
    06/10/2026 - 7:32pm

  • Jim Wareham, of Odebolt, from Jim’s TV & Appliance, takes a look at the 1949 Super 77 Oliver tractor owned by Jim Meyer. Wareham said the tractor was like one his uncle had owned. File photo by Dan Mundt
    Make plans for Creek Days this weekend
    06/10/2026 - 7:30pm

  • Safe at second!: OABCIG’s Jaedyn Dausel bounces up from the ground after sliding safely into second base against Kingsley-Pierson. Jaedyn helped the Falcons defeat the Panthers 11-2 on Friday, June 5, at Battle Creek. Photo by Brent Harm
    OABCIG girls crush Kingsley-Pierson 11-2
    06/10/2026 - 7:27pm

  • Swing away: OABCIG’s Jaxx DeJean goes after this delivery from a West Monona pitcher during the Falcons’ 10-0 win over the Spartans. Photo by Brent Harm
    OABCIG blanks West Monona 10-0
    06/10/2026 - 7:25pm

  • 2026 OABCIG baseball: Front, from left: JJ Parks, Knox Lindgren, Ayden Hayes, Kordell Popp, and Wes McCully. Middle row: Eidan Skirvin, Bentley Calkins, Brody Schiernbeck, Kyler Neff, Ayden Bengford, Isaac Hoefling, and Sam Parks. Back row: Kolt Spotts, Zachariah Johnson, Evan Hoffman, Jaxx DeJean, Kade Spotts, Caden Spetman, and Zach Balder. Photo by Brent Harm
    Falcon baseball team wants fans in the stands
    06/10/2026 - 7:24pm

  • Safe at second!: A Cumberland-Anita-Massena (CAM) baserunner slides safely into second base, as Ridge View’s Kinnick Jensen brings in the throw from the catcher. The Raptors defeated the Cougars 5-2 on Thursday, June 4, in Holstein. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View conquers CAM 5-2
    06/10/2026 - 7:22pm

  • Brynlee blasts one!: Ridge View’s Brynlee Grieme blasts the ball down the left field line, during the Raptors’ 5-4 win over OABCIG. Photo by Brent Harm
    Ridge View rallies past OABCIG 5-4
    06/10/2026 - 7:20pm

News


IGHD Grand Marshal: Doug Schmidt has been named the 2026 Ida Grove Heritage Days Grand Marshal. Doug is retiring and celebrating 40 years of providing financial services in Ida Grove this year. The first 13 were with First State Bank and the last 27 were with Edward Jones. Doug has been on Ida Grove Kiwanis for 27 years and has served on the following committees: Ida County 4-H Committee, Masonic Lodge for 40 years, Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce President and Board Member, Ida Grove Community Housing Board Member and President for 20+ years, Ida Grove Kiwanis Foundation Board Member, Plains Area Mental Health Board Member, Maple River Ducks Unlimited Board Member for 20+ years, Heritage Days Castle Run Chairman, and Ida Grove Ragbrai Committee. Photo courtesy of Ida Grove Heritage Days
06/10/2026 - 8:02pm
It’s time to make an entry for Heritage Days parade
The parade during Ida Grove Heritage Days is always a popular part of the event. This year’s parade will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, which is still two weeks away. That is plenty of time to work up an entry if you haven’t already...
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Opinion

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Sports


Safe at second!: OABCIG’s Jaedyn Dausel bounces up from the ground after sliding safely into second base against Kingsley-Pierson. Jaedyn helped the Falcons defeat the Panthers 11-2 on Friday, June 5, at Battle Creek. Photo by Brent Harm
06/10/2026 - 7:27pm
OABCIG girls crush Kingsley-Pierson 11-2
The OABCIG softball team got back to their winning ways on Friday, June 5, powering past Kingsley-Pierson 11-2 in a home contest at Battle Creek. The Falcons jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the first inning, then plated seven runs in the second...
OABCIG blanks West Monona 10-0
Falcon baseball team wants fans in the stands
Ridge View conquers CAM 5-2
Ridge View rallies past OABCIG 5-4
OABCIG triumphs over Woodbury Central 7-3

Obituaries

05/29/2026 - 12:18pm
Sallie A. Miesner
Sallie A. Miesner 1955 – 2026   IDA GROVE - Sallie Anne Miesner, 70, of Ida Grove, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A Visitation will be held from...
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