The EMS essential service was passed with 78 percent of the community’s vote. Only 60 percent was needed for the project to move forward. Corey Trucke was pleasantly surprised and shocked with the support from the community’s support.
Julie Cameron who works at the food pantry says that they serve seven different communities. Those are Battle Creek, Arthur, Galva, Holstein, Ida Grove, Kiron and Odebolt. These are where they have the mobile site pantries. Cameron says,
From Saturday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Dec. 2, you can shop in Holstein for specials, deals, and discounts. You may enter the drawing by making a purchase at a local business.
Jeff Lipinski, owner of Buffalo Creek Jewelry in Holstein, opened his store for business on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The store is located on 716 South Main Street, Suite E, in the Suite Emporium.
In 1964, Clarence Hoffman started in the insurance business with just himself and one secretary, and opened the first Hoffman Agency location in Charter Oak, Iowa.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority visited our downtown Ida Grove on Nov. 14. The three personnel who came were Carol Lily (Iowa Downtown Resource Center), Jeff Geerts (Special Projects Manager), and Dennis Reynolds (Owner of Reynolds Urban Design).
OABCIG High school did an amazing performance of MAMMA MIA! on Nov. 10 and 11. The students were all in sync with the play and looked like they enjoyed every minute of it, especially when they sang the cool music of ABBA.
