tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38539343623983294622024-03-13T12:51:36.723-05:00Odebolt NewsNews related to Odebolt, Iowa from the years 2010 to 2016.odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.comBlogger1239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-25324261916026658882017-12-09T23:00:00.000-06:002017-12-09T23:03:59.453-06:0012/9/2017
Note: This blog is no longer being updated but we are leaving it here as an archive of the years 2010 to 2016. We will check in now and then to find/fix obsolete links or photos. However, bear in mind that links may be outdated.
We would also like to invite you to the new Odebolt History Pages Blog, where we are posting items from Odebolt's Odebolt Historyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07700524242642477151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-79048377649389500812016-04-30T12:39:00.000-05:002017-12-09T22:58:09.073-06:00New city web site4/30/2016
This is retiring Odebolt web manager, Barb Horak, writing.
I am pleased to report that the NEW odebolt.net is up and running. Jeff Raasch has done a fantastic job on the new site and is taking over the reins as the Odebolt web manager. After nearly 15 years it will be hard for me to ditch the habit of checking daily to see if there is anything needing to be posted about Odebolt on the odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-80109512981470340892016-04-29T08:00:00.000-05:002016-04-29T08:00:00.145-05:00Courier News
Odebolt-Arthur & Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School Districts
COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON REORGANIZATION
Monday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Elementary Media Center – Odebolt, Iowa
Click for more information
Please note
The Odebolt City Council Meeting originally scheduled for Monday May 2 is now rescheduled to Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm due to conflict with important odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-23505740433825742542016-04-26T08:31:00.004-05:002016-04-26T11:32:38.393-05:00Reorganization Meeting May 2
Odebolt-Arthur & Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School Districts
COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON REORGANIZATION
Monday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Elementary Media Center – Odebolt, Iowa
Click for more information
Please note The City Council Meeting originally scheduled for Monday May 2 is now rescheduled to Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm due to conflict with important school informational odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-65740469971780093572016-04-26T06:00:00.000-05:002016-04-26T10:47:36.052-05:00Gospel Concert May 15
Brian Christian and Jimmy Smith have been singing for over 20 years in various Southern Gospel quartets and began performing as "The Christian Brothers" in July 2012.. They are a combination of Southern Gospel and Country Gospel. Their powerful voices blend together so well that they have been told they often sound like one voice singing two parts.
This is a FREE concert and open to allodebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-41757586533109101462016-04-22T19:18:00.003-05:002016-04-22T19:18:45.054-05:00Dean Einspahr injured in Ecuador QuakeFrom KTIV.com
Siouxland woman reacts after brother found injured in Ecuador earthquake
ODEBOLT, Iowa (KTIV) - That powerful earthquake killed hundreds and injured thousands more. Now, rescue missions are underway to save victims and recover bodies.
Karen Hemer of Odebolt, Iowa got a big shock Sunday morning when she heard about the earthquake in Ecuador because her brother is there. odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-76400908867119109032016-04-22T19:16:00.002-05:002016-04-22T19:16:38.358-05:00Chronicle NewsCourtesy of The Chronicle, P.O. 485, Odebolt, IA 712-668-2253 paper@netins.net
OA-BCIG 2016 Junior/Senior Prom
Prom will be Saturday, April 23, at the Skate Palace in Ida Grove.
The Grand March will begin at 5 p.m., going until 6:15 p.m. The reception with appetizers and photo ops will begin at Ida Grove Skate Palace at 5:20 p.m. (for participants only). After the meal, odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-9262449081925429322016-04-22T18:29:00.000-05:002016-04-22T19:17:53.596-05:00Courier NewsCourtesy of the 4/20/2016 edition of Ida County Courier (www.idacountrycourier.com). The Ida County Courier is available at Cubby's in Odebolt, and Sparky's in Arthur.
Odebolt clean up days set
Odebolt residential curbside clean up day has been set for Thursday, April 28, all items for pick up should be on the curb by 7:30 a.m. Items not allowed for curb pick up are: yard waste, building odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-63230952038381574542016-04-21T11:29:00.000-05:002016-04-21T11:29:28.682-05:00School Reorganization Community Meetings SetApril 21, 2016
From: Terry Kenealy, Shared Superintendent
Re: Community Meetings on Reorganization
On Monday, May 2 the patrons of the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School districts are invited to attend a Community Meeting on Reorganization that will be held in the Odebolt-Arthur Elementary School Library. In an effort to make the meetings convenient for as many people as odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-87838806022153672852016-04-20T16:55:00.000-05:002016-04-21T11:31:13.084-05:00Fraud, Scams & Identity Theft ProgramJoin us at the Odebolt Public Library as we celebrate April as Financial Literacy Month!
"A Penny Saved...." ---- Thursday, April 21 from 3:30-4:30
Children from 3rd to 5th grade are invited to the library as a representative from the United Bank of Iowa teaches us about money and learning to save for a rainy day!
"Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft" ---Wednesday, April 27 from
10:00 a.m. to 11:odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-79543686542949238732016-04-20T08:28:00.001-05:002016-04-20T16:54:18.431-05:00Death noticeAlice Virginia Hemphill, age 97, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Odebolt Specialty Care.
SERVICES- 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, United Methodist Church in Odebolt.
VISITATION - 1:00 p.m. - one hour prior to the service at United Methodist. Her obituary is posted at Farber & Otteman, where you can also leave condolences.odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-9835113320120463342016-04-18T20:38:00.002-05:002016-04-18T20:42:35.024-05:00News from The Chronicle
Courtesy of The Chronicle, Volume 128, No. 15, Thursday, April 14, 2016
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Property owners are reminded that ALL properties (including vacant lots with empty buildings) are to be kept mowed. Code of Iowa 657.2(12).
If the City finds it necessary to mow, the owner will be billed accordingly. City Codes 56.06 & 56.07.
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NOTICE TO odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-37895296569556415762016-04-14T18:26:00.001-05:002016-04-14T18:26:24.855-05:00Death NoticeRonald D. Bloom, age 86, of Wall Lake, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove. SERVICES - 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 18th at United Methodist Church in Odebolt. VISITATION - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt. Obituary will be posted at Christensen~Van Houten web site.odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-51928373226367841072016-04-13T11:47:00.002-05:002016-04-13T12:46:05.237-05:00Wednesday news update
Courtesy of the Ida County Courier, www.idacountycourier.com
Read the April minutes from the Odebolt Historical Museum
Farm Collector Magazine entitled “The Mule Solution: Farming with Mules”. The article shared how mules were a very important part of the Adams Ranch’s daily operation. The museum has a copy of the magazine. Click here if you would like to read it on-line.
will host odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-62137650250008666652016-04-11T11:09:00.000-05:002016-04-13T11:07:28.446-05:00Monday news
Read the March OBC Minutes
- Seven Christmas lights stolen from Heritage Square Park
- New SETD Director and Interim HomeTown Pride Coach introduced
- Crown in Star pattern suggested for the OBC Barn Quilt
- To buy City of Odebolt bags for fund raiser
- Next meeting will be April 12 at 6:00 at City Hall
And More...
Happy National Volunteer week April 10-16
There are many committeesodebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-16141998362555247702016-04-08T20:38:00.002-05:002016-04-08T20:38:27.735-05:00Digital ArchivesThe Digital Archives of the Odebolt Public Library and the Odebolt Historical Museum have a new look. Click below:
http://odebolt.advantage-preservation.com/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-64908686133018002062016-04-08T20:28:00.000-05:002016-04-08T20:28:27.197-05:00News from The ChronicleCourtesy of the April 7, 2016 edition of THE CHRONICLE.
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Library Facebook
Visit the Odebolt Public Library's Facebook page to read about:
Community Coffee Fridays at 3 p.m.
Summer Reading Program June 6-10 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New books and DVDs acquired in March
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-38762812970816881412016-04-07T12:00:00.000-05:002016-04-07T12:00:28.939-05:00Courier News
Kiron pancake fire fund-raiser
The Kiron Fire Department is holding a pancake fund-raiser Sunday, April 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kiron fire station. Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage will be served for a free will offering.
O-A/BC-IG presents ‘Villain School’
Everyone loves a good villian and, in “Villian School,” the entire cast gets the fun of playing the bad guy…or girl. odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-83480491544914921222016-04-06T22:24:00.002-05:002016-04-06T22:26:19.801-05:00April City Council Minutes
Read the April 4, 2016 City Council Minutes
by clicking here.
odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-9618141444869302922016-04-06T14:44:00.000-05:002016-04-06T14:44:28.586-05:00Residential Clean-Up DayResidential Clean Up Day
has been set for April 28th.
Appliances, TV's, Computer Monitors, & tires need to be taken to the
Maintenance Building site at 401 W Market Street (Hwy 175 West) to be
dropped off for a charge. Charges for appliances -$15. TV's-$20,
Computer Monitor-$10 & Tires $5-15 depending on the size. These
items will be billed after they are dropped off.
What a greatUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-74209257104672922232016-04-02T14:30:00.005-05:002016-04-02T14:30:53.467-05:00Death NoticeMaxine Esther Busskohl, age 85, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Odebolt Specialty Care in Odebolt, IA. ......Services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt, IA. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Read her obituaryodebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-84962111502300256112016-04-01T20:57:00.000-05:002016-04-01T20:57:19.819-05:00News from The ChronicleCourtesy of the March 31, 2016 edition of THE CHRONICLE.
Click images to enlarge.
Please know the Cemetery Board
needs and appreciates your
financial help.
Tom Down, Treasurer
709 Dewey St.
Odebolt, IA 51458
Steve Gunderson
Cemetery Board
President
Pool Fundraiser Update
On March 13 members of Richland Robins 4-H Club helped make omelets at the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-87958584391828777542016-03-31T06:30:00.000-05:002016-03-31T11:53:14.167-05:00Courier NewsCourtesy of the 3/30/2016 edition of Ida County Courier (www.idacountrycourier.com). The Ida County Courier is available at Cubby's in Odebolt, and Sparky's in Arthur.
Odebolt residents may experience rusty water
Odebolt residents may experience rusty water on April 2 and 3. The Odebolt Fire Department will be using water from hydrants to demonstrate the new pump truck that was odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-7387737199994453832016-03-30T21:02:00.000-05:002016-03-30T21:09:33.228-05:00OA-BCIG Signature Collection information
A Message from Terry Kenealy
Petition for Reorganization Signature Collection Process
Please click to read the document.
You can read more at oabcig.org
odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853934362398329462.post-8368310899668480372016-03-26T21:03:00.002-05:002016-03-28T08:03:17.898-05:00News from The ChronicleCourtesy of the 3/24/16 edition of "The Chronicle"
OA-Pee Wee Meeting
Thursday, March 31st at 6:30 pm
Odebolt Elementary Library
This meeting is for all parents of kids in the 1st through 4th grades who are interested in Baseball/Softball. We will need volunteers for coaching, girls' coordinator for next year, concession stand coordinator, and umpires. Any Questions, Call Lance odebolt.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122436735340279773noreply@blogger.com0