Holstein Advance

08/21/2026

Ida County residents hear Data Center presentation

By: Brent Harm
The Holstein Advance

A packed house was on hand at the Ida Grove Rec Center conference room on Tuesday evening, Aug. 11, for an informational meeting on the proposed data center in Ida County.

Representatives with Path One, a company that specializes in building data centers, hosted an informational presentation on their proposed plans, and listened to questions from concerned citizens.

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08/21/2026

State Bank of Schaller: Serving the Community

By: Chloe Kinney
Junior Journalist

The State Bank of Schaller is an important part of the community. Because Schaller is a small town, employees often know many of the people who come to the bank. This helps build trust between the community and the bank. Scott Currie, President of the bank, states, “People around here know me, I grew up here, and just being honest and straightforward, helps establish trust.”

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08/20/2026

Supervisors see questioning on taxes, data centers: Board hears about Linn County’s ordinance amid moratorium

By: Michael Hohenbrink
The Holstein Advance

A slew of residents turning out for public comment and discussion prompted a caveat before a recent Ida County Board of Supervisors meeting at the start of a meeting that lasted for over three hours.

“Let’s listen to understand and not just to respond,” said Chairman Devlun Whiteing. “I’m also going to remind everyone we’re going to work from facts and information we can verify.”

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08/20/2026

Holstein City Council hears water system update

By: Michael Hohenbrink
The Holstein Advance

The City of Holstein weathered the storm recently as an equipment failure with the city’s water system overnight made for some tense hours before things were finally completely back to normal.

Public Works Director Brandon Beyer briefed city council during its Aug. 11 meeting.

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08/20/2026

‘Four Old Broads’ at Holstein Community Theatre Sept. 19 and 20

By: Dan Mundt
The Holstein Advance

Rehearsals are well underway for the Holstein Community Theater production of the comedy “Four Old Broads,” by Leslie Kimball, presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

The play will be performed on Sept. 19 and 20 at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts.

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08/20/2026

Chamber hears update from Holstein Homes board president

By: Michael Hohenbrink
The Holstein Advance

An area non-profit organization is looking for members for its board of directors.
Gary Jensen, president of the board for Holstein Homes Incorporated, briefed the board about a situation with his non-profit organization.

Holstein Homes goes back to 1977, according to Jensen.

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08/20/2026

Pick up this week's copy of the Holstein Advance and find...

• Holstein City Council hears water system update
• Chamber hears update from Holstein Homes board president
• Ridge View school boards approve resignations, hirings
• ‘Four Old Broads’ at Holstein Community Theatre Sept. 19 and 20
• Supervisors see questioning on taxes, data centers
• State Bank of Schaller: Serving the Community

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08/14/2026

Supervisors discuss data centers in Ida County

By: Brent Harm
The Holstein Advance

The Iowa Sierra Club, a group dedicated to protecting the environment, put on a webinar about data centers in Iowa, at the Ida County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 4.

“Data centers are a huge topic,” stated supervisor Devlun Whiteing, “not just in Iowa but all over. We put a moratorium on data centers in Ida County on June 30. We wanted to get educated on these centers, and the different kinds. There are small ones that can go into a shipping container, and there’s mega-ones like in Council Bluffs, that pump millions of gallons of water out of the Missouri River every year to keep them cool."

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08/14/2026

Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts new season tickets on sale now

Public season tickets for the Rosemary Clausen Center’s 2026-2027 Entertainment Series are now available. Season ticket holders from the previous year have had the opportunity to renew their seats, and the Clausen Center in Holstein, is now reaching out to those who want season tickets for the first time. Those who order season tickets now will have reordering priority for future seasons.

More information can be found on the website at www.rosemaryclausencenter.com.

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Enjoy concerts, theatrical performances, and community events at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein, Iowa. View upcoming shows and purchase tickets.

08/13/2026

Holstein Country Club Deck Crawl is Saturday

By: Dan Mundt
The Holstein Advance

The second Holstein Country Club Deck Crawl will take place this Saturday, Aug. 15.
The first took place two years ago.

Participants will tour three themed decks while enjoying drinks and snacks.
“We have a deck on the west side of the course, one on the north side and one on the east side,” said Brenda Cronin, who is one-half of one of the four couples on the country club committee that organized the event.

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