Discovering a new world onstage
Central Lyon junior finds passion for acting, directing Dominique Kooiker | Editor When the house lights go down and the audience starts to hush, there is an almost tangible excitement in the air. A story is about to unfold onstage, and everyone from the audience to the actors to the stage crew...
Racing is the soul’s echo
A FAMILY NUMBER Jackson Mulder of Doon enjoys racing cars at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids and...
They like to move it
I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT Nik Hamlin, far right, who plays King Julien in “Madagascar Jr.,” sings...
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Discovering a new world onstage
Central Lyon junior finds passion for acting, directing Dominique Kooiker | Editor When the house lights go down and the audience starts to hush, there is an almost tangible excitement in the air. A story is about to unfold onstage, and everyone from the audience to the actors to the stage crew can’t wait for […]
Racing is the soul’s echo
A FAMILY NUMBER Jackson Mulder of Doon enjoys racing cars at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids and...
They like to move it
I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT Nik Hamlin, far right, who plays King Julien in “Madagascar Jr.,” sings and dances with the lemurs in the catchy song “I Like to Move It, Move It.” Audience members will surely tap their feet to this and many more songs during performances June 11-13 at 7 p.m. […]
Vacation Bible School at First Reformed Church
First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids hosted vacation Bible school June 2-4 with a program presented that Wednesday noon. The theme was “Wonder Junction,” a western theme throughout which the kids in attendance learned about the life of Jesus. The kids participated in games, crafts and other activities related to the theme. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)
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Sue Boogerd
63 Rock Rapids, Iowa May 30, 2025 Sue Boogerd, 63, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at The Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota. Memorial service was Saturday, June 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids. Susan Dawn Schubert was born Sept. 7, 1961, in Rock […]
Helen Reuvers
91 Boyden, Iowa June 1, 2025 Helen Reuvers, 91, of Boyden, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in her home. Funeral service was Thursday, June 5, at First Reformed Church, Boyden, with interment in Sheridan Township Cemetery, Boyden. Survivors include four children including Dennis (Tracie) Reuvers of Rock Rapids, Iowa, a daughter-in-law, nine grandchildren, […]
Jacqueline Telford
96 Rock Rapids, Iowa June 2, 2025 Jacqueline “Jackie” Telford, 96, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Monday, June 2, 2025, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 10, at United Christian Church, Rock Rapids, with interment in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids. Jacqueline Jeanne Doty was born April 29, […]
Therese DeHaan
95 Hawarden, Iowa June 5, 2025 Therese DeHaan, 95, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Akron Care Center, Akron, Iowa. Private family mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, June 12, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hawarden, Iowa, with interment in Grace Hill Cemetery, Hawarden. Therese Grace was born Feb. 17, […]
Michael Van Surksum
40 Doon, Iowa June 5, 2025 Michael Van Surksum, 40, of Doon, Iowa, passed away suddenly from a work-related accident Thursday, June 5, 2025. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at […]
Len Arends
64 Little Rock, Iowa June 6, 2025 Len Arends, 64, of Little Rock, Iowa, died Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home.Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at First Baptist Church, rural George, Iowa. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June16, at First Baptist Church.
Racing is the soul’s echo
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