Local FFA member receives American Degree Dominique Kooiker | Editor FFA has become a way of life for Kadence Boender of Rock Rapids. Her involvement in the program took her through all four years of high school, and she has continued to stay involved during her first two years of college. On Saturday, Oct. 26, […]
Despite delay and challenges, G-LR play promises comedy and tragedy Amy Lyon | Staff Writer A fun, comedic tragedy sounds like an oxymoron yet is the epitome of Don Zolidis’s play “Game of Tiaras” as described by Spencer Carstensen, director of the fall production at George-Little Rock High School.“It’s taking Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear,’ which is […]
Exposing the underbelly Dominique Kooiker | Editor In northwest Iowa, it is easy to think the worst crimes only happen in big cities, not in local, small Midwest towns. On Oct. 20, the George-Little Rock Ministerial Association hosted a showing of the movie “Gridshock” at Tabernacle Baptist Church in George.“Gridshock” is a film about human […]
BOOK FAIR FUN Jeremy and Rylee Eben enjoy time together at the Central Lyon Book Fair Thursday, Oct. 24. ENJOYING THE BOOK FAIR A kindergarten student helps check out at the book fair at the Central Lyon Book Fair Monday, Oct. 21. LOOKING THROUGH THE BOOKS Crosby and Des Rusch smile as they peruse the […]
THE FIRST SOLUTION Central Lyon fourth-grader Kylee Kelly proudly solves the first of the five puzzles in the “’Leaf’ It to the Gnomes” digital breakout room. This was a library learning opportunity at the Rock Rapids Public Library led by Laura Beyenhof with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Thursday, Oct. 24. (Photo/Amy Lyon) […]
General elections will be Tuesday, November 5 Amy Lyon | Staff Writer With November just around the corner comes Election Day. As voters prepare, they can find information on the Elections and Voting tab on the Lyon County Auditor’s website https://lyoncounty.iowa.gov/auditor/elections_and_voting/ . Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.Precinct voting locations […]
Pizza Ranch and firefighters work together for a cause Amy Lyon | Staff Writer There will be extra red and blue lights flashing throughout Rock Rapids from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 7. Don’t fear, however, as Pizza Ranch is once again working with the Rock Rapids Fire Department to raise money […]
Preschoolers learn about nocturnal animals Amy Lyon | Staff WriterWith nocturnal animals being active when most three-to-five-year-old kids are asleep, children don’t always learn about them as quickly as the ones they’re accustomed to seeing during the day. That’s why Lyon County Conservation and Lyon County naturalist Emily Ostrander have come together once again for […]
Dear Lyon County voters,It is election time which means an overload of new visions, sweeping changes, and mostly empty promises.With regard to the Lyon County Sheriff’s race, I have just two questions: do you feel safe, and are you happy with the fiscal responsibility of the current administration?Well, for me, I feel safe and enjoy […]
To the citizens of Lyon County,I am writing this letter to show my support for Sheriff Vander Stoep. Many people in the County know me as I have been a Deputy with Lyon County for approximately 27 years. For those of you that do not know me, my wife and I live in Little Rock […]