Randy Feenstra | District Representative At the end of 2025, pro-growth, pro-worker, pro-family tax policies authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are set to expire. These provisions include the nearly doubled standard deduction for Iowa families, tax cuts for small businesses, investment incentives for our farmers, manufacturers and job creators, and other […]
DES MOINES — The American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help make sure your student is safe as they go back to the classroom.If your student is younger or going to school for the first time, teach them:Their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, […]
Jack O’Connor | Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.8 percent for the fourth-consecutive month while labor participation in the state fell slightly from 66.5 percent to 66.4 percent.Iowa’s unemployment rate puts the state well below the new national unemployment rate of 4.3 percent for July, according to an Iowa Workforce Development press […]
George hosts annual celebration Bryan L. Valentine | ContributorThe 2024 Freedom Days parade Saturday afternoon started off with a bang. Literally, a cannon shot up in the air to signify the beginning of the festivities that greeted young and old alike.Main Street was lined up with spectators from George and neighboring communities waiting for the […]
LITTLE ROCK CORN SHOW PARADE MARSHALS Kenneth and Mavis Kannegieter of Little Rock are the 2024 Corn Show parade marshals. The couple has lived near and in Little Rock their whole lives, both graduating from Little Rock High School in the 1960s. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Enjoying the beauty of a small townLittle Rock prepares for 77th […]
New teachers at Central Lyon for the 2024-2025 school year were asked to complete a questionnaire to provide some personal and professional background during new staff orientation Aug. 13. Questions asked included: Why did you choose teaching for a career? What do you enjoy most about teaching? What do you want parents and students to […]
AIMING FOR FUN A girl takes aim during a game at the Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital Auxiliary Family Fun Night Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Island Park in Rock Rapids. The night featured a freewill donation picnic, inflatables, music, a raffle and more with all proceeds benefitting the hospital in Rock Rapids. HAVING FUN ON INFLATABLES […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Central Lyon School Board met Monday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. to recognize student achievements, make a decision to stop broadcasting school board meetings, discuss regular financial and facility business, update the student and staff handbooks and hire Annie McMahon as a part-time learner assistant.The school board congratulated Ryan […]
Rep. Randy Feenstra Iowa District 4Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. As a husband and father of four, it is important to me we advance policies that strengthen families and support children, especially those in need. That’s why during my time in Congress, I have worked as a member of the House Ways […]
MAKING SURE STUDENTS RECEIVE EXCELLENT EDUCATION Brent Jorth is the superintendent of schools at Central Lyon in Rock Rapids. He started in this position in 2019. Jorth enjoys working with staff and students at the school and strives to ensure the school achieves the level of excellence the community has come to expect. (Photo/Submitted) Dominique […]