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From separate spaces to shared goals

REROOTED WELLNESS Dr. Jess Daale is owner of Rerooted Wellness in Sioux Falls. Daale has been in practice with chiropractic care and acupuncture eight years and has certifications in prenatal care, pediatrics and infants. (Photo/Submitted) NEXT LEVEL HEALTH AND FITNESS Kayla Gerleman is founder and owner of Next Level Health and Fitness, located in Rock […]

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The Sports Shed

SHOWING HOW IT’S DONE Kait Van Der Zwaag prepares to hit a softball at her new indoor turf facility, The Sports Shed. She opened the facility near Hull Jan. 2 with hopes to continue to grow the sports community in northwest Iowa. (Photo/Amy Lyon) New indoor turf facility open near Hull Amy Lyon | Staff […]

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New year, new location, new look

RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY Ignite Gym & Fitness had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Jan. 13. Pictured, left to right, Arlan Moss, mayor; Braxton, Kadence, Nate and Allie Van Kley; AJ, Rowan, Shanae and Stevie Vander Waal; Shelly Van Otterloo; Don and Mary Krommendyk and Jess Wheeler. Not pictured: Allie and Nate’s son Bentley. (Photo/Julie Bosma) […]

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Kids and healthy eating

Despite being pint-sized people, children can have some very big personalities and opinions. Parents know kids have strong feelings on everything from the clothes they wear to the foods they eat.Although not all children are inherently picky eaters, most go through phases of picky eating during their childhood development, particularly when they are toddlers. The […]

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In 2025, resolve to stay ahead of health risks

Craig Hohn | Contributor Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital Each year, it’s important that you and all members of your family schedule an annual preventive health visit. You may know this as a yearly checkup, physical exam, well-woman exam, well-child visit, and so on. It’s that one chance each year to check in with your […]

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String Theory

Rock Rapids Public Library offers creative outlet with string-related art Amy Lyon | Staff WriterString Theory may be a theoretical framework in physics, but in the Rock Rapids Public Library on Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m., it is an event where people gather to connect with one another while crocheting or completing other string-related art. Lori […]

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New season, new coach for G-LR speech

George-Little Rock prepares for large group speech Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern “..I am super excited for these students to compete in the categories and events they have been working really hard on,”It’s time once again for speech season at George-Little Rock, but this year comes with a twist for students: a new […]

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National best-selling true crime authors to present

ScreenshotTrue crime book ‘King Rex and the Cowboy Mafia’ Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Phil and Sandy Hamman are well-known authors of “Gitchie Girl” and “Duct Tape Killer,” two national best sellers in true crime. Most recently, the couple teamed up with retired drug enforcement administration special agent, Fred Boff, and published their latest thriller […]

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Central Lyon High School honor roll list for first semester

First Semester High Honor RollFreshmen: Brooklyn Bosch, Serena Carey, Brody De Grot, Ellie Docker, Abigail Eben, Oliver Erickson, Hennessy Flying Horse, Caelen Harman, Bennett Jorth, Rhya Kelderman, Kenley Korthals, Taya Metzger, Lillian Nagel, Jayda Pytleski, Taylor Rypkema, Brendin Sprock, Emelia Stiltz, Jacob Van Aartsen, Jessa Vande Weerd, Ayda Vander Zee, Charlee VanderZee, Chloe WissinkSophomores: Connor […]

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Central Lyon Middle School honor roll list for quarter 2

High Honor Roll Quarter 2 Seventh Grade: Kellen Berg, Briley Bosch, Brody Docker, Ellie Engleman, Tenley Freese, Shannon Kock, Noah McMahon, Lincoln Metzger, Charley Rath, Braxton Remme, Kayla Rosas, Addison Teeselink, Brielle Vander Lee, Blake Vander ZeeEighth Grade: Jacob Allen, Mai’ana Avise, Dawson Axsom, Evan Baker, Kyla Davis, James Drenth, Cullen Funk, Jackson Groen, Brody […]

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