Brenda Jepsen Christmastime is a time for joy and celebration. Around this time each year, many reflect on memories of Christmases past as they carry on cherished holiday traditions. Lyon County Reporter staff asked members of the community to share their favorite Christmas memories and traditions in order to spread the holiday cheer.The staff also […]
MADE WITH CARE Aubrey Metzger, center, shows Central Lyon TK students Yareli Mendez, left, and Lillian Ramos, right, details on the monster plushies she sewed for them. The Central Lyon High School Single Survival class helped the kids design the monsters, and then the Single Survival class learned basic sewing skills by sewing the plushies. […]
A SIGN TO BE PROUD OF From left to right, Adrienne Thorson and Eniya, Travis and Helen Soodsma pose with their Century Farm Award that they received this August. The Soodsma family has owned the land since 1922, and current owner Travis looks forward to displaying the sign proudly. (Photo/Amy Lyon) Current picture of the […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor At the beginning of December, a special visitor from the North Pole appeared in the Central Lyon Elementary School office. Rocky the Elf appeared in different locations and situations throughout the month. Rocky got up to all sorts of antics, including making snowmen out of mini donuts, holding a meeting with […]
CLOSED CIRCUIT George-Little Rock Clover Kids attendees sit in a circle holding hands while Maverick Van Meeteren and Laura Beyenhof each hold an end of an energy stick. This was one of the activities during the pre-4-H after-school program Dec. 18 that taught students about electricity and how energy needs to pass through a closed […]
BROOKINGS, SD – Four electrical engineering students at South Dakota State University earned scholarships from a national organization for the current school year.The recipients include seniors Kalen Meyer and Luke Rasmussen, both of Rock Rapids.The four awards from the Power & Energy Society of the International Order of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is the most […]
Throughout the year, the Rock Rapids Fire Department, Pizza Ranch and Central Lyon Fellowship of Christian Athletes team up to raise money for the purpose of spreading Christmas cheer to local families in need. Rock Rapids firefighters work with Pizza Ranch during their fire truck delivery nights as a fundraiser. Pizza Ranch donated all tips, […]
Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What tax relief measures will help Iowans impacted by natural disasters get back on their feet?A: Congress recently passed disaster tax relief legislation that will give eligible taxpayers a break on their federal tax bill. It allows for individuals impacted by a natural disaster in an […]
Randy Feenstra | District Representative Our national security depends on a strong military laser focused on defending our country and our values. China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, terrorist groups and other diabolical forces are intent on destabilizing our nation, dismantling our economy, and sowing chaos across the globe. We cannot let this new Axis of […]
On Thursday, Dec. 19, staff and residents at Premier Estates in Rock Rapids had a delightful Christmas party with goodies, gifts and Mrs. Claus. They gathered together to enjoy some treats and even planned to sing some songs with a karaoke machine. (Photo/Amy Lyon)