National Farm Safety and Health Week is an annual observance dedicated to promoting safety and health awareness among farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Typically held in the third week of September, this event has its roots in 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the first observance. It aims to raise awareness of the unique […]
KaraLynn Kuhn—Avera Physician Assistant Avera provider discusses farm safety Amy Lyon | Staff Writer This year’s farm safety theme is “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident” which reinforces the fact that workplace incidents are preventable. As someone who grew up on a farm and now is a physician assistant at Avera, KaraLynn Kuhn presented some information […]
At harvest time, every driver needs to be especially cautious while driving on rural roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calculated that while only one-fifth of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, three out of five fatal crashes occur there.The NHTSA attributes the greater risk for drivers on rural roads to lack of […]
Shane D. Johnson | Editor The importance of practicing farm safety is a highlighted need throughout the agricultural seasons but is especially highlighted during National Farm Safety Week Sept. 15-21.Farm safety is also ever-present on the minds of Hull fire chief, Gregg Van Roekel, and Hull Co-op general manager Evan Wielenga.Wielenga spoke on the policies […]
Agriculture is a unique industry because children can be exposed to potentially dangerous situations 24 hours a day. The farm is both a work and a home environment for many families. Without a separation between these two environments, children can be exposed to tremendous risks. However, care and guidance from adults can reduce the risks […]
Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What comes to mind with the 9/11 anniversary this month?A: After 23 years, the unprecedented terrorist attacks on U.S. soil serve as a solemn reminder to all Americans. We must never forget the tragic loss of approximately 3,000 people who woke up and went about their […]
columnStrengthening our strategic position against ChinaRandy Feenstra | District RepresentativeFor decades, China has threatened our national security through both overt and covert measures. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and affiliated individuals and entities have rapidly increased purchases of American farmland, stolen valuable intellectual property and other critical technologies, infiltrated our schools and universities, and violated […]
FIFTH-GENERATION FARMERS The Martens family has farmed their land southeast of George for five generations. Pictured is the Martens family in front of their 1896 barn. Front, left to right, Matt and Sherry’s children: Kirra, Mason, Sydney and Kade. Back, Matt and Sherry Mitchell; Linda, Bob and Steve Martens. (Photo/Submitted) A PIECE OF FAMILY HERITAGE […]
LOOKING BACK AT 52 YEARS OF SERVICE Brenda Vis holds a picture of herself during her first year as a registered nurse. Vis served the Rock Rapids community as an RN from 1974-91 and PA from 1993-2024. She plans on retiring after 52 years of service, and her last day in the Sanford Clinic will […]
Traveling to ThailandCentral Lyon student visits AsiaMadalynn Van Der Weerd |Staff InternMany people travel during the summer months, but only one Central Lyon high school student can say she traveled to southeast Asia over this summer. Berlyn De Wit of Rock Rapids traveled to Thailand with Global Leadership Adventures July 3-21. De Wit is a […]