Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids and Community Blood Bank have come together to host a community blood drive Wednesday, July 31, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and 12-3 p.m. Donors can schedule their donation by logging onto cbblifeblood.org, select “events” and July 31 or call 605-331-3222. For information, donors can log onto www.cbblifeblood.org. All who […]
Fair static judging takes place in Rock Rapids Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern On Thursday, July 18, 4-H members brought their projects they made to the Forster Community Center for the 4-H static project judging. The projects can be baked goods, photography, sewing, woodworking, art and more. During judging, 4-H youth had the […]
Rock Rapids women operates in-home bakeryWORKING AT HOMEEsther Zech bakes sourdough bread, treats and more from home. Those interested can make orders through the Sweet N Sourdough Facebook page. (Photo/submitted)Madalynn Van Der Weerd | InternDominique Kooiker | EditorAs Esther Zech kneads and bakes her sourdough breads each week, she is following in the footsteps of […]
Local woman offers massage for horses, cows, dogsRELIEVING HORSE HEADACHESKally Modder of George gives her horse, Flash, a massage, working on his ears to help relieve any headaches he might have. Modder is certified in equine, bovine and canine massage. Her technique of muscular skeletal bodywork is a combination of deep-tissue massage, physical therapy, acupressure, […]
Flood damage done to Lyon County Fairgrounds, Rapid SpeedwayFLOODING AFTERMATHAfter the flooding earlier in June, the Lyon County Fairgrounds were filled with water and debris. Concrete was displaced, and one building was condemned. Due to the damage, traditional fair events were cancelled and the livestock shows were moved to the Osceola County Fairgrounds. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)Dominique […]
Tabernacle Baptist Church in George hosted its Vacation Bible School Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12. The theme was “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation.” Vacation Bible School will includ crafts, games, snacks, lessons, singing, lunch and a skit. Kids studied the seven Cs of Christian history: Creation, Corruption, […]
ALL ABOUT THE COUNTY FAIRLori Rens, pictured front left, is the Lyon County Fair Association Board secretary. She and her husband, Jerry, serve together on the board. Board members prepare for the fair throughout the year, getting things set up around the grounds, cleaning everything up and working at the fair itself. Pictured are members of […]
Cleaning upMembers of the Lester Friendly 4-Hers spent time July 11 cleaning up around the Lyon County Fairgrounds as part of their monthly meeting. (Photo/Submitted)Lydia Zylstra | ReporterOn the morning of July 11, the Lester Friendly 4-Hers cleaned at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. They cleaned up the garden on the fairgrounds and other livestock areas. […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff WriterThe Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, July 8, at 5:45 p.m. to take a series of public comments, review the city’s floodplain management ordinance to bolster council awareness, approve a bid from SERVPRO to clean the library basement, discuss future solicitation of street repair services and approve the closure of […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Writerisaac@ncppub.comThe Central Lyon School Board met Monday, July 8, at 5 p.m. to discuss park construction updates, repairs and upkeep to the school building, registration for next school year and the addition of Craig Wynia to the school board.With the new school year approaching, students will need to be registered for […]