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Lady Lions Punch Ticket to State!

Mar 4, 2025 | , , ,

Central Lyon celebrates its state tournament qualification at center court in Estherville following a regional final win over West Fork. Find that story on page 10 of this issue. The Lions advanced to their fourth consecutive 2A bracket with the victory. (Photo/Andrew Buckman)

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Pursuing her passion in cosmetology

Mar 4, 2025 | , ,

New cosmetologist starts at Trendz Salon Dominique Kooiker | Editor Doing hair, makeup and nails for herself and her friends has long been a passion for Maggie Bus. Now, Bus has joined Trendz Salon in Rock Rapids as a cosmetologist, much to the excitement of owner Brenda Jepsen.“Brenda has always done my hair, and she […]

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A 22-hour mission

Mar 4, 2025 | , ,

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER DESIGN COMPETITION Central Lyon science teacher Bill Allen took five students on an educational trip to Houston, Texas, Feb. 5-10. Front, left to right, Ana Wood, Julian Dillard and Lillian Jorth. Back, Aiden Allen, Blake Henrichs and Bill Allen. (Photo/Submitted) Central Lyon students compete at NASA Amy Lyon | Staff Writer Designing […]

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Playing a winning set

Mar 4, 2025 | , ,

Central Lyon Middle School jazz band wins district contest Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Monday, Feb. 19, the Central Lyon Middle School Jazz Band competed at the district jazz band contest in Le Mars. Out of six bands in the class, the Central Lyon Middle School Jazz Band placed first, winning the contest.The Central Lyon […]

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G-LR FFA competes at sub-districts

Mar 4, 2025 | ,

On Thursday, Feb. 20, the George-Little Rock FFA Chapter brought several members to compete at the FFA sub-district contest at West Sioux High School in Hawarden. Following are the events students competed in along with the ratings they received.Prepare SpeakingBronze–Kara WhitacreFarm BusinessSecond–Jack KrullSilver–Hailey GodbersenBronze–Wyleigh Steenhoven and Dylan MulderChapter TestSilver–Madylen Aeikens, Hudsyn Bechler, Jo DanielsBronze–Ellie Loose […]

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Iowa Learning Farms hosts Conservation On Tap in Rock Rapids

Mar 4, 2025 | ,

AMES – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Lyon County and Conservation Learning Group, will host a “Conservation On Tap” event, Thursday, March 20, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Rock River Brewing Company in Rock Rapids.The event will provide local farmers, landowners and urban residents a chance to discuss […]

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Local students compete in individual speech districts

Mar 4, 2025 | ,

CENTRAL LYON INDIVIDUAL SPEECH PARTICIPANTS On Saturday, March 1, Central Lyon High Schools brought 23 students to compete at the individual speech district contest in Okoboji. These students competed in 31 events, with 26 of these events earning I ratings and advancing to state. Front left to right, Serenity Fluit, Ana Wood, Serena Carey, Ellie […]

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Practically perfect

Mar 4, 2025 | ,

STEP IN TIME The cast of River Valley Players’ “Mary Poppins” poses after singing “Step in Time.” “Mary Poppins” was presented in the Forster Auditorium in Rock Rapids Feb. 28 and March 1 and 2. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Writer This past week, Lyon County’s River Valley Players performed “Mary Poppins.” This classic tale […]

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A Little Spring Cleaning

Mar 4, 2025 | ,

Peek into the Past From the May 22, 1947, edition of the Lyon County Reporter: Mayor J.S. Kellihan and Secretary Ed Frank of the Commercial Club do a little cleaning on one of the stop signs. Kellihan, armed with shotgun and baseball bat, has made a firm resolve to do something about those folks who […]

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Investing in Rock Rapids teens

Feb 25, 2025 | , , ,

NEW DIRECTOR AT YOUTH FOR CHRIST Jessica Van Roekel of Alvord started as the new Rock Rapids Youth for Christ director in December 2024. Youth for Christ is a nonprofit organization designed to introduce students to Jesus Christ and connect them with a local church. They currently offer programming on Tuesdays from 3:30-6 p.m. (Photo/Dominique […]

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