First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids had its Vacation Bible School in cooperation with Christian Reformed Church and The Rock Community Church from Wednesday, June 5 to Friday, June 7. The event ended with a program Friday. Their theme this year was “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation.” Kids studied […]
Swimming into Summer
Rock Rapids Swimming Pool opens Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Now that school is out and the pool is open, summer fun has officially started in Rock Rapids.The Rock Rapids pool opened for the summer Saturday, May 25. The pool is open Monday-Saturday from 12-8 p.m. and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. when the […]
Sanford Clinic celebrates fifth anniversary
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On May 1, 2019, Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic opened its doors, ready to assist the community with all of its medical needs. Five years later, Sanford says the clinic is thriving.“Our changes in the past five years have allowed us to increase efficiencies,” Stan Knobloch, finance director of Sanford Health said. […]
How far they’ll go
RVP Junior to present ‘Moana Jr.’ Dominique Kooiker | Editor Even though it’s summer and school is out, the Forster Auditorium at Central Lyon High School is filled with activity in preparation of a new show coming to Rock Rapids. The River Valley Players Junior Company will present “Moana Jr.” June 12, 13 and 14 […]
Cheering at nationals
Local cheerleader finds success in Florida Madalynn Van Der Weerd |Staff Intern On May 11 and 12, Central Lyon sophomore Jaden Gukeisen traveled to Orlando, Florida, with American Cheer Elite of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and competed at the D2 Summit Cheer Competition. Gukeisen’s team, Rogue, competed in the senior level coed small division with […]
CL High School second semester High Honor roll
Freshmen — Connor Altman, Jayden Daale, Lexi Davis, Adeline Harms, Eli Harskamp, Elliana Hoefert, Fred Huisman, Noah Johnson, Elise Kahl, Lucy Konechne, Logan Koob, Caleb Kooiker, Elijah Kruse, Amber Langholdt, Alexis Lincecum, Emory Lincecum, Maggie McCarthy, Nikolas Mulder, Aria Nebelsick, Levi Nebelsick, Egan Pedersen, Ellea Pulscher, Jaxson Pytleski, Wyatt Rearick, Jace Ruble, Cael Schipper, Lily […]
CL High School second semester Honor roll
Freshmen — Ethan Altena, Kody denHoed, Cloey Fluit, Gabe Hansen, Addison Helwig, Blake Henrichs, Mason Herbert, Adelyn Horstman, Kylee Horstman, Braden Huisman, Kari Huygens, Brady Kirch, Paytan Kock, Parker Laleman, CJ Mayo, David Nebelsick, Charlie Pedersen, Conner Plueger, Jephte Raymond, Sophie Reiter, Tynan Schipper, Anna Schrick, Michelene Sedam, Carsen Vande Kop, Kelsey VantHul, Isaac Warntjes, […]
Central Lyon middle school celebrates student achievements
Lyon County Board of Supervisors accepting applications for new county attorney
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern The Lyon County Board of Supervisors met at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, to discuss rezoning on a stretch of private property, passing budget amendments and planned road maintenance.Kristi Robinson requested approval to build another rural residential dwelling on their property so as to avoid flood damage. The board approved […]
Piano Recital held at Christian Reformed
Leora Van Middendorp recently presented her students in a piano recital in the fellowship hall of Christian Reformed Church, Rock Rapids. Students included Micah Rozeboom, Ravennah Fluit, Blair Lems, Laurel De Jager, Malia Boender, Joseph Blom, Trina Nester, Avery Vogel, Brooklyn De Jager, Joel Hartter, Parker Lems, Jairus Blom, Clara Lupkes, Silas Rozeboom, Trumen Nester, […]