George WWII veteran receives medal Dominique Kooiker | Editor Reaching the age of 100 is something few people do. Receiving a medal for service in an atomic war zone is something even fewer people achieve. Clarence Stubbe of George can now say he’s done both.In April, Stubbe turned 100. In July, Stubbe received the Atomic […]
ON THE CASE Amy Lyon as Detective Casey Neptune and Josh Allen as Warwick the Butler look through a case file during a rehearsal of River Valley Players’ “The Alibis.” This dinner theater will be presented at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 14-16. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) FIGURING OUT “WHODUNNIT” The […]
DREAMCATCHER MASSAGE COMES TO ROCK RAPIDS Alecia Huisman opened Dreamcatcher Massage in Rock Rapids Oct. 14. Huisman’s business is located in Trendz Salon and will have the same business hours as the salon. Those looking to try her services may book an appointment by calling 712-472-3292 or visiting in person at 502 N. Second Ave. […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor This Veterans’ Day, Rock Rapids and George will have programs to honor veterans locally and across the nation. Community members are welcome to attend both programs.On Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m., Central Lyon will host a Veterans’ Day program in the high school gym. The jazz choir will sing the […]
ENTERTAINMENT ON ALL HALLOWS EVE There were quite a few dinosaurs roaming the streets in Rock Rapids on the afternoon of Halloween. (Photo/Amy Lyon) The parade route wasn’t limited to downtown Rock Rapids. After the parade, some families went to Lyon Specialty Care and Premier Estates to visit residents. Here one resident happily hands out […]
GETTING THEIR HEADS IN THE GAME Drew Kupferschmid as Troy Bolton, center, leads the ensemble playing the East High Wildcats basketball team in singing “Get’cha Head in the Game” during a performance of “High School Musical Jr.” at Central Lyon. The show ran Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 3. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) GIVING A FABULOUS […]
TEAMING UP Aston Van Beek, Dustin Rodger, Julian Timmer and Adelinne Ditsworth hold donated gifts for the ATLAS Christmas Spirit Store. The four Central Lyon education CAPS students, including Molly Konechne (not pictured), have teamed up with Rodger, the executive director of ATLAS, to help with the annual ATLAS Spirit Store that provides gifts and […]
MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU ALWAYS Davi DeGroot of Central Lyon was the 2nd-3rd-grade regional winner for the Conservation Districts of Iowa poster contest. The theme for the 2024 contest was “May the Forest Be With You Always.” (Photo/Submitted) PRIZE-WINNING POSTER Davi DeGroot of Central Lyon was the 2nd-3rd-grade regional winner for the Conservation […]
Rock Rapids City Council Meeting Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, Oct. 28 at 5:45 p.m. to take a series of public comments regarding leash law infractions in town, review flood updates, approve the purchase relocation of the disused Kids Club building at 309 S. Story St. by Lyon […]