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Riding out the storm

Jul 23, 2024 | , ,

Rock Rapids couple experiences Jamaican hurricane Dominique Kooiker | Editor When Blake and Amy Lyon of Rock Rapids left Iowa June 27 for a week-long stay at a resort in Whitehouse, Jamaica, for their anniversary, they had no idea they would ride out Hurricane Beryl before they came home.During their trip, the couple enjoyed bamboo […]

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Governor Reynolds announces FEMA’s approval of Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program, opens applications

Jul 23, 2024 | ,

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds announced that the state’s Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program has received approval from FEMA and applications are now open.“In the course of eight weeks, Iowa was hit with three extreme weather systems, impacting more than 5,000 homes, of which, it’s estimated that more than 2,000 were destroyed,” said Reynolds. “There […]

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Celebrate Doon Days 2024

Jul 23, 2024 | ,

Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Doon Days 2024 is in full swing with fun events planned by the Doon Days committee.On Friday, July 26, the community picnic will be in the city park shelter house as a free-will donation picnic by Doon Days Committee from 5:30-7 p.m. Hamburgers, hotdogs, beans, chips, lemonade and […]

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Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital to host community blood drive

Jul 23, 2024 | ,

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 […]

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Presenting hard work for 4-H

Jul 23, 2024 | ,

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 […]

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Sweet N Sourdough Bakery

Jul 16, 2024 | , , ,

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 […]

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Helping animals feel and perform their best

Jul 16, 2024 | , ,

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, […]

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‘Major letdown’ for fairgoers

Jul 16, 2024 | , ,

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 […]

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Tabernacle Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

Jul 16, 2024 | ,

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, […]

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