ROCK RAPIDS– Lyon County citizens are invited to attend a free nutrition class hosted by Lyon County Public Health and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Thursday, June 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Frontier Bank Basement in Rock Rapids.The class will cover how to master good nutrition while sticking to a budget and how to […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff InternThe Lyon County Board of Supervisors met at the Rock Rapids Courthouse Tuesday, May 14 to discuss licensing, hold a public budget hearing, hear Grace and Evertt Kracht on a planned right-of-way easement over their property and hear from Maggie Burger on Speer Financial GO (general obligation) Bonds.Grace and Evertt Kracht […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor On Sunday, May 12, 39 George-Little Rock seniors donned their caps and gowns before marching into the George-Little Rock High School Gym for the final time as students. These students left the gym as George-Little Rock alumni following commencement exercises.Student speakers included Isaiah Johnson and Matthew Helkenn (valedictorians) and Lane Kruger […]
CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ROCK RAPIDS Jim Hoye is retiring from his position as Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities general manager this May. Hoye started as general manager in 1998 and was heavily involved in the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System project. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Dominique Kooiker | Editor After 26 years of service […]
ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO REACH OUT Michael Henning, therapist with Creative Living Center, recently completed a CAMS-care course. CAMS-care (collaborative assessment and management of suicidality) is a form of suicide prevention therapy that focuses on one-on-one management of symptoms and causes of suicidal ideation and tendencies. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Finding people that care Isaac Yeager | Staff […]
REHEARSING FOR THE SHOW Adrian Bontje and Gabrielle Rasmussen rehearse a scene from the Central Lyon May Term play. The Central Lyon drama department will present “Inn-Cognito” Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school in the Forster Auditorium. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Central Lyon to present May Term play Madalynn Van Der Weerd | […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern Central Lyon High School will note the graduation of the 61 students in its class of 2024 Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The class colors are black and purple, the class flower is the white rose and the class motto is “Never lose sight […]
What started as a quick text one day between a few business owners, has since morphed into a 50-plus business-wide event throughout the northwest Iowa region. A planning committee, working under the name “Support the 712,” is hosting its first event, the 712 Shop Hop Wednesday, May 29-Saturday, June 1.With the initiative to support small […]
On Friday, May 10, the winner of the Mother’s Day Basket for the Shop Local for Mom promo in Rock Rapids was announced. Pictured is winner Saebra Bakker and Kari Jurrens of New Century Press. Businesses who participated in this promotion included All Things Renewed, Details, Lyon County Reporter, Luxe on First, Next Level Health […]
PROVIDING A LISTENING EAR FOR THE COMMUNITYDanielle Raveling is a clinical therapist with Rising Hope Counselling LLC in Rock Rapids. Raveling offers therapy sessions for people ages 10 and up. Her appointments usually last from 45 minutes to an hour. These appointments are either virtual or in person. The Rising Hope office in Rock Rapids […]