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Lyon County Riverboat Foundation presents $1.2 million in competitive grants

Nov 12, 2024 | ,

Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 7, over 100 people representing local nonprofit groups and organizations attended the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2024 Competitive Grant award ceremony. The event took place at the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort of which the foundation is the nonprofit license holder. This year the foundation awarded […]

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October Kids of Character

Nov 12, 2024 | , ,

Elementary students at Central Lyon are taught the school’s four core expectations are to Respect All, Offer Help, Accept Responsibility and Reach Expectations (ROAR). Staff acknowledge students following those expectations by giving them “ROAR cards” to point out what they were doing well. The cards are collected in a tote near the elementary office and […]

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What I learned on my 36-county tour in 2024

Nov 12, 2024 | ,

Randy Feenstra | District Representative In October, I completed my fourth biannual 36-county tour, which takes me to all 36 counties in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District at least twice every year. My visits, meetings and conversations contribute greatly to my work in Congress for our families, farmers, businesses and rural communities. It’s through my discussions […]

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Rockin’ and rollin’ in the classroom

Nov 12, 2024 | , ,

Rockin’ and rollin’ in the classroomCentral Lyon celebrates 50th day of schoolAmy Lyon | Staff Writeralyon@ncppub.comSome Central Lyon elementary classrooms were rockin’ and rollin’ to 1950’s themes Monday, Nov. 4, to celebrate their 50th day of school. Julie Boekhout’s second grade was one such class that enjoyed all sorts of activities that were the bee’s […]

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Honoring those who served

Nov 5, 2024 | , , ,

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 […]

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A murder mystery with a twist

Nov 5, 2024 | , ,

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 […]

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A healing touch

Nov 5, 2024 | , ,

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. […]

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Central Lyon, George-Little Rock to host Veterans’ Day programs

Nov 5, 2024 | ,

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 […]

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Monsters on Main Street

Nov 5, 2024 | ,

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 […]

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‘High School Musical’ rocks the Central Lyon stage

Nov 5, 2024 | ,

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 […]

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