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, […]
Building for a good cause
Trying Out the Equipment On Wednesday, May 22, Maverick Horstman tries out the walking planks and platforms he helped build as part of the Central Lyon May Term shop class. This equipment was donated to Kids Club in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) More Than a Spot to Sit Hattie Engel tries out one of the […]
Local therapist discusses Mental Health Awareness Month
Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern Dominique Kooiker | Editor Even though May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Danielle Raveling of Rising Hope LLC in Rock Rapids strives to bring awareness to this topic every day.Raveling obtained her bachelor’s degree in sociology and minors in human development and family studies from South […]
Addressing the opioid crisis
Lyon County Opioid Committee prepares for action Dominique Kooiker | Editor The United States is facing an opioid crisis. Recently, the nation, the state of Iowa and Lyon County have been taking steps to combat this crisis.The Iowa Attorney General’s office is working to address this crisis by holding accountable the companies, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, […]
Central Lyon School Board prepares for coming school year
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern The Central Lyon School Board met at 5 p.m. Monday, May 13, to discuss contracts, resignations and hirings.The end of the fourth quarter of the second semester was Friday, May 24 for preschool through sixth grade, and report cards will be emailed to families the following week, with alternative deliveries […]
Lyon County Vacation Bible School programs to start soon
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern Lyon County’s Little Rock First Presbyterian Church, Lyon County First Presbyterian Church, Holy Name Catholic Church, Peace Lutheran Church, Doon Churches, First Reformed Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church are getting ready to begin their VBS (Vacation Bible School) programs.First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock will be running their “What a […]
Lyon County’s Blood Run National Historic Landmark to be site of Friends of Blood Run 5K trail run/walk
On Wednesday, May 22, Maverick Horstman tries out the walking planks and platforms he helped build as part of the Central Lyon May Term shop class. This equipment was donated to Kids Club in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker)