By Joshua Jager Alex was born in Des Moines to parents Erick and Brianna Erickson. He has two younger brothers, Kael and Ollie. If he could describe his senior year in three words, they would be “lots of sleep.”Alex is taking some very challenging classes such as Ap Calculus, Ap Chemistry, and Physics. Alex’s favorite […]
By Gabrielle Rasmussen Wandering through Rock Rapids, you are sure to find Lauren at one of her many jobs, including Lewis Family Drug, the Liquor Locker, or in the summer, lifeguarding at the swimming pool or helping out at the races. If you were to find Lauren in her limited free time, however, she would […]
Written by: Jada Ordal Trenton was born at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls to Kaela and Dave; he also has a stepdad, Levi.Trenton’s most memorable sporting event was when he hit an ‘inside the park’ home run in his freshman year of baseball. He felt a rush of adrenaline; he had to earn it […]
Written by Mia Kellenberger Alexis Meyer was born on July 8, 2006 in Sioux Falls to parents Heather Olson and Jason Meyer. Her family consists of her stepdad, Robert Jr. Olson, two older brothers, Devan and Blake, as well as four younger sisters, Riley, Arianna, Emmalu, and Angel.Alexis loves the show Vampire Diaries, and her […]
Jessica Jensen | Contributor The Iowa FFA organization focuses on encouraging youth to pursue careers and leadership roles in the agricultural industry and serves student members and local chapters in schools across Iowa. For Kadence Boender, a 2023 Central Lyon graduate and FFA chapter past president, the organization represents much more.“Ever since I was a […]
AN UNEXPECTED HONOR On Thursday, April 18, Bonnie Haviland was named Rock Rapids Citizen of the Year at the Heritage Days fundraiser supper at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. She has served as an EMT on the Lyon County Ambulance Service since 1989, volunteering 35 years of service as an EMT. Haviland is […]
Central Lyon and George-Little Rock host junior/senior proms Dominique Kooiker | Editor Juniors and seniors at Central Lyon and George-Little Rock High Schools and their dates attended 2024 prom festivities Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 respectively.The theme for prom at Central Lyon was “A Night in Vegas.” “Rustic Elegance” was the theme of […]
Isaac Yeager | Staff Intern The Central Lyon School Board met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. The board congratulated the Central Lyon seventh-grade math bee team for placing ninth in the Northwestern College competition April 11 as well as the girls’ basketball team for a successful season. The school board also gave thanks to […]
Dominique Kooiker | Editor Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital is celebrating five years of service to Rock Rapids and the surrounding communities with an open house Wednesday, May 1, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. At 5:45 p.m., a brief program will be presented discussing the journey of the hospital in the past five years. Refreshments and tours of […]
Amanda Miller The George-Little Rock Community School District School Board has named Amanda Miller as the district’s next superintendent.As middle school and high school principal in the Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District, Miller has prioritized mental health programming, in addition to leading the district’s emergency response and management team in reviewing, updating and practicing district […]