Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: When will the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) be available?A: Around this time last year, Iowans started voicing concerns about the delayed release of the updated FAFSA. It turned into a months-long postponement that threw a wrench into the process for families and college […]
Bowling alley offers day of fun for a good cause Dominique Kooiker | Editor When the Rock River flooded in June, several buildings in Rock Rapids suffered damage. Big Daddy’s Corral Lanes was one of the buildings that took on water during the flood. On Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 1 p.m., the bowling alley […]
NEW LIBRARY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Rebecca Plueger is the new library program director at the Rock Rapids Public Library. She is in charge of planning programs such as children’s story time and adult book club. Plueger is passionate about bringing new programming to the library and expanding the library’s presence in the community. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) Rock […]
Luxe on First to host knitting class Amy Lyon | Staff Writer During the busyness of December, wouldn’t it be a nice to have a hobby that helps reduce stress, enhance cognitive function and even improve hand-eye coordination? One such hobby that offers a wide range of benefits is knitting. That’s why Kay Knoblock will […]
A NEW LITTLE FRIEND Iker Moser pets Moose the hamster Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the nature center during the Nature Tots program. Lyon County naturalist Emily Ostrander led the session all about hamsters. (Photo/Amy Lyon) WATCHING AND LEARNING Preschoolers observe Moose the hamster in his cage at Nature Tots Wednesday, Nov. 27. The kids enjoyed […]
Tristan Taylor | Writer Lake Pahoja recently welcomed 150 news residents to its waters as part of its yearly walleye stocking program. For the last three years, members of the Lyon County Conservation Board have been stocking the lake with 100-150 walleyes yearly.Conservation director, Justin Smith, explained the walleyes they stock are generally 4 to […]
Rock Rapids City Council Isaac Yeager | Staff Writer The Rock Rapids City Council met Monday, Nov. 25, at 5:45 p.m. to hold a vicious dog hearing, take reports from standing committees and approve a storefront improvement reimbursement.As per Chapter 3 Article 12 of the Code of the City of Rock Rapids, “vicious dogs” must […]
Board of Supervisors Brief Isaac Yeager | Staff WriterThe Lyon County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 8:30 a.m. to approve a new location for the economic development office, hear from the director of operations for the Family Crisis Centers, had a public hearing on a budget transfer and renew the police contract […]
Q & A with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What should online shoppers know to keep their wallets safe this holiday season?A: No matter the time of year, consumers need to take precautions to protect their hard-earned money from scams, particularly when shopping online during the holiday season. Last year, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint […]
Randy Feenstra | District Representative Earlier this year, our communities were hit by severe floods and powerful tornadoes that devastated homes, farms, businesses, hospitals and schools. Crops were damaged, personal property was destroyed, and vehicles were totaled. Months later, families are still picking up the pieces and working to rebuild. But, even amid unthinkable tragedy, […]