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 […]
Peyton Vogel | Staff InternThe Lyon County Clover Kids had their last meeting of the school year April 10 at Central Lyon Elementary School after class. Clover Kids, which is run through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Lyon County and directed by Laura Beyenhof, is a monthly program designed to provide younger […]
I am writing this letter in regards to the discontinuance of the Bread of Life Food Distribution program in Rock Rapids.My husband and I have volunteered at Bread of Life for the past 8 years. I don’t believe I ever saw anyone come through expecting a handout. Clients were all very grateful for whatever was […]
The George-Little Rock Education Association was awarded a $500 Spring Community Outreach Grant from the Iowa State Education Association.The state association established Community Outreach Grants to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects. Grants are available to Iowa State Education Association members.The George-Little Rock Education Association, partnering with the City of George […]